Helen Drew

As I unscrewed my bottle of rum
A genie
came out
of a cloud
of smoke
told me I could have one
wish

I pointed at the bottle
and said I
would like a bottle of rum
that would last
forever.

I'd drink it with a girl
from
Sheffield
called Helen Drew
(born either two days
before me
or two days after)
we would drink rum and
coke
in parks
on mountain tops
on
beaches.

The genie granted my wish
of
rum.
If I could have my time again
I'd wish for Helen
Drew first
and buy the rum
myself.