On a visit to Amsterdam in 2006
Float tank treats,
a secret library all arcane,
bicycles and mittens.
Abbraxas foot padding,
With a cherry genever throat,
Hash and harsh after,
Hotel Belga breakfast.
Canal bridge avenues,
A dance on the bar at ‘teasers’
But try and avoid the football crowds.
Red light curiosity – with respect then go.
Paradiso Rock crunch,
In a church that’s in song of 115 decibels.
Tram rides – umpteen times whilst dazed by -
Canal boats and history.
Rembrandt – Van Gogh?
Van Gogh – Rembrandt?
You decide who wins.