I am surprised that he remembered me
As we had only met briefly
In the Portobello Road
Many years previously
But when he saw me in a shopping mall
He greeted me like an old friend
We chatted about our trips to America
Before he was recognised by autograph hunters
After we promised to stay in touch
I left the mall as I had a train to catch
The following morning the newspapers
Carried photographs of our gentle reunion
Which disappointed me greatly
As I value my privacy above everything else
DP (2021)