It’s the 10th anniversary of her husband’s death
so her boyfriend is buying her cheesy chips
in the kebab house. She loves him.
And today was a tough morning for her
21-year-old daughter in the nice cafe
holding space over poached eggs.
The boyfriend asks for extra burger sauce
and listens to his girlfriend explain to the staff
how the day was just as hard for him.
He holds her hand and orders onion rings.
“Isn’t he great?” she cries.

Carl Burkitt 2025