a man I hardly recognize
unlocks the door goes out
blinks in the sunshine shades his eyes
looks round he has
so much to be thankful for
the birds for example
he likes to watch the rooks
(he’s watching now)
as they go about their business
in the treetops making plans
in dark laconic voices
he wonders what it’s all about
and can they see the war from there
and if they can what do they care
.
Dominic Rivron
Picture Nick Victor
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