7 May, 2007

Winter smoko

Kate McInnes

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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