the rat in the litter
bin looked almost happy
to see me for a few seconds


almost like a dog curious
we both looked at each other
 before the rat crashed


back down ito the bin frantically
hurling itself around
banging into walls


looking for food for
anything good i carried
on through the grey


rain to the supermarket
crashed through the doors
frantically looking for bargains


i didnt find thats
all i want to remember
about that day