The Poem

To Richard - in prison
From Althea - not in prison

Dear Dicky it's a shame
You're stuck in prison - all the same
A woman has her needs
And with you up there in Leeds
Behind bars with your jailors
And me down here in Portsmouth -
The streets awash with sailors...

Well, I'm sure you'll understand
None of this was planned
I've not fallen out of love
But when push comes to shove
A woman's gotta do
What a woman's gotta do -
So I did it

Well, thanks for all the fun
But now I've got to run
I'm just off up the Palais -
Best of luck
Yours ever
Ali