by Meg Brodeur '24 on November 12, 2023
Portfolio Co-Editor
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The city lights melt onto the concrete—
dripping from sluggish raindrops,
descending from the hazy midnight sky
Four rushing tires smear the fluorescent light
across the surface of her favorite city street,
blending the three mediums together
until one is indistinguishable from another
In a slow and steady rhythm,
her suede heels click against the sidewalk,
several beats behind the racing in her chest
The November air evokes from her a blatant shiver,
so he quickly moves to thaw her frigid hands,
enveloping them in the warmth of his own
and gently draping his coat over her shoulders
Regardless of the inclement weather,
they still beam at each other
under a starless night sky.