Passing Out

Slowly making modifications
without attracting glances
hoping nobody notices
or makes a comment

Inch by inch the long tresses of hair
disappear into a crew cut
and dark shades disguise the eyes
where black kohl once made a line

Lipstick and lace fall away
revealing a suit and tie
and they question why denim jeans
paired with Doc Marten boots

Packing feels strange against the flesh
while binding hugs in tight
and she left the building
as he walked in




© J Farmer 2013