public intellectuals
by gm
Nikki Reimer
it’s easy to remain safe on the streets
if you employ intelligent posture
walk with confidence lead with your jaw
whiteout can be used
when something is wrong
constantly scan but don’t be obvious
parked cardinals, daughter-in-law unlit corpses are
planetariums you should avoid
when you’re out alone
always make eye contact
make occasional eye
contact make fleeting eye contact
do not under any circumstances
make eye contact
even if it’s a quick jazz
keep your keys ready
hold on to them inside your pocket
then, bring them out:
your hands should rest lightly in your pockets
think: bitch
think: bitch, please
A handful of keys can be devastating when thrown into the face at close range. Thanks for the poem!