Cheeses

I know your stepdad is ill
and your mother is worried
and you need to be there to feed the chickens

and take Bernard for a walk
but I'd have liked you to come
to the theatre with me

I pre-booked the tickets
at some cost
and now it is too short notice

to Ebay them.
I am sure Alexander will join me
but I had hoped it could be

a chance for us to spend some time together.
I'd booked a table at the Maniche
I know you've often said you would love

to eat there.
Give them my love
and tell your stepdad to get well soon

but please do not come back
with any of their cheeses
they make the fridge smell unpleasant

and we can buy better locally.