Pulborough

MAN

"Before we sleep

Intoxication forgives,
whispers lose sound.

Sympathy coated smiles drip
into sleep.

Still alone,
my purpose now forgotten.

Framed by a lit window,
grey thunder cry.

I do love you

you're dear. "

WOMAN

"Rolling away,
clinking over rail-tracks
in the pollen afternoon.
I still remember love for you
but leave that aside

In the city's warm smoke.

I am leaving all thoughts
walking backwards to rest.
and am tumbling recklessly

to the Sussex coastal plain
to seek a dream.

My framed window, sunlit
Natural. My own glow
Capricious.

I leave you aside,

you're dear. "