"Missed You"

I've decided....
Tomorrow I'm going to see you
It's been a month or more
It's live we've never been apart
When I push open your door.
You're certainly not the biggest
In fact some might say quite small
But size isn't everything
On the 5th floor of the Festival Hall.
For I'm talking about the Poetry Library
Where my books are overdue
Don't know if you've noticed 
But I really have missed you. 
Gently working my way along your shelves
Eyeing up each and every cover
I don't know if there's such a thing
But you're my secret literary lover.
I don't visit as much as I used to
But I still like to look
Sitting down with your pamphlets
I can read you like a book.
People talk of hidden gems
Well you're the jewel in London's crown 
And even though I'm fine today
You're a great 'pick-me-up' when feeling down.
As the song goes: "You're the Pride of South London"
Even though you're not Pink & Blue
So I'll meet you after work tomorrow night
If you forgive me for neglecting you.

Dulwich Poet 30th October 2015


(It's been a while since I've visited the Poetry Library, at the Festival Hall...and I love going there. I support Dulwich Hamlet Football Club, and our colours are pink and blue)