10p for a memory

I’m reminded of you –
a memory
the feeling I used to have when I had 10p.

I could buy a mars-bar (with change!)
I didn’t have to settle for caramac -
a packet of crisps.

10p - the pinnacle.
christmas-day come early
a mars-bar to myself.

luxury.

that’s what you were to me.
an unobtainable thing
which I obtained.

 rippled-shape
quality-wrapped
black-and-gold.

sweetest taste
upon my lips -
lingering

savoured.
again and again -
and again.

and if ever I become a millionaire –

I’ll buy the company!

image; Art Johnstone. ‘a memory’. 10p for a mars (with change).