Gossip

The tag line smells flirtatious,
a blend of osmanda petals, topaz tangerine
and jasmine tea, creating a trail of
cosmetics and a fly splat.
The measuring tool controls the lashline,
and if you want a retro-grade metal,
use your grandmother's attic patina, and
if you don't want to waddle-waddle like a fat lady,
wear the faded opulence of tiger polish.

Miriam Armstrong
Grade 8, San Pasqual Union