an overpass. me. heavy coated, hunched. steps quick. collar up. hat down. hands deep in pockets. you. clawed. digging. finding a gap. rush in. me. freezing. wrapping tighter. folding over. resisting. you. push. shove. knock to the side. me. off balance. pausing. searching. you. nowhere. me. breathing. relaxing. letting in the cold and warming.
When the Wind Won’t Quit
Effie Graves 