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In Coventry
Cathy Galvin

Sandbagged Taff with a crown of nails
dances the weir of steps
with golden rails.
She stares.

Mary gone with another man –
Mam locked her door.
Card marked by Peeping Tom:
just couldn’t take any more.

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