The Fallen Imperialist

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[MyLittleMonkey]

The Fallen Imperialist



I will come clean;
I have swan in such dreams
walking through snicket lanes
kicking stones with the lads.

Porky Parker reckoned he was going to
be a plumber just like his Dad. And Greg
thought a lawyer or something else
that would make him think of fast cars
and big houses on the coast. Sega Mega-Drives 
were also quite popular at the time. Chris Hui didn’t
come for walks with the lads, his Mum said
he didn’t have time come out and play. He’s a Doctor now. 

Duff always wanted to be a fireman
cos whenever we drove past the station 
they’d be playing volley ball in the training yard.
Skip to his credit, never had a clue
about such dreams cos all they did
was cause his heart to corset, smoking
drinking, and avoiding such dreams
was enough for him. He likes being happy.

And me, well my only excuse is the fact
that I was sleeping at the time.