First Times

My boyfriend warned me that he

had a somewhat eccentric landlord, 

one who had permanently locked the front door.

But I was still surprised to find that

the only way in or out

was through a cantankerous sash window.

Well, it was different!

A new experience!

Later, he made toast 

and asked me if I liked marmite.

I’d never heard of marmite

and so I misheard ‘marmalade’.

He asked me if  I liked it 

spread thick or thin.

Of course I said thick.

Well that was a shock!

A new experience.

Later we three went to the Grand Hotel 

for afternoon tea. 

It was very grand

with waiters dressed up

like penguins.

Well, there’s a first time for everything!

And a last.

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