Spiky meets with Red
To watch the short film together.
It is a sunny day with nice weather.
"How have you been?" Red asks.
Spiky doesn't mention
What happened this morning.
There are feelings left over
Even after her mourning.
To keep the rest of the day
Nice and simple, she says,
"Good."
They get a laptop ready
On a table made of wood.
Spiky is nervous of Red's reaction.
Her film doesn't have much action,
Or any funny interactions.
A subtle film about loneliness,
And a need to connect.
A society's addiction to phones...
Speaking of phones-
Red's cell phone buzzes,
She's now out of the story zone.
Her attention on an email,
And now a text message from a friend.
She types and types and hit's "Send."
Back to the film, Red is confused.
"Why did that happen?"
"Where is she?"
If Red let her phone be
She would see.
The film finishes
And Spiky's heart spikes
At the first Credit.
"In Loving Memory
Fred McDuffy."
She glances at Red,
"Will she ask about it?"
Red says,"I'll have to watch it
Again at home.
To really digest it."
Spiky smiles and nods.
On her way home she listens to music
Through her earphones,
Still unsure if her film bombed.
Note: Updates every Friday.
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To be a Straw Hat
PoetryA young woman graduated from college and has no idea what to do with the rest of her life. No one will hire a nobody with no experience and a lot of time on their hands. Spiky (her nickname), tries to find her way in life while many odds are stacked...
