silver zips unzip
quick squeals meet black leather
the fireworks start
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This poem was written in response to Carpe Diem #636, Fireworks, another great prompt hosted by Chèvrefeuille at Carpe Diem Haiku Kai. All of the poems in the link-up can be read here. Tonight’s festive TV naturally included celebrations of the life and works of the king, including his ’68 comeback special – which is the only reason my mind was focused on black leather, see –
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But the screen kept flashing the legend ‘Elvis – Black Leather’, so I just went with it..
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