short forms 23rd May 2017

nothing
can prepare her
for the truth of his death
and the stupid reason he died.
Daddy?

© Rachel Green 2017

strawberry flowers
making a promise to the future
registering to vote

© Rachel Green 2017

a week
away from the gym
leaves her weak
She can't pull the weight
she was used to before

© Rachel Green 2017

he works all day
seeing client's on Skype
without a break

at three he nips out
a supervisory session
an hour in person

I mow the lawn

© Rachel Green 2017

unexpected bruise. She cites the garden.

© Rachel Green 2017