22 APRIL 1966, Page 4

To Lucasta, Going to the Polls

'Son, if you want to represent people you must love them first.'—Advice given by his father to the young Lyndon Johnson at the commence- ment of his career.

Tell me not (Sweet) I am unkind That from the Primary Of thy first vote, left far behind, To loftier heights I fly.

True. when I change a Texas ranch For Presidential poll, And breaking thus a sturdier branch, Do. like it on the whole,

Yet with old friends I keep in touch,

Though sometimes it's a bore.

I could not love thee (Dear) so much

Loved ! not honours more.

CHRISTOPHER HOLLIS