A Sonnet for Kasia on her wedding When I consider women I have known And I assess the way my love has grown That this short space of time has changed so much Where both my hand and yours have been in touch When I recall a colleague years ago The seeds of sympathy did in Stuttgart sow A carnal wish for you I dare express But in our shared religion must repress My wife, my child they give such happiness Please God – like ours- your marriage He will bless With joy and children and a peaceful home Where doubt, depression, shame and boredom cannot roam For Kasia I have felt the fruits of friendship grow so strong I pray we’ll work together and be true friends for long