The neighbour’s out
with his binoculars.
He’s having a good time
watching the birds.
This one’s in the shower.
I lean out to open the window
wider. Let out the steam. His.
I wave. My boobs dance delighted
with such abundance. He fumbles
to adjust his focus. I shout him
‘Joy of the world!’
Riemke Ensing
Poetry from New Zealand