She’s got a handle on it by Maggie Devers

She’s got a handle on it Maggie Devers She won’t let me clean the dirt from under her nails She holds onto it as a matter of distinction,An indication of her interests.The grey, opaque polish covers it completely But not the pink sparkles.Both will degrade equallyTo reveal the dark line still in place,But this will take a day or two.Now it’s time for bedSleep well, I tell herHer response,I will!Rings of with the certaintyOf fresh nails.More from Maggie Devers ↓Read my debut poetry book, For My DaughterFollow me on Instagram for more poetry @rembrandts.cure