Sunday 18 November 2018

Shell

Disconnection breeds    in the distance
she keeps from the beach
in full view, in fullness with people.

She notices             but stays away
doesn't participate in the play
in catching the sunrays.

The community of hope
and children
gossip and enlightenment       breaks.

He emerges 
from the sand, the sea creature on her land
of unwelcome. 

He seeks her out, shows her sea shells
water glistening on his hands which draw out 
a smile from her dry face.