Version II
In the depths
of a bag on her
shoulder, carried
to the beach, the
park, the shopping
centre

lie
essentials:
wipes, water,
gum, glasses,
phone, photos,
tampons,

teeth
of the comb
which now will never

tame
her hair
her day
her life


Version I
In the depths
of a bag on her
shoulder, carried
to the beach, the
park, the shopping
centre

lie
essentials:
wipes, water,
gum, glasses,
phone, photos,
tampons,

teeth
of the comb
which will tame
her hair
her day
her life