Book Club

We spoke of trade unions after discussing the book—

the fight for them, the riots and those who lost

their lives. With the passing of time they

lost ground and now falter with quiet voices,

hoping they can still be heard . 

We didn’t speak of other unions—between two

who love and lose love between the brambles

of living. Some dissolve and others limp. Some

last through hard times. And some sit beside beds

and watch life drip out of their beloved

and recall another time.