<p>winter’s drain<br />
in sophie’s skin<br />
hands soaked<br />
in summers knowledge</p>
winter’s drain
in sophie’s skin
hands soaked
in summers knowledge
lavender & squash
pumpkin seeds
in brown paper
keep well my vegetables
layers steamed till
translucent skin comes between teeth
the tastes of cream,
pepper – a rare admitted error
keep well my vegetables
the regulars drag their heels,
eyes,
catch on threads
stitched between the two of us
she waits alone
I watch you water twice a day
the soil and closing leaves.
in an unseen breeze
