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They’ve waited around
practicing their manoeuvres
up and down the canal side
mastering approaches
Eyes focused
for a signal
and a time
and a place of green
Spring afternoon
perfect conditions
for old friends
to compete against each other
Superstar sportsmen
can only sit and watch
as gladiatorial battles take place
on the terracotta tiles
Spectators look on
from vaulted vantage points
up high and looking down
on the contest below
As they take their positions
and wait for the starter
spreading the breadcrumbs
across the walkway
I have a very talented Air Traffic Controller in my garden. S/he manages a huge number of flights without a single collision!
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