The named railway carriages

Cherry and Cream

Chocolate and Cream

Cream and Dream

Were stationary beneath my box

For some reason I was very happy

Zoology was sitting in the corner

On a high wooden stool

Reading a book of Somerset Folk Songs

I gave the driver the all clear

To proceed out of the loop

He waved in a cheery manner

And I blew a mock kiss in return

I had been reading the station copy

Of The Tempest to pass the hours

Miranda asked if I would like a cup of tea

I accepted her kind offer

Would I like a Chocolate Cake

Cherries and Cream

Hidden together in a Dream