3544 - Here I go

A late night sure enough, but I stayed strong
After the evening in Lost In Tokyo
I'm safely home, I'm back where I belong
Followed Matthew's advice, somehow said no
To buying beer and cigs as I would do
Routinely til recently, but no more
Not tonight, and so happily tomorrow
I'll be clean despite the late night, ensure
I'll feel good, hopefully well rested, for
Two days of usefulness, don't come along
That often, Bank Holiday Monday, so
Sunday, Monday, instead of being a bore
Can be two days of hard work, I'm not wrong
Could advertise for pupils - good to go!

3543 - Itchy fingers

A day at home, but kept fairly busy
Researched Milan, and posted my Malta
Album on Facebook, ironed, watched TV
Listened to several CDs, and read the
Guardian online. Later, played great guitar
I'm still making progress. Found I could play
Along to jazz and Spanish, after a
Single listen before I went away
On holiday. Can jam to all that they
Can throw at me. These boils irritate me
On my hands, they're the itchiest by far
Got them on neck and face too. They won't stay
Long, I hope. Mosquito bites from the sea
Coast of the Med, I do seem to suffer

3542 - Malta Day 4

Last day in Malta, had a good long chat
At breakfast to Italian couple and
Jessica the hostess, Portuguese chap
And his Spanish girl too. Saw I was tanned!
My white highlights highlighted in the sun
(No comments on that though - only I know
They are highlights...) Caught bus to airport, zoomed
Along nicely, last view of Malta, though
I take back fond memories of the place, oh
And the people, so friendly. I think that
I could spend the winters there when wizened
And old, live in a hotel like Brits do
Then go back home for summer! Salford flat
And Malta hotel - cool!!! Dreams never end!

3541 - Malta Day 3

Good sleep, chat with Virginia at breakfast
Just cereals and toast, and coffee too
Got bus to Gozo, ferry was quite fast
From Mgarr, bus to Ramla Bay, not true
The sand is red, but it relaxes you
After an hour or so, bus to ancient
Megalithic dwelling - Ggantija!
The oldest in the world, or so they claimed
Nipped in just before the crowd. Next, I went
By bus again to Victoria / Rabat
(The main town of Gozo). Sky now clear blue
My head and face a little burnt, and sent
Mad with itchy spots. Some unseen insects
Have bitten me here and there (like in Corfu)

Wed 27 Apr

3540 - Malta Day 2

First full day in Malta, slept well in my
Quiet single room, nice warm duvet, breakfast
At eight, then checked out market stalls nearby
The hostel. bus to Mdina / Rabat
(Old medieval city), then Dingli, fast
Real fast, saw cliffs there, two more buses to
Golden Bay, it was well worth it, great laughs
In the sea, big waves, good sand. I tried to
Dry my underpants and get a tan, blue
Skies with small white clouds, not too hot, but why
As a Brit, would I miss out? It was less
Cold than a British resort. Had hoped to
Walk round St Paul's and Bugibba, but I
Missed out, stayed on bus, Sliema at last!

Tue 26 Apr

3539 - Malta Day 1

No sleep at all last night in the airport
Sat downstairs, in Arrivals, busy 'til
One thirty a.m. - and I even ate
To pass the time... Slept on the flight, a real
Stiff breeze after touchdown, bus to town, swirl
Of dust and sand whipped by the wind, but nice
Popped into hostel, met Jessica, goal
Was now to walk round Valletta, a trice
And it was done, late lunch of rabbit sauce
Was good, and local ale too. Fridge magnet
Of Malta bought, but now started to feel
Like a rest in my room needed. Shut eyes
A couple of hours. I still need to sort
Out wi-fi. Also, no heating - oh well...!!

Mon 25 Apr

3538 - Here comes the sun and fun

I've done most of the packing for Malta
So now I'm doing today's poem now
Before I head off down town, watch soccer
With Louis, then to the station, cos how
Can I sleep at home? Time will not allow
It, as my flight's at six in the morning
So I'll sit in the airport, sleep somehow
If I can, or just read and wait, listening
To some music, and chilling, clock-watching
So I'll write this now while still at home, a
Grey somewhat chilly morning, showers sour
The atmosphere, nicely justifying
My sunshine break, so long since hot weather!
But tomorrow, mid-Med's where I'll be. Wow!!