Poker Game

Mary Ann was charming and funny, but she lacked a “stop” button. Take the infamous strip poker game at the back of the school bus where the six graders sat. Among a crowd of boys teetering on puberty, Mary Ann, past teetering, made the most of that 30-minute ride. When her opponent lost a round, she took off one of her many rings, which she wore just for the occasion. When Mary Ann lost, she went right for her shirt, and then her jeans. Her eyes were ablaze, chasing the attention, looking for the self-worth, she could not find elsewhere.

Inspired by Jordy. Photo by Stephen Rees.