Three

Enough of that, stand up straight what nonsense
No, I said, my face close to the ground, I’ll stay as I am
You really can annoy a person, I must say
Such a waste of time! Come on, put an end to it
The way you shout! In the quiet of the night! I said
Just as you like, he added
But wheeling suddenly around
He looked at me, I hadn’t quite finished yet, and said
What’s this? You’re all crooked! What on earth are you up to?
Quite right. You’re very observant, said I
My head on the seam of his trousers
Which was why I couldn’t look up properly
I won’t scream
I’ll just stare at him as long as my eyes can stand it
Well? He said
Well? He said
Well? He said