Longing
The years have passed
but still
she yearns
for the child
that once grew in her body.
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Walled Up They usually left something behind, the builders who finished the job, something hidden in the walls something that had been part of their life a mark made a bottle from a lunchtime brew a crusty remnant of a meal consumed or something more poignant that would protect the house that would protect their work bring luck to those following. Old shoes were popular especially children’s because the spirits of children were stronger though any shoe would do at a pinch. But this builder needed his, he had none to spare now his work was done. So he left behind his glove the one that he’d worn to protect his hand from the rough. A hand shoe, as good as a foot shoe he must have thought. He knew that tools were popular leavings but he had none to spare now his work was done his tools were for sale. So he left behind screws two screws two new screws. He thought it an appropriate leaving for one who had been well and truly screwed. He hoped that those who came after would und...
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