THOUGHTS IN PASSING 1962

A BOY AND GIRL MEET AT SCHOOL IN 1962

Elaine rushed
through the school corridors
to get outside

at lunchtime recess
passing crowds
of boys and girls

here and there
some by the tuck shop
crowding the area

she tried to get by
but it was difficult
don't push Frumpy

a girl said
she held back
and tried another way

and got through
and onto the sports field
which had a few kids

already there
and there by the fence
was John talking

to another boy
she hesitated nearby
feeling awkward

not sure what to do
and John called out
over here Elaine

so she went over
and the boy
walked away

and John said
how was your morning?
ok

she said
but couldn't wait
to see you

how was your morning?
not bad as far
as brain washing goes

I guess
he said smiling
and so she smiled too

and it felt good to smile
it made her feel relaxed  
was it water plants

the subject?
she asked
yes it was

he said
but I won't bore you
with the details

come let's move up field
more away from the crowds
who'll come out soon

ok
she said
and walked with him

up field
he thinking of the surprise
going to her house

on the Sunday
and seeing her
and she thinking

how near his hand was
and if she should
grab it and hold it

but she didn't
and the moment
passed by

like a bright
summer sky.