I probably said
more than she wanted to know
but it’s decades past.
Lunch with ex-boyfriend’s sister
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I probably said
more than she wanted to know
but it’s decades past.
I probably said
more than she wanted to know
but it’s decades past.
Stark trees hide flowing
sap like a dormant love that
awakens in spring.
Big Ben. Fish and chips.
Carnaby Street. What I see
as I say hello.
I thought I believed
but I’ve had friends see more truth
inside a beer mug.
Tricky business this.
We sit in a circle and
bridge death through belief.
Tall, thin, crisp suit, shined
shoes. Smooth manner. But I’m not
medium convinced.
The front door opened
three times with no one there but
the night was windy.
The spiritualist
had us believing until
his ‘Wicked’ comment.
Fine fountain pens, ink,
leather folders make work seem
like gracious living.
You’re distant but near.
I live through your moods, friends, pix
vicariously.