he ran down for the paper
his pyjama top reminded him
of the Jamaica running kit
the right colour anyway
he bought his paper
ran back along the road
and into his house
breathing heavily in the hallway
he checked his watch
brilliant he said
to no one in particular
taking out a fag
he worked it out
if he took off
the few minutes chat
to the guy who sold him the paper
and the time he stopped
to wipe his foot after
running through dog muck
and having to slow to nod to the nun
then he would have given
Bolt a run for his money
yes he thought bring on Rio
I’ll be ready
© Jim Bennett
Can Britain convert gold into legacy?
Author of 67 books and proprietor of Poetry Kit, Jim tours throughout the year giving reading and performances of his poetry and songs.
