Flowers tied to the lamppost


from the ABC set Andrew Oldham

time rolls up in a navy blue zephyr
caught under the glow of your mobile phone
a child's balloon floats towards grey sky
as your lips fray on the edges.

I trace the silver lines on your legs
etched drunk in the side mirror
as petals wash down with the rain
caught slowly in the blue light.

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