Chaos into order
with a rusty spade
and a pair of shears
nettles advance
brambles retreat
what am I doing here
in this suburban wilderness?
courgettes in the kitchen
spuds in a bucket
the gentle crawling tickle of a bee
falls from a sleeve by the door
cry out in wonder
watch her fly away
Order into chaos
with a riser desk
and a computer
paperwork advances
the holidays retreat
what are you doing here
in this urban workspace?
documents in the cupboard
crisp packet in the waste bin
the penetrating sharp sting of a bee
falls from a finger in the office
cry out in agony
watch her crawl away
Are you as surprised as I am?
maybe in these last moments
of a fragile life
multi-faceted eyes
disguise the sad smile
of a rightful reckoning
I invade your territory
you invade mine
Edward Rhodes (2018)
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