short forms 4th May 2017

she lives
with her father
after her mum has died.
He tries to understand her life
but can't

© Rachel Green 2017

peony buds
moved by the wind
crisp packets

© Rachel Green 2017

opening
her deep red lips
oriental poppy
exposed sexuality
among the dandelions

© Rachel Green 2017

boxercise
a one-off class
while jiu-jitsu on hold

at the end of it all
I'm exhausted
in a good way

muscles ache

© Rachel Green 2017

the delight of a hot shower

© Rachel Green 2017