The wind is ripping From the sound of oscillating Overhead 'copters Splitting my vision.
In the peripherals;
A polyester carpet—sleeping bags—breaks the dry monotony of summer grass; The bicycle courier awakes from said floor, listless; Important man, suited, takes calls from other men, suited — octopus arms scattering papers, receipts, coffee cups and tie; Two hard hat builders chain cigarettes and fight visible hangovers, droopy eyes staring down some impending scaffold.
And I almost miss it all, For the passing, Of oscillating 'copters.
Cavendish Square, London, July 2018 (on the day Trump's helicopters circle London)
As part of 'View from...', a collection of observational poetic experiments, whereby I allow myself five minutes to finish a poem regarding my surroundings at that time.