Philicia Montgomery

Published: October 2nd, 2014

---

My name is Philicia Montgomery, I am from Jamaica Queens NY, and I am currently attending Buffalo State College for my M.A. in English. I have been published in Vine Leaves Literary Journal, Literary Juice, Elm Leaves: A Magazine of the Arts, and The Nickel City Review. Writing has always been the only thing that gives me butterflies. When I get inspired on the train or the bus or in class staring into space, the thought of writing that story or poem makes me all giddy. If I could have one wish, I would wish that I never lose that feeling. Even after I write my first book and many others, I hope that my heart will always skip a beat when an idea eases its way into my mind.

Amusement Park                                                                                              

    Double dates, heartbeats                                                                             
  Lit Ferris wheel lights glisten                                                                          
Long lines of couples                                                                                         
                                                                                                                            
            He is behind her
            Wants his arms around her waist
            Calm before chaos
 
                          Roller coasters roar
                          She wants his warm hand in hers
                          Anxiety fills
 
                                        Seat belts for safety
                                        Warnings are given, don’t sue
                                        Everything’s a-go

       Slow ascend begins                                     Hair flies, arms raise, hoots 
   Thumping hearts jump into throat              Her hand finds his in the air        
The ride dips and falls                                                United fingers   
    
              Eyes open and close                                                    Hands don’t pull apart
              Lights are blurring through fun tears                  Ride after ride finds swinging  
              The ride stops, laughter                                                         Smiling inside out

                              Balls knock down bottles                                           Fireworks signal 
                              Cheers and claps hoorah efforts                                        Closing parks, hope all enjoyed
                              Teddy bears are won                                                     Garbage litters floor

                                          Darkened, long drive home                                        Walks her to white door
                                          Silent car ride, licking lips                                           Jingling keys, hesitance
                                          Car in front of house                                                      Goodnight kiss on lips
                                                                             
                                                                                     Hearts blossom, doors close
                                                                                     Her back to the wall, smiles form
                                                                                     His lips tingle home.