Magpie Tales 155: Identity Theft

identity theft 


incognito plays
well in low light,
small crowds,
rooms without 
mirrors;

"haven't 
we met?" 
is so cliche,

so too, 
character. 

no one will 
notice, except
the upskirt 
artist or 
pervert with
his hands 
above the
table -  

your identity
safe only 
because his 
lips are sealed. 

Poem © 2013 R. Burnett Baker
Painting by Joseph Lorusso  shared by Tess Kincaid