short forms 15th August 2017

she tries
to protect him;
grows tough with the need to
beating away the older boys
who taunt

© Rachel Green 2017

sparrow song
in the hedgerow
blackberries

© Rachel Green 2017

online gaming
I join a campaign group
to tackle group content
within five minutes
they vote to kick me out

© Rachel Green 2017

a weekend away
leaves my arms sunburned
and insect bitten

I spend Monday itching
and Tuesday with raised bites
Peeling Wednesday

fading love for jiu-jitsu

© Rachel Green 2017

weekend high leads to low morale

© Rachel Green 2017