He found it hard to
identify his
contempt, indifference
and irritation
found it almost impossible
and
He had a
secret dream of a dramatic
last-minute
shock
Like a blow between
the eyes
Both
grace and dignity
and
a knowing smile
too bloody keen
wanted
wanted
and surprised that
it couldn’t be
free
and
simple
desperately keen
remembering
a sudden
penetrating look
his face going hot
for a moment
She wore
water droplets
on
her eyebrows
and
she spoke of
interest in life
realized
at least
in the pur-
suance of
satisfaction