short forms 5th July 2017

divorce
leaves her homeless
stumbling through the town
in a nightie and a fur coat.
Whisky.

© Rachel Green 2017

garden colour
the deepest blood red
crocosmia

© Rachel Green 2017

spinning class
my knees protest the exercise
my flab thanks me
The requirement of a sweat towel
and water becomes apparent

© Rachel Green 2017

money
spent on shoes
I have too many pairs

latest are mat shoes
bought for jiu-jitsu tourneys
and seminars

a Lidl bargain

© Rachel Green 2017

fitness. she despairs of her weight

© Rachel Green 2017