30th November 2007

I pull Dex away,
From 'Resident Evil' for
More wholesome pursuits.

29th November 2007

I study pattern,
Intricate weave of my time,
Hoping for spaces.

28th November 2007

In 'Props Mistress' role,
I dig through boxes in shed,
For shiny baubles.

27th November 2007

I don't eat sugar,
But the dentist finds three holes;
Life can feel unfair.

26th November 2007

Jane framed by my lens,
Both seeing and being seen,
Sea laps up pebbles.

25th November 2007

Reluctant walker,
Julia is cheese to my chalk,
Tramping by the Wear.

24th November 2007

Feet rest on the earth,
Supporting his shapely form,
Wings poised for take-off.

23rd November 2007

Tony names each fish,
Something shared with hosts in this
Tropical climate.

22nd November 2007

Sensual dinner,
A feast filled with Leela's love,
For us to enjoy.

21st November 2007

My Christmas card aid -
Addressing the envelopes,
To mum's top hundred.

20th November 2007

Relentless weather,
Wet cold penetrates my bones,
My body crumples.

19th November 2007

I look at the weeds,
And see medicianl plants;
Drink nettle herb tea.

18th November 2007

Our car fails to start,
Tim and Issy save the day,
Reach airport in theirs.

17th November 2007

Arthur leads Dexter,
In creative construction,
While I walk the dog.

16th November 2007

Skating on his back,
Pickle feels ice mystery;
My thoughts start to thaw.

15th November 2007

Andy makes it rain,
By pouring from a ladder,
Sharing weight of chores.

14th November 2007

In sensible boots,
My wonky feet take me to
Visit consultant.

13th November 2007

Busy like squirrels;
Inner and outer work to
Prepare for winter.

12th Novembe 2007

My routine stolen,
I try to reclaim my day,
Running bike errands.

11th November 2007

Like 'Ratatouille',
Our rodents enjoy gourmet;
Humans eat junk food.

10th November 2007

Lives changing, friends meet,
Share threads that twist back in years,
For tea in the park.

9th November 2007

With new sight training,
I track movement, see anew,
Shifting my focus.

8th November 2007

Mouth cracks, words tumble,
Lips move to laugh and say "Yes!"
Taste and talk delights.

7th November 2007

Travellers from east,
Gatecrash parties in the west,
Sparkling elite.

6th November 2007

Sitting on doorstep,
In bright sunshine as I wash
Dog shit from my shoe.

5th November 2007

Walking slow with Jane,
Autumn paints with bold brush-strokes,
Adding copper hues.

4th November 2007

Wild sense of freedom,
Non-goal-oriented ride,
Tantric cycling.

3rd November 2007

Exquisite lover,
Alabaster flesh feels smooth,
Mine flushes crimson.

2nd November 2007

Home palette includes,
Tastes of lemon and garlic,
Sharp dressing and dahl.

1st November 2007

Mongolian link,
Turquoise del on Hackney's steppe,
Practical beauty.

31st October 2007

Returning to friends,
Mushroom and Pickle enjoy,
Marsh's smells and sounds.

30th October 2007

Crisp brown leaves trickle,
Through refreshing damp warm air,
Fine english autumn.

29th October 2007

Swamped with piles of clothes,
Journey’s sweat and dirt ingrained,
Rows of socks hang out.

28th October 2007

“I’ll really miss yous”,
Says Dex as we separate;
Fierce hug till next time.

27th October 2007

A kindred spirit,
Master doll painter who looks
Like Father Christmas.

26th October 2007

Family circus,
Races to absorb the sights,
Experience more.

25th October 2007

Medicinal aids,
Pomegrante vitamins,
Brandy for Tony.

24th October 2007

Perception of space,
Changes as we feel the size
Of Russia on map.

23rd October 2007

Hours turn into days,
Endless blur of trees and grey,
Monochrome vision.

22nd October 2007

Fourth cabin member,
Appalled by smell and chaos,
Of Chinese laundry.

21st October 2007

Exquisite glass lake,
Littered with vodka bottles,
Distorting the view.

20th October 2007

Desolate landscape,
Charms with its bleak atmosphere,
Silent twisted mood.

19th October 2007

Long wait, toilet locked,
Dogs stand on platform to beg,
We take turns to pet.

18th October 2007

Cold freeze fingers,
Tony and Dex are the show,
I blend with background.

17th October 2007

State Department Store,
Provides outlet for craving,
A shopping mecca.

16th October 2007

Vodka for breakfast,
To celebrate our leaving,
We offer our gifts.

15th October 2007

Each given feathers,
To welcome us into tribe,
Great mark of honour.

14th October 2007

Hunter’s luck brings glee,
My stomach churns in horror,
Dex sees life’s cycle.

13th October 2007

Idyllic gold light,
Warms our backs as we return,
Elated to ride.

12th October 2007

Above the snow line,
Lies a quilt of white glitter,
Magical landscape.