I will put in my box
My first ever football game
The kick of a ball with my sibling
The euphonic noise of the crowd at my first goal

I will put in the box
The mesmerical image of my parents dancing
The thunderous engine of a gleaming chariot
The soft embrace of a caring mother

I will put in the box
The innocent view of white hot anger
bewilderment and loss in a strange house
The loss of a mini me

I will put in my box
My first glimpse of a new embrace
Sympathetic thoughts from a steadfast rock
United joy at the glorious game

My box is fashioned from
Green velvet, sunshine and gold
With smiles on the lid and tears in the corners
The hinges are the riotous cheers of the stadium

I shall travel in my box
On a high flying powerboat over the Mediterranean Sea
Stopping in Malta’s safe harbour
Drinking ‘Kinnies’ to a memory.