Cup Day

Along the river 

running past

life

tall men in suit and tie

fascinators

protruding above scantly clad dresses

red face

alcohol breath

pushing and shoving

like two bulls in a cage

Live music

enthralled audience

singing songs of the heart

couples

kissing

fighting

The smell of sizzling meat

sausages

family and friends congregated by the barbeque

kicking the ball

downing beer

awaiting food

dodging children

running past

wishing

when will I

allow

myself

to be 
a part of

life?