Wednesday 29 October 2008

The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin

Reggie, Reggie
Ask, "does the world still feel for you?"
Your eyes flick from the crossword
To the window carriage view

Reggie, Reggie
Four across and twenty-seven down
Words used to come with ease
But now the clues furrow your brow

The fall and the rise
All the inward cries
Reggie, does the world still feel for you?

Reggie, Reggie
Yet again the five-past-eight is late
Delayed by leaves upon the line
Approaching New Cross Gate

Reggie, Reggie
Secretary waiting for the word
You love your wife yet
Still you fantasise of the absurd

The fall and the rise
The wandering eyes
Reggie, does the world still feel for you?

Sanctuary
On soothing, sandy shores
Your mind is set upon the surf
The end's the only cure

Sanctuary
The sombre waves still lure
Lifes'twinge within reminds you yet
You've too much to live for

Reggie, Reggie
Polished shoes pace upon frozen ground
Hear umbrella point tap
Such a secure, routine sound

The fall and the rise
The audible sighs
Reggie, Does the world still feel for you?

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