I know your stepdad is ill
and your mother is worried
and you need to be there to feed the chickens
and take Bernard for a walk
but I'd have liked you to come
to the theatre with me
I pre-booked the tickets
at some cost
and now it is too short notice
to Ebay them.
I am sure Alexander will join me
but I had hoped it could be
a chance for us to spend some time together.
I'd booked a table at the Maniche
I know you've often said you would love
to eat there.
Give them my love
and tell your stepdad to get well soon
but please do not come back
with any of their cheeses
they make the fridge smell unpleasant
and we can buy better locally.
