A Painting by Jack Vettriano ©

by Robbie Kennedy Bennett
(Codsall)

I wish for many an obvious thing
Wealth and my health and muse what the future may bring
Thankful for all that I have but I wish I could sing

I wish I could play the piano
Strum along on a six-string guitar
Worry no more about bank balance
Own a bit of land a larger house and drive a bigger better car

Strange though I wish I were in a picture
Of a painting by Jack Vettriano
In the background walking to Largo
Rain, wind or shine
Wishful thinking of mine

Attempting for a moment or two to inscribe
Endeavour I do to describe
Wishing I had learned more in my time
At least employed avoiding prison and crime

I have the highest regard for the honest card dealt in my hand
Admittedly I sulk and I skulk for a stretch of sand
Occasionally making me harp on and whinge
Begging his merit a royal golden fringe

Yes, I wish I were in a picture
Of a painting by Jack Vettriano
In the background walking to Largo
Rain, wind or shine
Wishful thinking of mine