Ode to London

London I love you

I miss you with all my heart

You took me in but spat me out

I knew it from the start

Despite the gloomy winters

When the sun would barely shine

The summer days were oh so long

I quaffed a lot of wine

I lived upon the River Thames

And heard its history whisper:

"We love a pint, you'll drink all night

  No matter how hard you resist it!"

English pubs with open fires

The bell would chime at 10

Then back to mine we'd go

And party til who knew when

The morning Tube would come

My body cold and shivering

Into work I'd struggle

My brain still soaked and blithering

The working day would end

Sitting at my desk

The tinkling of the drinks trolley

Would reignite my zest

I could go on and on you see

But this story won't end well

I don't blame you London

It was me who jumped and fell

I love you London

Still miss you with all my heart

I will come back to you one day

We'll make a brand new start

English Festival Season 2006
Wearing my motto emblazoned across my chest

Love

Vanessa