Fantasia on a theme by Thomas Tallis

I thought of you today.
In a teashop in Penzance.

There were blue plastic gingham tablecloths.
It was light and airy,
Sitting with a friend
Over coffee.

And then (for there was Classic FM)
I was swept away.

Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis.

And oh, my darling,
You were there
You really were.

The teashop and the gingham disappeared.
Through clean net curtains the street
Seemed to melt.
Traffic silent,
People whispertalking.

And my eyes filled with tears.
Where was I?
I don’t know.
But I know that you were there.
With me.