I turn back to the 1st of December
When Compline began with Thomas Tallis
I go there to go back to Buckfast Abbey
Where the visits over many years enriched my life
The generosity and industry of Brother Daniel
Spiritual reflections of Gregorian chant
The pure contemplative peace of the rear chapel
The treacle tart with clotted cream in the refectory
I return from two episodes of Compline
Also after a search for my own spiritual music
Which wasn’t itself too too successful
But did take me to Centerpointe Research
A place, or a programme, used to assist
My meditation practice back in the day
Which of course means a time that I cannot
Pinpoint with any accuracy whatsoever
Other than the disks have stayed with me
They show a copyright of nineteen-ninety-three
As I settle into this minimal entrapment
To listen to the sounds through headphones
What do I hope to achieve through a week
Of Holosync practice; only time will tell
But I will report back, that I do promise
Unless of course I am told to forget everything
