i've been to london twice / i've had the pleasure of being a yankee at a pub in twickenham / this was long ago in the eighties / i have no idea what it's like now
Wow, the things you notice when you don't have your nose glued to your phone. Brava, Jill - you are welcome to give us more of these closely observed forays. ⭐
Yep, that’s the London I remember- much better on account of your closely observed telling of the day. I learned to let it wash over me, more’s the pity. I decided at one point that “Sorry!” Was London-speak for Hello. But maybe it’s different now. Superb writing, loved it!
The next time someone asks me what I think of London, I think I'll send them this. It sums up a lot of what I think about it. The gyms and shiny surfaces point is so perfect. And I've been on enough late-night trains back north to know the type of characters you're referring to. This was lyrical!
you say so much with so little
the first 3 couplets are precious
i've been to london twice / i've had the pleasure of being a yankee at a pub in twickenham / this was long ago in the eighties / i have no idea what it's like now
well now i do
hilarious
lot's of words to look up
brilliant and dire
Thank you Rohn 🙏 really glad you enjoyed!
Wow, the things you notice when you don't have your nose glued to your phone. Brava, Jill - you are welcome to give us more of these closely observed forays. ⭐
🙏 thank you MTF, more coming soon x
People watching phD
❤️ love that (and you!) HUGS x
Yep, that’s the London I remember- much better on account of your closely observed telling of the day. I learned to let it wash over me, more’s the pity. I decided at one point that “Sorry!” Was London-speak for Hello. But maybe it’s different now. Superb writing, loved it!
Glad you enjoyed, thank you Paul 🙏
The next time someone asks me what I think of London, I think I'll send them this. It sums up a lot of what I think about it. The gyms and shiny surfaces point is so perfect. And I've been on enough late-night trains back north to know the type of characters you're referring to. This was lyrical!
Without friction, there's no grip. Slips will surely show.
I'm a little concerned about that Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese board in a few years time post-Charles III.
Always a delight to read, Jill.
Thank you Ram ❤️
This is incredible. The way you *see* people and then articulate what you've seen... It's really a gift
High praise, thank you my friend!
That was really great x
And that was very kind of you to say Robert. Thank you 🙏
The city we call home these days well and truly nailed. This is a great piece of writing, Jill.
Thank you so much 🙏