A Failed Handshake

A stroll, a glance, a little nod. Reciprocated from, I think, it’s Bob. A wave, a pass, a hand outstretched. A reach, a miss, oh what a mess. A head held low. Shoulders high. Don’t stop. Don’t turn. It’s not that guy.

No milk today

There’s no milk in the office kitchen. The tea drinkers are scratching at the walls. Some have tried adding tip-ex to their brews. Others are trying to milk each other. A wiry woman boils the kettle, empties it and boils it again. The salesman in the corner gnaws a teabag like a cowboy chews tobacco. […]

Where’s my xmas spirit?

Where’s my Xmas spirit? I’ve looked, have you seen it? No bells, no snow, no mistletoe. No carols or singing, not even a stocking. My bones without cheer and for this time of year it just isn’t right, for when I look out at night and see the twinkle of lights and trees with their […]