Float

The moment before rising and falling.

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Throw

Girls can’t throw.

Stoning is a customary punishment found in the United Arab Emirates, Iran, Iraq, Qatar, Mauritania, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Yemen, northern Nigeria, Aceh Province of Indonesia, Afghanistan, and tribal parts of Pakistan.

Wave

 

Rhythm of the waves.

Steps

Stepping a distance of foreboding.

Shallow Grave

 

There was no time to grieve.

Hold Onto Your Hat

 

Warm air from the street vent lifting their uniform skirts.

Flowered Paper

 

Emerging from the wall.