Distressed denim. One leg up.

Faux diamonds in his ears.

Distressed denim

One leg up.

on the perpendicular seat

a sparse

midday

G train

car

A young dark skinned man

notices an elderly light skinned woman

has dropped her MTA card.

Slipped out of her

clean

smooth

hand bag.

Her gray textured hair

experienced

tough

Pulled back into a tight bun

sits neatly atop her head.

She wears all black

gentle

fresh

soft

With a delicate flower

Embroidered on the knee of her pant.

her slacks.

He gets up.

Ma’m.

Hands her her MTA card.

Easy gesture

Ease in his movement.

Goes back to his seat.

Laughs

and sings

theatrically

easily

with his female comrade.

Resumes his position.

Distressed denim

One leg up.