We are in a motorway service station
It is three in the morning
We are sharing a coffee
Just to keep awake
You have purchased a book
As a gift for me
Modern Nature
Derek Jarman
I am reading it and watching people
I admire his book
It makes me happy
You are so thoughtful
Our coach has broken down
We will have to wait for a replacement
Which is two hours away
We will be an incredible dream
You ask me why I said this
I do not answer but smile
Are you hungry
I am
I could kill a burger
So could I
I wonder where we will be
In twenty-four hours time
Holding each other in bed I think
As the hour is late
Your gift will be on my cabinet
As I tend to read in bed
But we are here at present
Drinking coffee
And sharing a burger (and fries)
This is a casual diet
A diet on the move
I ask God’s forgiveness
He remains silent
But I know that he is pleased with me
As I have found the brown sauce unopened
Today is Friday the First of June
I have never been in this location
On Friday the First of June
And am likely never to be here again