Poppies Flashcards
(11 cards)
1
Q
I pinned one on to your lapel,
A
crimped petals spasms of paper red,
2
Q
sellotape bandaged
A
around my hand
3
Q
steeled the softening
A
of my face
4
Q
the gelled blackthorns
A
of your hair
5
Q
All my words flattened, rolled,
A
turned into felt, slowly melting
6
Q
the world overflowing
A
like a treasure chest
7
Q
A split second and you
A
were away, intoxicated
8
Q
I went into your bedroom,released a song bird
A
from its cage Later a single dove flew
9
Q
my stomach busy making
A
tucks, darts, pleats
10
Q
traced the inscription on the war memorial
A
leaned against it like a wishbone
11
Q
I listened, hoping to hear your
A
playground voice catching on the wind
