By T M Collins
This poem was shortlisted for the Right Now Poetry Competition, judged by Maxine Beneba-Clarke, Amanda Anastasi and Benjamin Solah. Read the shortlist here.
One way in
one way out
try to leave.
Bach playing and
the 19 foot
table from Ceylon.
Kafkas portrait on
the wall and
dried flowers stuck
in a bucket.
A framed photo
of a handwritten
letter from a
Pol Pot refugee.
Arrived in rags
now a pharmacist,
a true refugee.
Incense burning in
every corner as
well as conversation.
T M Collins is a poet, fictionist and playwright. He has published seven books of poetry, the most recent being The Crooked Floor. He has received over 50 awards for his poetry, short stories and plays. He is currently editing his latest book of poetry titled Night and Fog.
