leaving I

are you going
or am I -
you said (impassive, hurting)

I stared, and thought I'd better go
to the loo, and think about it

mind whirring with the Xpelair -
edges blurred -

I'd better go -
I said (stunned, frightened)

courage bolstered by a few beers
(not shared with you)
I packed my leather bag:
		t-shirts
		knickers
		sox
		deodorant
		(and my camera)

I found out
what you take when you go -
what you take from yourself
what you take from someone else

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