Friday, 11 October 2019

widows weeds


Lying on my bed after an evening out dining with friends, reflecting on my day, I am mindful that I now too am dinner for those bloody mosquitos seemingly immune to the aroma of Citronella. Not to be beaten I lay awake pretending to be reading until the blighters approached, tempted by the storyline on my Kindle and then mystified by the text I squashed them. Sorry Tablet but will clean you in the morning.

What I want to know is who buys the Clothes off the Yellow transit van. 'μπλούζες, παντελόνι
,παπούτσια,' He calls as he weaves his way in and out of the narrow back streets of Kefalos. And as if scurrying way to hide little old ladies disappear around the corner just as he turns the other. I'm sure it's the same woman, little, shapeless black shift dress, headscarf and flat shoes or short cut Bob so similar from behind you could turn them into lego characters.

So who buys these clothes? Surely not designer labels, how many sizes does he carry? What colour combination or is that a silly question, perhaps he specialises in the Widow's weeds. But no yesterday he followed me to Tingaki disporting glitzy, sparkly numbers must have known my widowhood hasn't followed traditional Black. I too scurried away, but fancy next time I will boldly go over and try a few outfits as I am curious to know what Blouse, Trousers or shoes I can Buy.




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