NIMA'S MOOD 1967

A GIRL IN A HOSPITAL IN 1967

Nima's not

in the mood

for the quacks

visiting

the mental

cases ward

coming round

in white coats

stethoscopes

and closed minds

she's outside

in the sun

that despite

the nurse’s

wanting her

on the ward

not outside

chain smoking

a doctor

with a nurse’s

comes outside

the doctor

not happy

you should be

on the ward

for our rounds

not out here

the quack said

Nima sits

on a seat

her legs crossed

the night dress

with no belt

reveals sight

of her thighs

and she smiles

at the spark

alive there

in his eyes.