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“The effect is lovely, Sir,” I said,
\n“but should you go canoeing
\nin that tailored three-piece suit?”<\/p>\n

The breeze was stiffening,
\nand dark mackerel clouds
\naugured rain and rising waves.<\/p>\n

“Perhaps a life jacket,” I said,
\n“or better, safe ashore
\nwith a hot drink?”<\/p>\n

He smiled and handed me
\nhis rings and wristwatch.
\n“You worry too much,” he said.<\/p>\n

Like a swan, he\u00a0slid away
\ninto darkness and distance:<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

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