Budd's Eyes 

as Seen by Woman in Cafe

Shepton Mallet - 14th March 2026

Swim with me, swim with me 

in your kaleidoscope of imagery.

All those fragments of memory 

glistening like diamonds in those eyes.

Forever with me, you capture them all

And hold them in such warmth.

"You've been there",

"We are there".

What could I want of this life

other than to stare.

"Who's buying the coffee?"

"Who cares"

"Who's staring at you!"

"Nobody but me"

And from the depths she rises

And asks, "what's his name?"

I reply "Buddy."

And the kaleidoscope has form again,

cutting and splintering and shaping not just now but, then and the future.

I am dismayed but resourceful asking

"What brings you here?"

She replies, 

"Your dog's eyes."