If you stood quite still


If you stood quite still
right at the edge
feet firmly planted
about a yard apart
breathing steady
the sun at your shoulder
then leaned out 
being careful not to fall
looked into the water
saw someone you half knew
looking back.
What would you ask of them ?
 






Published by colinhopkirk

Poet, writer, artist. Writing and performing in England, publishing anywhere. Member of Hexameter performing poets. Workshops, projects, cross-arts collaborations.

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