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Writer's pictureMary Hutchison

Urban life (Passing acquaintances)

Updated: Jul 17, 2024

They moved in ten years ago, 

seems like yesterday.

Two children later, 

one dog less, 

they’re moving on

to pastures new.


Urban living doesn’t meet 

the need to park 

three cars together.

We should know, being 

in the same situation.


It can be a long walk 

to the house, 

if you’re working late, 

and it’s bowling season.

Ever feel trapped at home, 

‘cos there’s a rugby game on?


There’s a pub across the road; 

regulars park their car 

for the weekend.

Can’t they get a fucking bus, 

instead of taking my space 

while I’m at work?


Fantasy of a driveway 

keeps me awake at night; 

I wonder if their tyres 

were slashed maybe 

they’d think twice next time, 

take some hassle free exercise.


As my neighbours depart 

to their new abode, 

I hope the new guy

has only one car-

that’s two more spots for us.

Passing acquaintances, 

they come and go.



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