Grimbeau

See the merman on the pushchair

huffing and grunting

like Puffing Billy, steam coming

from his nostrils

negotiating a three-point turn,

searching for the short term memory loss

that is a morning milk bottle. Splash!

It slips and spills some globs

on the floor and leg rash.

Not dropped though

so no need to cry.

Just grin and bear it:

get used to rancidness.

No rashers till you shower

when the care comes.