12 APRIL 1986, Page 28

The story

Most of the inconveniences of my Demise will not, however, be borne by me Consoling, now that almost anything Unusual brings with it anxiety.

Often I feel perhaps I don't mind death Still free from pain and lameness, despite old age; And yet I blench to think some moment in The story I shan't be there to turn the page.

Roy Fuller