Falmer

It is drizzle

almost

the fine rainfall which is fixing
as the mass of coats and hoods
pass around the stadium
in an unholy circled attendance
at Saturday’s Mecca

Pies and chips

washed by beer

and kids swigging at bottles

now weaned from their mothers
to attend this mainly male church

Here to learn the hymns
and repeated mantras
passed down

No matter

Published by Mike Bell Poetry

Mike Bell's expanding collection of poems is his ongoing response to actual moments – conjured memories – and a fearful future. His ambition is to publish 10,000 poems, and then take a nap. His writing continues to be reproduced in various formats and journals – he also throws himself out there in occasional readings – open mics and poetry sessions – when his body is willing. Mike Bell is found working for money as a freelance set designer.