Ode to Gordon Copyright © John Snell 2010

Ocean apart, warming smile
Knowing we had to wait a while
We start to chat to pass the day
Families, Governments and all they say
On and on and on we spoke
Twinkling eye and many a joke
Our love of words and of writing
We both found it quite exciting
To leave behind something of us
Without wanting to make a fuss
We simply take out paper and pen
To write down what, where and when
The special times that meant so much
The kindly word, the gentle touch
We’ll soon be nearing journeys end
It’s been a joy for me to spend
Some time with you, a nation’s treasure
It has given me so much pleasure.