Instructions to the Camera Operator

Falling

From behind, the heels rushing away

The camera tilts

A shot of the sky

Twisting sea cartwheels in

The falling man

Strand

Wet hair emerges from the surf

A wave on rocks

Sand leeching with withdrawing water

A flailing hand

Litter blowing on the beach

Trouble

A stern, pinched face

The canteen gush of steam beyond

My pink-pale childish cheek

Small fingers clutching each other

A long thin pair of hands clapping before the child’s nose.

(This poem was from an exercise taught as part of the 'Red Sky Sessions' run by Apples and Snakes. They are currently taking applications for their newest skills development programme, here)