Thursday, 16 October 2025

16th October 2025

 


hospital trip

DK can't drive afterwards

dilated pupils


© Rachel Green October 2025


Robbie Burns Dick


"What was your favourite way to travel?" asked

the cards I bought to prompt my memory

but as I've said, the lack money tasked

us walking two-plus miles to shops, you see.

Thus I got well used to Shanks' Pony

though took the bus the seven miles to school

with bus pass issued by a council crony

who treated claimants like a peasant fool.

We went by train for fortnights in the summer

from Birmingham to Newcastle and back

with orange squash and Beano comic Bumper

and egg and chips for tea at Nana's flat.

 My favourite view remains a comfort giver:

 seeing Tyne Bridge as we cross the river


© Rachel Green October 2025



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