STILETTOS ON CONCRETE
Originally published in Opus literary magazine, 2012
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The most satisfying sound
In the world is the
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Of stilettos on concrete.
It’s worth walking on
My toes to hear that sound,
To see the looks on
People’s faces as I
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Down the sidewalk
At six foot three.
I dare you to look,
I dare you to ask,
“Why are you so tall?”
I can’t even hear
You over the
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If short girls can wear flats,
Then I can wear heels.
No amount of strange looks
Or snarky comments
Can make me dislike the
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Of stilettos on concrete.