alights on differences, he has an eye this bloom should go here, I this shrub crouch here, in agreement scattered shale path wriggle round rock pools, that oak must not overhang the pond shaped like a kidney in memory of his that is now mine, as he says his heart is too. We collaborate to make a third person who when real must be considered health and safety wise garden design. Our relationship is the intersecting bit in a Venn diagram.
among the red terraced homes backyards and gardens. When will summer arrive? A distinct lack of heat from lit barbecues, an obvious sobriety of young men in t-shirt and shorts hope this muggy cold will turn out a warm ‘un when cocky whippersnipes tanked up on crushed supped can clatter and empty bottle crash make scenes in front of prosecco sossled wives unaware their bra strap and knickers show through mistepped tumble, legs in air laughter.
Source: Post Factual Poem | Paul Brookes
Kept Promises and two others kindly published by Jamie and Michael in The Bezine
Source: Kept Promises | Paul Brookes
.warm welcome over the threshold. a beverage. a cake or biscuit. stoked heat. comfortable chair. best in home. hand shake. white teeth.
.stories. laughter. wine or beer. More laughter. Good health is an hello.
demand from skin and bone. Final payment breath to pay the debt when debt collector knocks for admittance is only temporary as you will return. No form of you is lost. Your energy will embolden others. Your memory will inspire others. Though you believe yourself worthless your worth rests with others that keep your story alive.
“Cleaner” kindly published by Jason in Literati Magazine
in every footfall he makes shows a different person who lives in his shoe, stiletto crack on pavement, clog echo on cobble, foam slap of toe post, reflections in black leather brogues a telescope snoop into other’s private areas, wellington boots under a puddle two stones watch water flow either side that house where motorway traffic diverts make it an island. Every shoe is an island.
