Valerie In The Gallery

I bumped into Valerie
in the gallery
she was busy looking
at the art.

Taking advantage
(like me)
of the free entry.
The free art.

Then along came Penny
and I think
we all had the same thought.
I said, 'Isn't it great
this free art. It's not
costing us a penny is it Penny?'

Then we saw Art.

When he appeared
it gave me a start.
He was looking dishevelled.
Down at heel.
In need of a good meal.

'Good to see you Arthur.
Fancy half a pint
and some peanuts?'
I said (generous as ever).
'Your round.'

But he reckoned he'd no money.

So I said fine, forget it
and apologised verbally to Valerie
for bumping into her
in the gallery
('No harm done,' she said)
and left right
then.

Then
I saw Ben
and said, 'Where
have you been,
Ben?'


Poem copyright Bernard Young
Artwork 'I Didn't Light the Fire' copyright Jilly Boel

Note: The above poem is or is not based on true events. Only the names have or have not been changed.

Note on Note: If you have read this far you may or may not have too much time on your hands.

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