Knave
written by: Joan McNerney
Full of himself flaunting
his black leather jacket
covered with silver studs.
Bling hangs from his bulging neck.
Flashy zircons, deep cologne,
tattoos, piercings, purple hair.
Puffed up, he struts across alleys.
Headlight eyes scoping
each corner searching prey.
Pushing down anything
in his way. Sniffing rear
doors, sniffing out death.
His hands move like claws
through shadows with
crooked nails buffed blue.
Lugging a bag of tricks loaded
with brass knuckles, chains,
zip guns, switchblade knives.
Opening his cavern mouth,
smacking wide lips, he drains
a cool cocktail of ruby red blood.
Joan McNerney has been the recipient of three scholarships. She has recited her work at the National Arts Club, New York City, State University of New York, Oneonta, McNay Art Institute, San Antonio and the University of Houston, Texas. Published worldwide in over thirty five countries, her work has appeared in literary publications too numerous to mention. Four Best of the Net nominations have been awarded to her. The Muse in Miniature, Love Poems for Michael and At Work are available on Amazon. A new release entitled Light & Shadow explores the recent historic COVID pandemic.
Latest posts by Joan McNerney (see all)
- Knave - June 27, 2024
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