short forms 9th September 2016

her mum
left the household
transitions to a man
meanwhile her dad suicides
secret

© Rachel Green 2016

high wind
bends the garden birch tree
skittering rubbish

© Rachel Green 2016

7:30 AM
kids walking to school
chattering loudly
I wonder what their parents do
school doesn't open 'til nine

© Rachel Green 2016

sparring
jiu-jitsu style
elbows and knees

I practice Upa escape,
mounted triangle
recumbent arm bar

talks about domestic violence

© Rachel Green 2016

Good night. She doesn't remember dreaming.

© Rachel Green 2016