When he goes into a café to do some writing
he holds his backpack high in front of his chest,
long enough for staff and customers to clock
its shape, colour, size, and the fact it belongs
to him so, in the event he needs to go
to the toilet at any point throughout the day
and anyone tries to steal or damage the bag,
someone will stop them. He does the same
thing with his heart.

© Carl Burkitt 2023