by Jerry Ratch
Two young girls, pre-pubescent probably,
have locked themselves in the bathroom
at the café, and two older men are trying to
be patient, waiting for them to come out.
They try shifting their weight from foot to foot,
but the girls aren't coming out and are in there
having the time of their lives, while the two old men
are growing more and more impatient.
Maybe the young girls are homeless?
But no, more likely they are experimental
with their new found freedom and youth
and will come out when they are ready.
Maybe when they are satisfied with themselves.
Occasionally they can be heard either giggling,
or maybe more like gasping for breath. The two old men
now jumping up and down with anticipation.