A man is sitting in a restaurant - lonely.
He's eating his meal alone - indifferent.
His memories from the war - troublesome.
His plans for the future - vague.
lonely - indifferent - troublesome - vague.
Two small girls are arriving - hungry.
Sitting at his table - curious.
He's giving them money - thankful.
At last he's got company - friendly.
hungry - curious - thankful - friendly.
Policemen are walking him out - frightened.
Asking him odd questions - ashamed.
Accusing him of abuse - angry.
Denying him seeing the girls - sorry
Frightened - ashamed - angry - sorry.
RUMOURS! INJUSTICE! What next?
In response to "Uncle Ernest" by Alan Sillitoe.
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