A FAR BLUER SKY.A Poem by Terry CollettA BOY AND GIRL IN A SCHOOL LOVE IN 1962
In lunch recess
you made your way to the sports field Reynard going on about some girl in class who he said had navy-blue underwear saw them when she was going up the stairs this morning on the way to maths he said the sun was out in full blaze and he said you’re not off to see that 13 year old b***h are you? she’s a year younger than I am so what’s the big deal? you said but what about the kick around with the other boys? you saw Christina on the grass waiting she was sitting on her school jumper being too hot to wear girls are a downfall Reynard said leave them to softer fellows but you parted from him and walked to where she was sitting you hearing Reynard’s voice over your shoulder what’s a matter with your friend? she said he wants me to kick a ball about but I’d rather be with you you said let’s go for a walk then she said and got up from the grass and brushed her grey skirt down then took your hand and you walked over the grass and she talked of her morning of dreary lessons and how that morning her mother had ranted about her untidy room and the leaving of clothes everywhere you listened to her speak taking in her nose and eyes and how her lips moved and her hand was becoming damp in yours and you sensed her pulse in her wrist and how it beat and she talked about her big brother how he was always where she was and then she became quiet and as you reached the fence that enclosed the school grounds you watched the traffic pass by like prisoners gazing through wire at a far bluer sky. © 2013 Terry Collett |
StatsAuthorTerry CollettUnited KingdomAboutTerry Collett has been writing since 1971 and published on and off since 1972. He has written poems, plays, and short stories. He is married with eight children and eight grandchildren. on January 27t.. more..Writing
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