CIPHER

A billowing cloud marked her presence

And if one looked closer

Steam threaded through steam ever more.



Even in her stillness this was her all.



Yet she was viable in this way

And conversation spanned around

Only to come back to the solution



But deciphering her was not so assuring

And in the stillness of a frozen expression



Her eyes fell to the floor

Her mouth took off



And the gaping jaw

Said nothing.



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Dictionary Definition.

Cipher: An interweaving of the initials of a name. A secret mode of writing. Continuous sounding of a note not played. A person or thing of little value.



CIPHER



The continuous sounding of a note

Not played

Holds my attention open

And things appear.