In the subway they’re cleaning the graffiti;

new mural with torch / jubilee theme.

Railway bridges receive fresh coats of paint.

Down-at-heel England attempting to gleam.  

The schoolkids have made willow sculptures

of cyclists leading the way. At the park

where teenagers drink wine all night,

the beer tent is open all day.

The Olympics are coming to West Byfleet.

Riders will be flashing through town.

We’ll crowd in front of the empty shops;

try to remember it, after they’ve gone.