Twist


A couple twist on a bench on the station
platform: he bends and holds her foot in his hand,
cleaning her shoe. She turns her body from his
ministrations, arms folded, furious. They do not speak.
I wonder for a while, invent their story.
Then tire, and start to think of crumpets with honey.

Maggie Butt

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