29th February 2008

Crow calls into wind,
Sole witness of my new stance -
Upright pack leader.

28th February 2008

Boiler broken down,
Kettle heats for washing up,
Plumbing halts my flow.

27th February 2008

Breathing in nature,
Spring is uncoiling in me,
Nostrils flare, heart pumps.

26th February 2008

Feet in the porridge,
After night chewing carpet,
Crystal behind bars.

25th February 2008

Entertaining dogs,
Strokes divided equally,
Balls and bones to gnaw.

24th February 2008

Learning new patterns,
Dysfunctional family
Of toes move stiffly.

23rd February 2008

Looking for cat shit,
Mum bright as the daffodils,
She smiles and she talks.

22nd February 2008

Remembered childhood,
Lonely, sticky buns for treats;
Now loved and wheat-free.

21st February 2008

Clapton Square reflects,
Like a willow pattern plate;
Sipping tea en route.

20th February 2008

Pushing their world view,
I am offered a leaflet;
Manage not to shout.

19th February 2008

Three suspicious youths
Vault over wall with intent,
Fear said do nothing.

18th February 2008

Sitting on the fence,
A liminal place of cusps,
In seasons and strength.

17th February 2008

At start of the day,
Weaving plaits to bring order,
Before time slips lost.

16th February 2008

Saturday night out,
Swallowed into cinema,
Digest film with food.

15th February 2008

Spring marches onward,
While I, caught in slow motion,
Learn to move again.

14th February 2008

Fragile white blossom
Lights up cold grey winter sky;
Ill friends walk to health.

13th February 2008

Sleeping beauty wakes.
I tempt sick hamster with snacks,
Coaxing to nibble.

12th February 2008

Boy's pink fur, dog's white,
Massage given and received,
Both share happiness.

11th February 2008

To Clapton's rough edge,
Sunshine brings the Midas touch,
A glister of bling.

10th February 2008

Dog community,
Four legs and limping two legs,
Find treats in the park.

9th February 2008

Urban liberals
Share exodus to our mums,
Home counties flash past.

8th February 2008

Saving laddered tights,
Simple tasks to mend our lives,
In practical ways.

7th February 2008

As Rosemary walks,
Her body speaks of her pain,
While our two minds talk.

6th February 2008

Headphones plugged in ears,
Play the stillness of mountains,
Captured and brought home.

5th February 2008

In Tuareg headdress,
Rolling and eating sushi,
Travellers' crossroad.

4th February 2008

Pickle and I wait,
For parcels, long walks again,
Injured paw to heal.

3rd February 2008

"Like Tibetan monk",
Man says of my warm, red clothes.
One step at a time.

2nd February 2008

Tony shines his light
Of most loving tender care
On fostered Crystal.

1st February 2008

Seeing Andy close,
Light plays on hair's silver points,
Fine artist's image.