280. the end of the past
sitting there
bathing in the golden sun
was a delight
for a magic hour or so
whilst the day eased itself into twilight
he’d never noticed the green bronze words
on the plaque
on the bench
on which he sat
every Sun-day
“In loving memory of Audrey,
– a favoured spot”
her start date and expiry
on show for all the world to see.