Phil Wood was born in Wales. He has worked in statistics, education, shipping, and a biscuit factory. He enjoys painting, chess, and learning German. His writing can be found in various places, most recently in : Byways (Arachne Press Anthology), The Seventh Quarry (issue 39), Fevers of the Mind (a collaboration with photographer John Winder).

Phil Wood

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Second Hand

Today I felt sadness
to be an alien word
worn by those who borrow
the loneliness of others.

Why should I wear a black
tie, white shirt, and these shoes?

Today I felt happiness
to be a sharing word
worn by those who lend
their loneliness to others.