is flat down there nearer by the sea
where all hope is abandoned via the councils
voted for
where it was decided to buy the higher house
in both scenarios
with grit and slight gusto
things come in layers
and differing shades
he taught us in painting class
step by step until drowsy
so we opened the windows
decided not to return again
is flat down there nearer the sea
we sat and watched the train come in
admired the white horses grazing afar
birds played on the fences