Unpacking a Bomb
Articles for the Blind
wrapped securely as a bomb
like Dad impossible to open
Dad’s… his presents
containing surprise practical mug:
King Charles III Coronation
tissue pink and pretty wrapping
luxury chocolate biscuits
and coated Brazil nuts
flat as a calendar in September
hand-tapestried heart
cut-ups of photos and smiles
with message for Wild Women
happy mushrooms… solar powered
gift for the Gardener in a pot
large-print light-reading crime novels
and the lady loves…
chosen Eros-bright
on the Eve of St Agnes…
awaiting natal presence of dawn
cards for strapping newborn
rising into the delights of Retirement
candles, cake, Italian fizz and pink roses
counting up to a big one