short forms 27th June 2017

journey
her dead brother
and the seven gates of Hell.
What else must she give of herself
to win?

© Rachel Green 2017

raspberries
rotting on the stems
last week's strawberries

© Rachel Green 2017

bad dreams
leave me fatigued
morning drowsiness
pranks played on adults
unexpected consequences

© Rachel Green 2017

bad dreams
stem from anxiety
and fear

I fall asleep again
in front of the computer
hands tucked to armpits

cold in June

© Rachel Green 2017

gas-lift chair. Her trapped finger.

© Rachel Green 2017