Unblinking like the dead

goldfish floating

He stands staring

with his one good eye

at the neighbours

through

their bathroom window.

Tied up, mouths stuffed

his envy turning

into a slow concern

The thieves are having

fried eggs for breakfast

on the patio. Three

Young boys with

happy eyes thinking

already about the

latest Nokia

the electric bill

imported pampers

for the new baby.