Betjeman Notes

Socks under top blanket so they're warm in the morning Fleece and tracksuit bottoms… doesn't rhyme Supper on lap tray…no I used to get angry when louts jumped the queue Too tired to complain and I'm not in a rush Supper on lap tray while watching the telly Nothing too delicious, mainly some mush When people who don't know me use my first name I do think it rather impertinent My less formal friends never minded so much I'm thinking of Marjorie, Kurt and Ant 6 different pills, 6 times a day Maintenance more than improvement But leg pain is maybe a bit less severe And this morning brought with it a marvellous movement