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November 2, 2016
and Winston called
en-route to the river,
a morning welcome
to deliver.
That Golden Retriever
from across the way –
a trusted pal became
from the first day.
and Penny came by
every now and then-
the name we christened,
a very cute pea-hen,
who visited from
Harcourt Arboretum
at Nunenham Courtenay,
looking for a crumb.
And next door’s cat-
a fluffy ‘black and white’,
in her magnificence
appeared at daylight.
Our Siamese boys
always the first to see
her prompt arrival,
would then alert me.
and our ageing Setter,
when turning grey,
lived out his life
in the best way,
with daily walks
along Sandford Lock-
a place we still re-visit
when taking stock,
of the dreaming spires
and seats of learning,
and autumns bliss,
when leaves were turning.
Though short lived was
to be our stay-
A place in our hearts,
Oxford, to this day.
A life lived through animals
who came and went.
Everyone a gift
from heaven sent.
The joy of nostalgia-
that two-edged sword.
A constant reminder
life shouldn’t be ignored.
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