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Derek Ross

Appointment

Outside the local hospital. I am sitting in a garden on a bench—the ornamental type, made from a single piece of wood.

I hear a rabbit scurrying around somewhere close. They are tame creatures, providing a comfort in their own unknowing way.

There are roses in the air, early roses perhaps, but unmistakable.

I lick my lips and taste pollen. Sweet, sharp. Not entirely unpleasant.

The fingers of my right hand stroke the texture of the bench’s grain.

The sun burns.

waiting
for the eye clinic
cherry blossoms

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About the Author

Derek Ross is a poet and photographer from Dumfries in South West Scotland. His work has appeared in many anthologies, journals and magazines. He particularly enjoys combining his photographs with his writings. More of his work can be seen at www.photospoetryandhaiku.blog.