1 June

The seven-fifteen from Warrior Square to Brighton-

Two carriages and crowded all the way -

But on this first of June, how could the day,

In blazing sunlight, fail my soul to lighten?

Just time for a coffee and a croissant

Before I'm off again to Southampton Central

With time to read the paper and essential

Solitude, to meditate upon.

The Downlands and the Sea as we slip past

West Worthing, Chichester and Angmering

Down to the Water's muddy flats which bring

The end in sight - for this peace can not last.

          Then, after three brief hours of quiet thought

          I have no choice but turn my hand to work.

Brian Hick 1.6.09

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