The thing about a 90-page book like this one is that you are done as soon as you begin, and then…
I hold youand Ifold youin the darkness,
a blind mantrying his handat origami.
I’m crumpled paperlying in a cornerunder the sofa,
gathering dust, hairand the odd grain of rice,
waiting patiently
She leans in to kiss
and insteadmoves away giggling,shaking her head.
I turn to seewhat she has done