Later, that same evening, she ran.
I think she ran alone.
Later, she had early warning
from
a hidden phone.
Checked with the embassy --
she might have been
a
million miles away.
Should I circulate her likeness
at all airports without
delay?
It was later --
Later, that same evening.
Earlier, we had had a drink
or four
in some Kensington hotel.
Hard -- It was hard to keep my mind
on what she
had to sell.
And with all business done
we took a cab --
should it be her place or
mine?
Good security prevailed
and I was home just after nine.
It was later
--
Later, that same evening.
Now I want you back.
Yes, they want you
back.
We want you back.
My country wants you back.
Later, in the wee small
hours
there was heavy traffic on the radio.
Scare, at a channel port --
small craft
warnings to keep to shore.
Lobstermen thought they saw
a submarine
half submerged
suspiciously.
'Though I arrived too late.
I'm sure she blew a kiss to me
as the sub
sailed out to sea
