Poetry: ‘4 for 1’

Fringe ArtsPoetryEva Wilson — Published January 14, 2022 1 minute

eyes wander

pacing up and down 

it’s dangerous and tempting 

sweet and addictive

to The Chocolate Aisle 

I go

just for curiosity 

a timid glance

ads: images, words and colours

4 for 1

down the aisle

I see him 

making a call

informing: chocolate’s on sale

an investment ?

buying them chocolate — a love form

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