Waiting for Sophie ...

I waited for Sophie in the Scratch Bar with Jay - 

Young creatives were drinking craft beers - 

I'd walked up Lavender Hill, past the poignant reef of Arding and Hobbs - a homeless girl sat cross legged upon the pavement - I heard all the languages of the world in the exciting darkness - 

We sat with our bumpers of red, talking about the commodification of learning - 

Music was playing, the joyous fanfares of A Candle's Fire - 

Jay, as ever, was courtly and kind - 

Sophie arrived, greeted by her people - 

I remembered how we'd hooted with joy seeing Sophie's name on the TV screen - Producer Sophie Bradey - 

Here she now was, smiling her clever thoughtful ancient smile - 

After the workshop, we all sat round a distressed table for a beggars banquet - 

There was laughter over bumpers, wisdom in our jokes - 

21.00

Monday 16 November 2015

Battersea Arts Centre

London