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I saw my Love sit small in the Garden
Everything about her is in her eyes
And I looked away
to her shoes
Slightly more scuffed
Evidence of today
The Light performed upon the Grass
Without my Consent
A bird the colour of October
Waiting to be known
I read the News
Two Rainbows crossed the local barber
He carried on
His window facing rain
Like a tea stain on glass
My Son declared Affection once
The Radio replied
listening for lies
as the truth passes by
Nine years now
My body keeps the Storm
We received that call
Our brother stopped
Breathing
Suddenly
Without a reason
Right there in the pub
On the floor
And no more breathing
His beer unfinished.
This is still the view
in dreams I don’t remember
My sister brings me milk
in my morning coffee
Asking for hope
From the next room
I hold my trust in a thimble now
My hand shaking
Looking for a light switch
or a valium
Searching for sleep sooner
But I already am
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