It was this time or that

It was this time or that the

kids climbed on our laps

to watch mildly gently coloured rain

It was that time or this

they only knew life’s bliss

and none of its pain

A stormy sweet rustling breeze brought time to its knees as once true lovers strolled by the Seine It was this time or that as I lay pissed in a council flat

you wore a wedding hat.

It was that time or this you kissed away tears

crushed and bent by the years.

It was this time or that you became a doormat

And had nothing to say.

It was that time or this

I wanted you to stay

but death

sent you away.