The Comfort of Strangers at Hatton Locks Car Park
Who is that man
always parked next to us
When we meet early evening
He sits in his seat
Pretending to read a newspaper
While we create mischief
In the back of your car
Who is that woman
Who works in the café
Always friendly and curious
She asked us once
“What we were doing here so late?”
How could we reply
Who are those people
Working in the offices opposite
can they see us
in an emotional state
kissing and making up again
Who are we?
watching passing narrow boats
Keeping our love afloat
Until the next lock opens
© Katy Hughes 2012
Nigel Astell
Mon 17th Dec 2012 12:32
Only narrow minds watch
and ask awkward questions
The long barge pole
Helps love to gain
Access towards next lock.