Still Life
start with the eyes
the eyes are where you will see
you'll see he's just as living as you and me
you'll see he's wise
with a wicked sense of humour
if you're just looking at him
you might think he's strong and powerful
but if you grip his arms
you'll see there's nothing there
his strength is not physical
it's pure willpower
but if you really want to know him
watch him with my daughter
pure love he has for us
although his heart don’t beat
Simon Alderwick
Simon Alderwick is a poet from Surrey. His work is featured or forthcoming in Seiren, Near Window, Riot Act, Raised Brow Press, The Daily Drunk and Whatever Keeps The Lights On. Twitter @SimonAlderwick