Took a selfie with Wolfgang (me in the red)
Two chaps on the sofa rear-facing instead
He belongs to my daughter and son-in-law, Lee
but I've known him since birth so he's precious to me
Two good friends together for the selfies one takes
captured there in a moment for memories to make
Today I'm travelling further
since the pandemic started
than I have travelled recently
that pleasure long departed
But later Liverpool I'll see
again and better still
two good friends I have sorely missed
again to see I will
It'll take me six hours on the train
but I have all I need
good music to look forward to
and several books to read
Though many bands we've seen
it's been six years since last we all
were collectively 'the gigsters'
at least, as I recall
But last night for Divine Comedy
the 'Gigsters' were united
once again all six together
as each had been invited
'Divine' was most appropriate
as superlative this evening
the 'Gigsters' doing what we do
for friendship's steadfast meaning
The Open House, a fine March day
with sunshine bright and warm
joined by all the Crouchers
and some others per the norm
For we'll not stand on ceremony
and with open arms spread wide
welcome others to it
as we say this name with pride
Friends and family are important
as you'll often hear us shout
as these extra-special moments
are what real life's all about
Many times in these hours
I have fine honed my craft
some say I am mad
and others I'm daft
but this edge before morning
this whispering time
is perfect for me
for writing a line
when the words like a river
flow from my pen
and the poet embraces
them each like a friend
The light outside intense today
rain threatened but despite
all that I am yet buoyant
now the mornings here from night
A word of explanation is
quite needed there of course
and I am happy to oblige
for feelings of remorse
As today, a Friday morning
a long weekend it starts for me
with reunion long awaited
of two friends flamboyantly
So today I'm in high spirits
with anticipation for
that time come Monday evening
when we shout the loud encore
Brighton's Dome, a place I've missed
whilst Covid's kept us in
for live music's long hiatus
which has bordered on a sin
But though the virus is still with us
freedom has now found a way
to open up the doors again
'Thank Goodness' hear me say!
As last week with good friends I'd not seen
for two long years returned
to Brighton's Dome for a live gig
a treat we all have earned
And Public Service Broadcasting
delivered with aplomb
the music we have missed so much
and waited for so long
A tonic for the soul and more
the music in our veins
Live gigs for entertainment
which I hope now long remains
Last brunch today so IPA
featured as it should
along with a veggie breakfast
from the menu which looked good
Shared with jocund company
conversation for a smile
here at our Al Campo
where we come once in a while
Things have changed a little
here in Worthing over time
as there was no big wheel here
back in nineteen seventy-nine
Forty-two years passed since then
yet we two still are here
soulmates then and soulmates now
in our forty-second year
They say that love grows stronger over time
well, we'll attest to that
as here we are still holding hands
a total truth in fact
Yes, some things change as years go by
but forever me and you
forty-two years wed and and still
a love steadfast and true
Picked up a Wolfgang
he came for the day
went back to Shoreham
for gardens and play
whilst his Mum was at work
and so he’s not alone
as he likes to be with us
in this home from home
He came to collect meand I gave him a lubAs he’s one of my peopleAnd part of the clubI showed him my leadWhere it was on the floorand he put it onled me back to the doorAnd then to the carwhere I sat on his lapas they drove me to ShorehamI’m a lucky chapFor they have a gardenwhere I can long playwhen I visit my peoplethere for the day
We love days with Wolfgang
and he loves it here
He’s clearly relaxed
and it gives us much cheer
He’s free with his kisses
and well-behaved too
so you’re welcome here Wolfgang
’cos we all love you
...all about me and my life in words. I write most days, carrying an ideas book around in which I capture a word snapshot of life around me. So there's a lot here about Sussex and the sea and anything else I see that inspires.
The pictures are mine too. Some taken to match a poem; some poems written to match a pic; others chosen because they work well with words written.
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