fettled

Mam, zips till
cold steel
nicks your neck.

Knots your scarf
till you choke.

Presses your mittens
till your finger
ends hurt.

Rams your bobble
hat on your just
brushed bonce.

Tightens your shoe
laces till your tootsies
are bloodless.

“Right, you’re
fettled.”

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