Poetry, 1990
Till Tomorrow
Accident, screaming, Red Cross, blood is black.
Flying, white - washed stains all clear,
Supportive metal,
Plaster - master ... Fix.
The early ghost is delivering life in a capsule.
Silent ... Silence ... Spoken,
'Keep it down', rest asleep
For talk to come in visit,
Awoken drowsy, recognise, smiling, strain,
'Happy to ', black.
Cards in typical format on white.
Glance, relax, its time
Afternoon spirits swallow, gulp,
Awake; awake, alone - but flowers.
Dark, reflective walls, silent noises,
Wheeze, cough, snore,
Ignore
Sleepless breathing
Tense, relax, stare ...
Covers so perfect
Lids down in a gluey lock
Sleep or death
Till tomorrow