theater marquee

an early ben gibbard haircut
black thick-rimmed glasses
a scar with a delicate history
under layers of concealer and foundation

shirt with an obscure band’s logo
an unbuttoned flannel
red and white
a heart with a brisk pace
cuffs just below their elbows
gnarled dandelion stem between their fingers

denim jeans
blue as summer sky
manufactured rips
on their knees
authentic wear
behind their ankles

adidas
the nice ones
green and gold
a bouncy toe within 

a calm shadow