by Helen Barter
Nationwide queuing.
Toes tapping in line.
Imagining the contorted dance steps
these unlikely lads would perform,
I laugh -
out loud.
Out loud laughter helps me blend in.
Establishes my rightful place in the 'crazy queue'
along with that woman.
Strange eyebrows unceremoniously cut, straight.
Ends flat like paintbrushes,
bristles at right angles to her face.
I try not to stare,
giving no special credence to any part of
the surrounding circus.
I avert my eyes from the cut brows to
the wispy, long, curly hairs
flowing from her chin.
Given time, and enough queuing,
with toes tapping in line,
I think my circus act will be
'The Bearded Lady meets The Full Monty.'
Showing Nationwide.
Nationwide queuing.
Toes tapping in line.
Imagining the contorted dance steps
these unlikely lads would perform,
I laugh -
out loud.
Out loud laughter helps me blend in.
Establishes my rightful place in the 'crazy queue'
along with that woman.
Strange eyebrows unceremoniously cut, straight.
Ends flat like paintbrushes,
bristles at right angles to her face.
I try not to stare,
giving no special credence to any part of
the surrounding circus.
I avert my eyes from the cut brows to
the wispy, long, curly hairs
flowing from her chin.
Given time, and enough queuing,
with toes tapping in line,
I think my circus act will be
'The Bearded Lady meets The Full Monty.'
Showing Nationwide.
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