training at the
a course on the
nothing exotic
once a week
ugly sister
to be
drama for the out of work
a place to social
remain human
share space
with other souls
so the teacher
drama professional
gorgeous beautiful young woman
dressed well
looked well
had great confidence
in herself
liked me
to my surprise
when i finally
realised
i’m bloody slow
at that
spotting it
most men are
i gather
it these clothes
women put on
to cover up the signals
they don’t want to give
which is rather like
presuming
the only purpose of a train
is to hoot harmonies
in the night
but they do
give damn good
hoots
in the night
gives owls a shock
i tell you
anyway
anyway
i said i wanted
a quick word
with her
she took me
into a sheltered corner
i said it was two things
she was pricked ears
i asked her
about taking
acting further
she was disappointed
dismissed
walked off
the thing is
the second thing
i didn’t ask
was what
she wanted me
to ask
i’m not very good
at this thing
not very good
at all
am i