she wears
a green jumper
in the style of Peanuts
The other kids at school call her
Charlie
© Rachel Green 2016
fresh-cut grass
morning sun picks up the colours
crisp packets
© Rachel Green 2016
eighties culture
big hair and shoulder pads
public libraries
a young lad takes pride in his
record collection
© Rachel Green 2016
altered plot
no longer three days apart
but a few hours
they are still separated
by the rigid cut-off line
of school attendance age
Oldest in her class
© Rachel Green 2016
simple thoughts make her sad. Tears.
© Rachel Green 2016
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