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What’s in a name

There are names that taste of teatime –
Parkinson’s and Parker Knoll –
of cakes in pleated cases
and cool thick milk.

There are sounds that sing of coconut –
the unchecked rattle of her cup,
the tremble of her tea plate,
her terrified spoon.

© Vicky Arthurs 2015 / 2017

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