He’s not himself.
Sandra said he bit her head off
Thursday night. Geoff reckons he didn’t
say a word yesterday, not ever to Rich
or Pete. The landlord’s heard something
about his daughter of the anniversary
of his wife. He’s just come out of the toilet
and ordered two sparkling waters.
He’s not himself.
The buckles on his loafers are polished.
He won’t stop looking at his watch
and checking the pub door.

© Carl Burkitt 2023