Ingrid's sister
opened the door
of her house.
I asked
if Ingrid was there.
She looked at me
frowning
O it's you Benny
she said
no she's not here
any more
she's living
with an aunt
by the sea.
I looked at her
then looked past
her into the passage
behind
in the hope
Ingrid would appear.
Why is she there?
I said.
Our mum's
in prison for life
so it was thought best
for her to stay
with our aunt
who is older
and can give her
a more stable home
she said.
I see
I said
have you
an address
so I could write
to her?
She disappeared
inside for a short time.
I stood there
on the doorstep
waiting.
She came back
and handed me
a piece of a paper
with an address on it.
How is she?
I asked.
Very upset of course
her sister said
but she'll settle
with our aunt ok.
I nodded
and she closed the door.
I walked back up
the New Kent Road
with the piece of paper
guessing I'd not
see her again.
The sky darkened
and began to rain.
Jun 10, 2017
Jun 10, 2017 at 3:45 AM UTC
Ingrid's sister
opened the door
of her house.
I asked
if Ingrid was there.
She looked at me
frowning
O it's you Benny
she said
no she's not here
any more
she's living
with an aunt
by the sea.
I looked at her
then looked past
her into the passage
behind
in the hope
Ingrid would appear.
Why is she there?
I said.
Our mum's
in prison for life
so it was thought best
for her to stay
with our aunt
who is older
and can give her
a more stable home
she said.
I see
I said
have you
an address
so I could write
to her?
She disappeared
inside for a short time.
I stood there
on the doorstep
waiting.
She came back
and handed me
a piece of a paper
with an address on it.
How is she?
I asked.
Very upset of course
her sister said
but she'll settle
with our aunt ok.
I nodded
and she closed the door.
I walked back up
the New Kent Road
with the piece of paper
guessing I'd not
see her again.
The sky darkened
and began to rain.
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