Such a still airless morning for a walk
but we went anyway, having planned it
days before. We had studied the maps, talked
endlessly about who would take what kit,
considering just what was possible.
I was to provide rucksacks, my camera,
food for us both (maybe some plum crumble)
and that sort of thing. You said ,"No okra"
because I like Carribbean food. You
drove, brought maps, the dog, and a crate of beer.
I took photos. Nothing special or too
alarming. There was one I missed: I fear
I was too slow getting the camera out.
all you can see is your dog's fuzzy snout!

05/11/2011

Author's Note: Everyone has a photo somewhere that went wrong in some way, but is so full of memories that it is treasured.

The original, Secret Sonnet version can be seen HERE I think on the whole I prefer this, which is more visibly a sonnet

Posted on 05/11/2011
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