Paul Tristram
Another Night In Another Air-Raid Shelter
The rain battering my
head and shoulders
urges me into its
dark entrance.
I stoop low, take two
steps forward, then
I am inside.
There’s a wee smell
of piss but it’s not
as bad as usual.
My thumb gives life
to my lighter,
I look around
at the usual graffiti.
Swansea Jacks, Neath Punx,
Melyn Skins, A.C.A.B.
Scan the floor, same old shit,
beer cans, cider flagons,
dead glue bags and rubble.
I’ve stayed in three
shelters this week,
this is the cleanest one.
I take my seat upon
the car tyre, it’s a
delicate perch after
an hour or two but
by far the softest.
I smoke one of my
roll-ups of dog-ends,
I am now settled
for the night.
Then focusing on survival,
I try to decide
which store to shoplift
my breakfast from.
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