Sonnets from Suburbian: A Small Moment in the Car
Recalling a small moment in the car
running an errand ‘tween points A and B,
my father said, “Let’s stop right where we are,
and talk about a problem that I see.”
I’d hoped my sigh was barely audible,
since knowing what the topic was at hand.
I knew his need to help was laudable,
but still anticipated reprimand.
The engine idled, smiled to hide my dread,
hands on the wheel, my knuckles gripping white.
“Your marriage seems uneasy’s” what he said.
I turned to hide quick tears from father’s sight.
“Whatever comes, sweetheart, you know I’m here.”
I reached across and dampened his cashmere.
Lady Penelope
Penny Peyser, aka “Lady Penelope” is an actress / writer / documentary filmmaker living in Los Angeles. Her sonnets have been published in Defenestration , Blood & Bourbon, Page & Spine and Chantwood Magazine among others. Highlights from her acting career include The Hot l Baltimore original production at Circle in the Square, the films All the President’s Men, The InLaws, The Frisco Kid and TV series Rich Man, Poor Man II, The Tony Randall Show, Crazy Like a Fox and Knots Landing. Please visit http://Linktr.ee/penpeyser for all links and to learn about her documentaries Trying to Get Good and Stillpoint. And now Penny Peyser has gathered all of her sonnets into a new book, “Sonnets from Suburbia: More Candles Than Cake”. It is a work of pure genius!
