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Why are we going to France?

This must be the end.

We've had enough

Of airport queues

To drive us round the bend!

Why are we going to France

When we can walk from home

Down to the beach

And back again

Without needing to roam.

Why are we going to France

When all we need is here?

The tide is out

The sun is up

Let's just sit by the pier.

Why are we going to France

When we can sit and think

On the terrace

Of this hotel

With Biddenden's to drink?

Why are we going to France

When the sea's so calm?

A two-year-old

Could jump the waves

Without coming to harm.

Why are we going to France

When, from across the bay,

The yachts and downs

Smile at us

Through the morning haze.

Why are we going to France

When we can always be,

Whatever the troubles

Dog the coast,

Beside this wine dark sea?

Brian Hick August 2012

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