The best thing
that you gave me
a silver pen?
a holiday in Venice?
that brief hope?

The worst thing –
syphallis

Too many cooks
spoilt the broth
I blame Robin
and his Chili sauce

The home on
the web
for old school friends
relives the past
and also
works for enemies

Do those who don’t reply
ever
even sometimes
remember why I wanted to
remain friends?

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My idea of the perfect
summer’s day
is to go for a walk
perhaps cliff top
overlooking the sea
then descend
hand in hand
to arrive at a bar, for
a pint
and later a meal
sitting out
and enjoying sun and
a gentle breeze.
Later, home
and the day is
made better still
by the calm that still
prevails.

Amended 16 January 2003