pomdermint

I held _____
on her couch
as the news talked
about
rape
after
rape
after
rape
after
rape
on
the
blue line

I miss the Guardian Angels

the groups
of
ex-
gangbangers
and
skinheads

that used to prowl
the subway
in red berets
primping
and
absorbing respect

they were the only thugs
my mom could smile at
those rare times
she saw em on the street