For My Friend Nadia

Twenty Years of This

When Mrs. Jones
has made her mark
depriving you
of laughter,
call me and
within a flash
I'll give you
my canister.
Then you can
shake out
someone's lawn at
LD's Photo Counter,
giving me
a story
to tell
forever after.
If fair is fair
then you too
can celebrate
your stunt,
of the time
you got me to
go searching for
Mike Hunt.
Let's call a truce,
enjoy the fruits
of 20 years of
labour,
and know
that I
am here
for you
with endless
party favours!

Sally