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I'm going to run away
pack a few belongings
like I did many times as a child
take essential items to sustain me
condensed things like
stock cubes and jelly
compact salty and sweet treats
to nibble - I won't need much this time
this time they'll be vegetarian
I know I might return but
hope to last longer
go further
not to be found hiding
in a hedge
in my garden
and on this return
not gorge
and cling again
to the same fucking branches.

Hey Colm
I enjoyed this and could relate to it. It is written with a light touch and a certain everyday colloquial style that suits the subject. There is one thing I don't really get, which is the last line, in particular, the branches.
Dave

Hi Dave,
I suppose they're his origin, his safe place.
Thanks for commenting.

Felt you were playing with evolution in there Colm, as well as family, but in this narrative there is regression.

not to be found hiding - like that, difficult to cling to dignity when exposed and fear kicks in

enjoyed

Phil

 

Cheers Phil