scent of Glebe

on my fingers

those big trees

around the markets

a place of magic

not always nice

patchouli peanut sauce on

overcooked rice

and you can’t get

there, that feeling

out of reach

around your neck

desire a device

compelling action

did I buy it, did I buy in, did I sell out

then worry about

paying the price

 

Photo: Claire Doble