CitizenA Poem by Gerald Parker
Works hard at his job, a bricks and
mortar man, modernised throughout. Decent car, like new, looked out by a mate in sales, extras and no questions. Home for lunch these days, make sure the wife’s not getting too lonely, lads. Mrs Catalogue modelling replacement door, shares and tan, latest order in her arms. Wave its hand to Daddy. Back to work soon, see about babyminder, and the op. Mother come to do her share, couldn’t manage without, still getting started. Days off in lieu, blind eye, or sick, golf, municipal till he gets better. Car round to the front, shampoodled and gel-set for the rite of the clubs. A toot for the wife and kiddie, nought to sixty, stereo-assisted. Weekends, cool hand with the trolley, up the ladder, and showing round. Salt of the earth, doing it himself. British Standard Kite-Mark. Biodegradable .
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Added on January 10, 2019 Last Updated on January 17, 2019 AuthorGerald ParkerLondon, United KingdomAboutThere's not much to tell. I read a lot of poetry and I read my own poetry regularly. I hope other people read it and derive as much pleasure out of it as I do. My output is small, about 110 poems as I.. more..Writing
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