Eurasian Girl, Sussex 1961

A misfit among misfits Away from family and friends Wondering was I wrong and Is this how the adventure ends. Had I chosen the wrong course Leaving my little village behind Wracked with doubt and despair That overwhelmed my mind. Sitting on the floor Beginning to think I really shouldn’t have had That last but one drink. Feeling sad, lost, all alone Mind in a drunken whirl When she sat next to me Unknown Eurasian girl. I knew I shouldn’t be here I was totally out of place But I somehow responded To the smile on her face. She sat and talked with me Seemed to understand My state of despair, gently Took and held my hand Laid her head on my shoulder Somehow brought me release As we quietly sat there until Gradually, I felt at peace. We sat there just talking All through that long night Until a sudden dawn chorus And the breaking of first light. She squeezed my hand, Kissed my cheek, And we parted then Each to face their new week. The next time I saw her It was from far too far As she gave me a wave Across a crowded bar. Laughter and shouts and Music playing far too loud As I tried to reach her side. Through an unparting crowd. By the time I reached The place she’d been My Eurasian girl was Nowhere to be seen. I never knew just why She came to me that night But her calming presence Helped me put things right My Eurasian girl came, Helped me move on And, having done her bit Had very quietly gone.