women’s voices on London buses, trains. Angry, low, fast and choppy. Never too loud. Phone voices, voices. And a non emotional voice ‘this is a Central line train to Epping.’ Calm reassuring. A sister’s, a mother’s voice.
Still
I don’t know how many times I have to tell you
You moved the project and didn’t listen to
But Scott listen to the sequence and hear why I am somewhat cross with you
What?
Yes tomatoes -then drinks?
The outcome needs to change Scott. Can you see my side? Listen-
‘This is Hackney Wick. This is the London Over ground service to Stratford the next station is Stratford.’
‘Mind the step.’
Hello B… I am yes are you ok I am going into Stratford and have a cab to catch bye.
Black tonight. Yes. Tonight.
‘This is Stratford our final stop. Thank you for riding the London over ground.’
Scott, good, so we