Greeting

Malcolm’s carer says he must not say hello to all and sundry. 

Malcolm’s heart feels otherwise, everywhere he goes. 

 

Secure in Pathways, a greeting is required… 

‘this is your new carer, say hello’. 

 

Malcolm works on his approach, 

thinks it should be simpler. 

 

The world waits, Malcolm. 

from 'the remote' (Waterloo Press, 2013) © Maggie Sullivan 2013, used by permission of the author

Born in Islington in north London, the premature death of her mother just before Sullivan’s 7th birthday necessitated her ...

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