Our English host was gracious
We were soon at ease;
Or almost:
The servants
were watching.
Our English host was gracious
We were soon at ease;
Or almost:
The servants
were watching.

Gieve Patel (born 18 August 1940) is an Indian Parsi poet, playwright, painter,[2][3] as well as a practising physician. He belongs to a group of writers who have subscribed themselves to the 'Green Movement' which is involved in an effort to protect the envi…
View profile & all 8 Poems / StoriesA case in point, the expert says;A woman thrust glowing faggots
God orsomething like that
the old croneslurping up
There may be a very small comfortIn knowing yourself finally
Squirrels in Washington comeGalloping at you in fours, then brake