Haunting

by Brian Lee
20th May 2018

 

An outstanding fine

 

when I didn’t pay the fare.

 

A burned T-shirt

 

from a stupid dare.

 

A stolen album

 

in a record case.

 

A cheated drug test

 

In a cycling race.

 

 

 

A library book

 

I never returned.

 

A hand written letter

 

that I should have burned.

 

A diary entry

 

that no-one must see.

 

Just some of the things

 

that are haunting me.

 

 

 

A teenage memory

 

on the all-night bus.

 

An embarrassing tattoo

 

I cannot discuss.

 

An empty packet

 

not addressed to me.

 

A broken window

 

when I lost a key.

 

 

 

A made up entry

 

In an accident report.

 

A secret visit

 

to a criminal court.

 

A massive fine

 

and solicitor’s fees.

 

Will I ever be released

from these haunting memories.

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