short forms 2nd June 2017

Samwise Bartholomew Trumperton: Cleaner of Skulls

grave site
the rough marker
where he buried her dog
to save the cost of cremation.
bare earth

© Rachel Green 2017

geraniums
bees examine the fresh flowers
overcast sky

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muggy day
the sweat makes my hair sticky
playing with boys
Afterwards my knees hurt so much
I skip my gym workout

© Rachel Green 2017

telephone call
selling Lu's Skoda
a bloke's promise

I'm on my way, he said
and I decline a cash offer
because it would be dishonourable.

He never turns up.

© Rachel Green 2017

her bruises will fade in time

© Rachel Green 2017