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Neighbours

We watch them, or at least we are aware of them After all their house is in full view from our upstairs window. And they are always outside, chatting with neighbours or tending their garden. They are hugely visible. But they are also often away. And usually when the rain comes. Do they go to where the sun is? She is forever brown, always tanned. Perhaps they know of a micro-climate not far from here where the sun is on tap. Maybe, and if so, I hope it makes them happy.

We talk of leaving when I’ve done this research. He wants to stay and I don’t. How do you resolve that then?

By Ellen Bell

Artist and writer currently living in Aberystwyth.