Fall/Winter

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At lingerie shops, manikins favor flannel over lace.

Steam rises from Americanos in thick indolent curls,

while, beyond the glass, snow flurries melt instantly

on rooftops, sidewalks, and silent air conditioning units.

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Christina E. Petrides teaches English on Jeju Island, South Korea. Her poems have appeared in periodicals worldwide. She has authored three children’s books and one poetry collection.

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