Nineteen-Seventy-Six

Where the hand is placed

a pendulous swing

beneath trusting eyes

and conversation

Beer after beer

at a subtle coaxing

should not mix well

with pigtails 

and patent leather

Mary-Janes

Where the hand is placed

a thunderous clap

beneath meticulously ironed lace

upon bewildered skin

Kiss after kiss

against terrified protestation

should not mix well

with pigtails

and patent leather

Mary-Janes