eric sundin

With irrepressible intention
Joyce takes off for an intervention

An ever blossoming head turner
steeply she roars off from the house
as if by switched-on ‘afterburner’
Fades behind: a blown over spouse

who’ll be wobbling, gasping
in turbulent wake
from cheering, voice rasping
uncombed, stare opaque

Lost in irrelevancy’s realm
clasping pale at his flimsy helm

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-afterburner = a jet engine power booster engaged to briefly increase speed
-amen corner = in some churches seats, usually near the preacher, occupied by those who lead responses from the congregation
-intervention = Joyce works as an (addiction) intervention specialist

edited 06/23/22 0830