The author, Reece Burka, with Miss Helen. (Photo by: Richard Eager)
Helen in Ecstasy 7/27/12
Helen in ecstasy
Earbuds in place
Singing out loud …
Loud, out-of-tune,
and flat.
I look around to check for reactions.
No one objects.
Are they being polite?
Maybe a little jealous?
Or simply befuddled …
Seeing it matters not
I hide my embarrassment
Under angel wings
Newly sprouted
And continue the dance.
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Reece Burka 2/1/2019
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