Perambulation on West End Lane

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 Perambulation on West End Lane

 Red pram comes into view, rainbow hats, blue eyes, 
 seated infant, sister-toddler stands.
 One child unfurls to me, hug-snug bear 
  in hand. I must say hello.

"They are so cute". The mother smiles.
"One, two, three", I count, finishing at a lifelike 
doll untidy on the pram shelf.
"Oh yes, she fell out and gave a young woman a heart-attack".
A car stops at the zebra crossing to let them pass.

They perambulate towards Hampstead, flowered-heads 
and budded feet growing smaller and smaller.

Shereen Abdallah ©

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