The fray

[tectak]

The imagery stands out like a brick in the face.
Nicely wrote and enjoyed

written

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Gravelled barking, the relic of seasons,
Of re-rolled fag-ends,
Sodden clothes and super strength.
Indictment and judgement in consecution.

The protest, an awkward swing,
Fist on bewildered jaw.
A graceless arc, bicycle clatter,
The crack of skull on paving stone.

The audience stands shocked,
As dishevelled outcasts drag the accused
From the lifeless, stinking heap.

"Outside Sidney Sussex, please come quick,
I think he might be dead."

I walk on with counterfeit intent.

Hi catfish,
A very nice cameo. Some nice obsevation in S1 and the last line. This is one of those "events" that you hear afterwards "...it was all over in seconds". Nonetheless, you put just enough into this to lead this reader in with you. I hope it was not all you COULD put in...no, it seems that you were in control. I only question "dishevelled outcasts" as being, pictorially, not quite aspic...and if it don't gel, it ain't aspic. Help here only.
Best,
tectak