On Luxford
The old boys’ bench
affords a wide view
of Luxford Fields –
of trees to the north
Here is my basecamp
on the ascent
over difficult terrain
of root-split tarmac
Dog walkers and kid strollers
criss-cross the scuff –
taking turns to shout
and to chase
Behind me shoppers steer
between tight spaces
of white lines –
UP TO THREE HOURS
Two boys on bikes gob
and then dare each other –
on their brakeless machines –
to ride the Tesco steps
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