I remember when you were a bridesmaid
at Aunt Evie’s wedding.
Someone gave you a blackcurrant whistle pop
and your lips turned purple.
It took me half an hour
to scrub the stain off.
That green sheet
doesn’t look anything like
your bridesmaid’s dress
and the purple stain on your lips
won’t come off
no matter how hard I scrub.
© Helen Whittaker http://theduckside.com
