Height of summer 1998
searching Camden Market
battling heat stroke and
other people’s opinions.
Treasure was found in
a souvenir shop between
Union Jack hats and
jelly shoes.
The best hug in the world
as I put it over my head
and pulled it down
becoming one with my body
An eighteen year love affair
that had to end
with holes in the sleeves
unhinged seams and
hair dye stains on the hood.