Adam Tavel
 

in awe of a building
 
 
 
 
 

Autism man stands in front of a revolving door, watches the bodies flow out. Street traffic shoves for efficiency. His mouth is gaped, trout-like, fingers drum upon his thighs. An Asian woman trips, slams into his side like a billiard ball. He doesn't blink. A schoolboy yells RETARD loud enough to echo through the city's veins.

  (c)Tavel 2004