Pain
mary winters
Her first look at local landmark was
fifteen years ago: United Nations
and its park open to the public,
at least at times and under certain
strict conditions; her first look
at squirrels so tame she wondered
“rabid?”; first look at barriers
disguised as giant flower pots
-- they stop car bombs --
her first look at statue of
Saint George slaying the dragon
made from Pershing missile; her
first look at sculpture of a
pistol with barrel tied in a knot.
Friend came to visit after he was
hurt in a crime -- leaned against
the railing, commemorative rose garden;
said I’d like to think it counts --
like to think I have something to offer...
