short forms 17th January 2017

she's still
losing the plot
the novel still falters
despite an overall vision.
Demons.

© Rachel Green 2017

pouring rain
a drift of windblown leaves
unswept

© Rachel Green 2017

letter from bank
overdraft exceeded
depression sets in
I have no art to sell
my talent, evaporated

© Rachel Green 2017

jiu-jitsu defence
techniques against guns
(knives, batons)

I stay a little longer
to help with the next student
overconfident white belt

old lady blue belt, yo

© Rachel Green 2017

bad dreams. anxiety. Plans for frugality.

© Rachel Green 2017