there was an American flag

strapped to smokestacks,

there were windows floating,

looking into offices

that had a better view of me and

everyone else’s city

above Benaroya Hall

I saw a slim, tight black girl

with zebra print leggings

and she caught my eye;

when you enter your home

from the backside

it doesn’t feel like your home

I’ve never been to Kansas

but I do believe in second chances