The View

such turmoil in the ancient
streets of the old capital - our
representatives, what do they do

a million miles away, here,
in the mountains the wind is
up in sympathy, gusting
in my flue

I did a town run today, tutting
at selfish drivers, waving
cordially at others of whom
I approved - small bustling
city on the move

I came home happily, smiling
deep inside my body in the
spirit place, and have lived
my place of peace today
on the settee
in front of my blazing stove:
there is no better view

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