Saturday, 23 May 2026

Les Champs Aux Cheveux De Lin, Goole




(After Betjeman)


In the linseed fields of Ging Gang Goole,

My love and I did meet,

And by location’s name inspired,

I thought to take my cue

We lay among the lovely plants

And both removed our sweaty pants

To remedy the heat,

Both of the day and of my loins 

For precious parts must be kept cool,

But my sweet girl, it so transpired,

Of such matters had no clue,

And so we lay for hours and hours

Among the lovely linseed flowers,

Until, like them, my balls turned blue.