I was standing quite naked on my balcony
A ship was drifting out of the harbour
I wondered if any of the crew had seen me
Annie of the Blue Ridge Apartments
Smoking a cigarette and enjoying the sun
A car drew up in front of the apartments
Sabine looked up and gave me a shallow wave
My lover had arrived in her maroon suit
I knew that she was still angry with me
There was a knock at the door
How did you know that it was me
I saw your car in my parking space
She slapped my face
I slapped her face a little harder
And then kissed my lover
Smudging her lipstick
It seemed to undress her
Even though I was naked
And she was dressed
I celebrated my victory
By pouring Sabine a gin
And then returned to the balcony
Where I arranged our wicker chairs