Masking – Written Tuesday 23rd April 2024 (Aged 49)

Masking

masking,
the blessed relief,
stone hearths,
lie beneath
cossetted by a world –
that wears gloves,
but it’s lipstick kiss
can feel pretty tough

masking,
out of this place –
that has solid stone blocks –
for its elderly home –
the one that projects the sky –
in the shape of an ancient dome
be there, in this world
and be on my side,
my wooden boxes,
are ones in which i must confide

masking,
it’s a blessed relief
i lay down flooring,
on the vowels of my speech
every cafe on the street,
has me, but on a leash,
but masking,
i do it,
but not in passing
let me be here now, in this place
it’s hard, but we’re all masking

James Garratt – Tuesday 23rd April 2024

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