The afternoon

take the afternnon off
you said
so i pulled a sickie for you

we boarded a bus and
sat amongst the pensioners

you held my hand
fiercely
as we sailed in the bus

on a hot day
you wore a silk vest
and i stroked your
golden arms as
we entered the park

we lay down together
your head in my lap
and you fell asleep
and I watched you dream

i caressed your face
to bring you back to me
and you smiled

you still lay below me
and i reached to kiss you
but you turned away

i want to go home
this wasn't what i
wanted

this swing took me by
surprise
but i helped you to your feet
and walked sullenly behind you

something changed
that day