Stuart Miller-Osborne

Do you like poetry Yes I do I also like poetry My name is Mona I am called Kensington That is an unusual name Lets say my parents Once went to London I am so sorry to pry Most people call me Ken Do you like your name Yes My horrible brother Has told everybody…

What a meal What a wonderful meal I do not think I have tasted better What is your secret Rebecca Now that would be telling You will be fast asleep When Mike and I leave tomorrow The list you requested will be on the table Although I have altered one small thing Do not worry…

I do like your shirt Sylvia Yes it is one of my favourites Is it based on a Mondrian work Yes I also have a few prints And a painted wooden mannequin Which was a gift from Celia Bee Are you no longer seeing her Yes we broke up three months ago I still miss…

Cat Dog Castles Why did you say that I did not say that I said Cat Dog Castles Whatever for It is the name Of my goldfish I could not think Of anything more suitable

During the storm We sheltered In the gallery Monet Was at home So we stayed For afternoon tea

Do you realise That I am taking a bath In the City of Bath It was so nice of you to invite me As recently I have not been my Sunday Best And you are the guest of honour At the Bath Literary Festival I am proud of your company Josie It is not that…

There was a slight noise A leaflet dropped to the floor Sephine was asleep Josie was in the bath I was reading a book Which was asking one question

As the air cools And the days fade I stay in my room Recording each butterfly That has visited My beautiful garden

I wake up each morning To a kaleidoscope of colour These are the butterflies of Aix Some are on wing others still

It was getting much cooler in the mornings As the nights were lengthening without notice Up to a couple of weeks ago it was almost tropical And I wore only a tee shirt and jeans when walking Rex But now I am wearing my thin sweaters after their sleep