A lunch in Tuscany ...

This is like a lunch in Tuscany -

Jay adjusted his fedora -

The sun, the wine, the olives -

There were forget-me-nots amongst the bright tangled grass -

Beyond the apple tree was an ancient vine -

Birds sang amongst the blossoms -

We sprinkled black pepper upon our omelettes -

A butterfly flew over our heads -

Andy poured out the red wine -

Inside the house there were musical instruments -

A harmonium, a saxophone, a box banjo, Chinese pipes -

Photographs of daughters -

A wood burning stove -

Paintings of pale landscapes -

I was beguiled by the welcoming magician who lived here -

There were his books, his words, his treasures -

There, in the mirror, his gentle smile -


14.00
Monday 22 April 2019

Weymouth
Dorset