Sheila Charles PLEASE HURRY
A friend had purchased a new car.
She offered to take me for a ride.
I was extremely grateful.
I sat there happily by her side.
We called in for lunch at a cafe-
You know, the way you do?
(I think it should be compulsory
For ALL cafes to have a loo!)
However, I thought I would be okay
But then, as we were on our way back,
My friend suddenly said, “We’ll go the long way round.
Let’s get off the beaten track.
I’ll show you where my grandparents lived
Right up until they died.”
(the road was not tar-seated
But she took it all in her stride.)
Then she said, “We’re not in a hurry, are we?”
Well, what on earth could I say?
She added, “I just love driving this car.”
That was obvious, by the way!
Could I last out until I got home?
I was silently praying to my dead dad –
“Please let me last until I get home.”
So okay, you may think I’m mad!
Well eventually we got home.
She said, “Can I use your loo?”
I still did not dare tell her
That I needed to use it too!
I managed, but only just.
Now you may be wondering why.
I am telling you this story.
You see, I’m not usually shy –
But, when it comes to toilets, I AM.
Why I am like that, heaven only knows.
After all, even I am aware
That everyone everywhere GOES!
illustration by ume-nori
