In the moments

In the moments

When the sun shines

It might be a dream

But there is affirmation

In the warmth

The sweat on my brow

An honest response.

Freckles reign supreme

In those moments

Of remembrance

With the spice

Of romance

Tweaking the mood

Bringing a smile

To my face.

When the sun shines

We beam,

It is something

In the water

As mum used to say.

Those old-time

Phrases

Music hall days

When taking the waters

Made destinations

Of spa towns.

Whatever happened to Scarborough?

When it was set fair

To be a landmark

Destination

Never to return.

Do towns cease

To exist

Once we turn our backs?

All of this and more

Drifts by my window

With the pollen spores

Just a sneeze away

And a sky full

Of dandelion clocks

A regiment of parachutes

Tickling my throat,

A bridge too far

To be thankful.