Cct - An Acrostic Tale Poem by Dave Dunn

CCT

Coming around the damp corner he spotted her as the flickering
Orange glow from the street lamp glistened on her red plastic coat
Leaning back against it's post with one leg bent as her left foot
Dragged back until just the points of her toes contacted the
Cold wet concrete which pulsated with the dual vibrations
Of heavy rain drops and the tremulous death rattle of the lamp
Putting aside those distracting thoughts he sauntered over and spoke
'Up for it darling are you - fancy a walk round the back here'
'Love to oblige you handsome' spoke red coat as she took his arm
And allowed him to steer her until they reached a dark loading dock where
The overhanging canopy afforded shelter and deep shadow exactly
In line with their intended actions - his to exchange cash for favours
Oddly hers included receipt of funds amidst further plans - 'All over
Now are you darling' she asked feeling his torso judder - 'I'll have my knife back
Then' - wiping the blade fastidiously on his smart brown coat lapels
As he slumped to his knees gazing wide mouthed up to her she cradled his chin
Lovelessly and let his dimming ears absorb their last words - 'Cold tonight innit'
Effortlessly his eyelids closed for the last time as she strolled jauntily back to her lamp.

(c) Rhumour
March 15th 2009