Airmen at the Mall

They walk in pairs
One wingman, the other
Leading the way.
They are fresh out of Keesler
And look to be about twelve.
In their bus driver blue uniforms
They could be headed
For the Catholic high school.
But here they are
At the Biloxi Mall
Loading up on pizza
At the food court
A world away
From what awaits them.

Published in Deep South online magazine.