First Times
He forewarned me
about the eccentric landlord
who, for unspecified reasons
had permanently locked the front door
of his boyfriend’s flat
leaving a cantankerous sash window
to be the only way in or out.
A new experience, indeed!
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.
A new experience, for sure!
Later, we all went to the Grand Hotel
for afternoon tea.
It was very grand
with waiters dressed up
like penguins.
Very strange
but there’s a first time for everything!
And a last.
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