-observation in '53-

crinoline. the moon's metal

can't claim to be as stiff.

the ribs form its shape

but at the opening, incandescent

lamplight softens its posture.

and then the knee rises to free itself,

the golden tresses unfurl and the sea lifts.

I'm saying the sea lifts.


 of the blonde bombshell, Beverly Greenwood stepping from her petticoat