Rockabilly

Rockabilly Audra Burwell (bio) Short skirts and tucked shirtsGreased hair and hips that flareThat's the rockabilly way Polished cars and vintage barsCherry-red lips and leather whipsThat's the rockabilly way Full throttle with teeth pressedAgainst a sparkling coke bottleThat's the rockabilly way Cigarettes tucked behind the earMen slouched and cavalierThat's the rockabilly way Peekaboo tattoos and high-heeledShoes, mink shawls hanging in hallsThat's the rockabilly way Neon lights and bloody brawl fightsCheckered diners all things finerThat's the rockabilly way Summer heat pounding on a blacktopSpeakers pulsing and shaking nonstopThat's the rockabilly way Pin-up curls adorning fiery girlsPainted nails and netted veilsThat's the rockabilly way [End Page 13] Audra Burwell audra burwell is a Creative Writing major at Fresno State University, aiming for a Master of Fine Arts degree with a specialization in poetry. Her work has been published by Palaver, Deep Overstock, Carcinogenic, Snapdragon, EBer & Wein, Serpentine, and Superpresent, as well as appearing on the Do Fiction Podcast. Copyright © 2023 University of North Dakota