Listen Hard

Listen Hard

Pink and white blossom rejoices,

Air entices, warm,

Breeze tickles petals,

Teases in the rebirth,

The playground is busy now,

Children in innocent pursuits,

Delightful laughter resonates,

Listen hard, listen hard,

For the clatter goes on!

Wheels, naked on rail, distant,

Always the rude intrusion,

Harsh reminder Notting Hill

is always hungry,

Red and silver capsules snake, deep,

Gold dazzles high in blue,

London Underground is relentless,

Hot chaos at Marble Arch,

Tranquil silence at Ruislip Gardens.

© Michael Garrad February 2012