counterweight

pontefract

 

 

 

old needles 

drag 

a backdrop 

sputtering

grease and tea, 

 

a tiny glass horse 

shop-bought 

now

sideways 

cracked and tilted

 

a heavy coin 

wedges its cracked base 

for counterweight.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Author: pontefract (Offline Offline)
  • Published: July 13th, 2026 01:25
  • Category: Unclassified
  • Views: 2


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