David Harley

Moments

I sit here in my room

The empty box is by my side

As I place random objects into it from my head

Moments of my life

An AA Atlas turned to Sevenoaks

My wife’s wedding dress still in tissue paper

My wedding tie still with its red wine stains

A favourite 1930s Myott art deco jug bought at a fete in Dulwich Village

The Beatles ‘Revolver’ Album from 1966 with its brilliant artwork

Going to be such an influence on me

Finally the ‘Abbey Road’ sign opposite

Where I lived when I was 16

All in my empty box

23rd Sept 2025

Composed during Poetry Path meeting from a photo of a box

A Trip to Southend

Looking on at Summer's lost
Of ferris wheels and candy floss
Happy times wish you were here
To take the air on Southend pier

Peter Pan in evening lights
So many things just to delight
The photographs don't make it clear
How life has changed on Southend Pier

Canvey Island in the rain

Far of views to the Isle of Grain

And thinking France was very near

Through the telescope on Southend Pier

Naughty postcards ‘Kiss Me Quick’

Hot Dogs, onions, ketchup thick

Kursal Bingo ‘Full House Here’

Such happy times on Southend Pier

Rossi Ice Cream by the sea

The Floral Clock shows time for tea

As daytime closes, night draws near

And the lights come on on Southend Pier

And now I stand here in the sea
The evening sun sinks low at Leigh
The Peter Boat sells cockles and beer
To Summers lost on Southend Pier