May Bank Holiday

I remember
May days 
Long ago
Of rain drops
Down the collar
Of rhododendrons
Dripping red
Drop roses
By the hedge's edge.
Blackbird's up tail warning
Alarming through the copse
The rising squelch
Of drenched boot mire
And all the chill
Of spring on hold.
Then
By the stone wall's lee
Cheese and pickle sandwich
And a flask of sweetened tea.

How long will it take to get back home Dad?

JL May 7. 11:37