Three am she lies down to rest in the motel
a knife plunges in darkness
she opens wide
her eyes–
Morning lovers noisy sex next room wake her
still in her
party dress
She lifts the phone, gets the cops on the line
(I wanna report a murder)
Name when
where address?
(Silverton Motel my room three am)
You discovered a body there?
(Yes, in my bed
the knife’s still in her chest)
You know… the victim? (Yes, me, she said)
Rayn Roberts is found in printed anthologies and journals. He is the author of Jazz Cocktails and Soapbox Songs, The Fires of Spring and Of One and Many Worlds. In his home state, Washington, he’s often heard at local readings and KSER Radio FM 90.7 for PoetsWest. He hosts an excellent reading at Green Lake Public Library, Seattle. His latest book, These Boys, These Men, will be out in late 2019. TBA
Published 8/15/19