An excerpt from the soon-to-be published coming of age love story “Alabama Mix Tape and a No. 2 Pencil”
While using a behind the ear Algebra class No. 2 pencil
chewed, pointless, and minus an eraser
he rewinds an Alabama mix tape so it can be played
through self-installed three-way back shelf speakers
She stares at his feet wanting to study what will one day be
carrying her away from here and then looks up at the glint of his
thrift store tarnished brass compass hanging as always
from his ratty right hip Wrangler belt loop
Copyright 2015 Steven Harz
October Road Publishing
Steven Harz / Americana Soul 
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