Those last three lines are troublesome.
The rest is quite beautiful I had a similar experience the other day.
Is this Leeds by the way?
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From: "cara may" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Friday, February 22, 2002 2:24 PM
Subject: New Sub: In the Victoria Quarter
> -- In the Victoria Quarter
>
>
>
> The ceiling, reputed to be
> the largest stained-glass ceiling in Europe;
> the sculptured bench, stapled to the
> mosaic floor;
> Laura, knees together,
> elbows close to her ribs,
> eating her vegan
> sandwich;
> next to her the woman,
> with the scarf, hat
> jacket, shoes,
> disjointed statements
> of former fashion;
>
> the woman edging slightly
> closer;
> Laura brushing crumbs
> from her lap;
> the woman speaking
> as though she has
> never been silent;
> 'I am a widow,' she says,
> 'I came from Athens
> forty years ago
> and now
> I am a widow.
> When my husband was alive
>
> we had friends,
> made merry.
> Now I am a widow
> they no longer come
> to my house.
> I do not understand
> In Greece it is not so:
> women, those who are widows,
> are cared for
> not left alone.
> I am a neglected widow,
> in England.'
> The brown age-spots
> stand proud on her face and hands.
>
> Laura folds the paper bag
> to trap the rest of the crumbs.
> 'Perhaps,' she says 'they are
> embarrassed.'
> 'Perhaps,' she says, 'they do
> not like to intrude.'
> 'Perhaps,' she says, 'they are
> waiting for you
> to make the first move.'
> The widow pleats her lip,
> pinches the fabric of her skirt,
> does not agree.
>
> 'I'm sorry. I must go,' says Laura.
> 'I have an appointment.'
>
> This happens to be true though
> each of them is uneasy
> that it had to be said.
>
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