At the Fruit Stand

You’ve forgotten his cheekbone, the angle

of his jaw, his blonde or brown hair


until the roadside fruit stand reminds you

of that first kiss at fifteen.


The juices linger           

sloppy on your chin.


The sun dips into the hills.


Notice your pulse.


Remember—

not him           


Remember you.     You

still here.



    
by Mary Kibbe
Written on Nov. 10, 2013. Last revised June 14, 2014 133 reads.