Four Love Affairs

FOUR LOVE AFFAIRS The French health food shop Near Vasilyastrovskaya metro, With a tiny patio garden bench - Fell in love there with the language of the French. Closed now for property development. Ironbridge Folk Club, In the shadow of enormous cooling towers Of the power station majestic - Fell in love there with folk music. Demolished now for road widening. Under-a-Fiver second-hand bookshop In Henry Street, Dublin, Found many bargains, many gems of writing - Fell in love there with literature so exciting. Redeveloped now as a mall. The Chippy take-out, Bensham Road, Gateshead, Fragrant in smells of vinegar, and delightful On cold nights with its steamy swirl - Fell in love there with my first girl. Slum clearance has now razed it.