The Friday Poem: ‘Commentary’ by Megan Clayton
A new poem by Megan Clayton.
Commentary
It is hard to talk about this,
my love, and so I talk about
cricket. What I like is the
fourth day of a test match,
when everyone is playing
for a draw. I like the draw.
I like to see defensive play
extend the innings. I like
a partnership whose aim is
not to get out. See the night
watchman scoring singles to
avoid the facing bowlers! Why,
the jeering of the crowd is
barely audible! A good way
to spend a morning. A good
partnership, I say.
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Megan Clayton
Megan Clayton (she/they) writes and performs from Ōtautahi | Christchurch, where she works in higher education. Poems and essays by Megan have been published in Aotearoa and Australia.
