Welcome to the Jungle

We stopped for a drink on the way

was this foreshadowing at play?

Talking father and son things,

now as Grandad and Dad it brings

new challenges, but this is all about the show,

just around the corner,

In the Arts Theatre,

Bijou and Petite, 

subtle and discreet,

until we enter the Jungle,

up on stage and a pulled pint,

snap shots for the album, 

we sit down with abandon

watching the show unfold,

bold chaps take to the stage, 

playing music of my age

intermixed with instrumental skill,

with tap dance rhythm on the bill, 

still the monologues remind us

of how the post covid world finds us,

beautiful harmonies highlight the simplicity

of the message, this bar was our altar,

to the social support system we pray,

and, if one or more should falter,

their fellows keep the blues at bay,

a final message about staying calm, 

those pub friends may be your balm, 

when troubles start to rumble

come join us in the Jungle.