Monday, September 25, 2006

Winter smoko

Handbags rummaged
Pockets emptied

Smokers huddle

Chatting

Mumbling

Valiantly shivering

Cupped fingers
Butane flare

Laughing softly

Stamping feet

Their
Sacred courtyard
Ritual






"Smoko: Australian slang for a work break - cup of tea / coffee or time for a cigarette."


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