30th April 2008

Rain sluices from sky,
Washing out city's stale breath,
Leaving fresh green taste.

29th April 2008

Reluctant to shed
My nomadic skin once more.
We carry our home.

28th April 2008

Birds, insects and us,
Take refuge in foliage,
Scented blossoms drift.

27th April 2008

Away from bustle,
Calm, green courtyard at centre,
Wonky feet cool down.

26th April 2008

Witnessed through a glass,
Encircled like amonite,
Two sensitive souls.

25th April 2008

Welcomed by women,
Who smile and admire husband;
Oasis of tea.

24th April 2008

Car like tajine pot,
We stew slowly in great heat;
Nasal music throbs.

23rd April 2008

Painted blue and white,
Walls, sea and surf; ochre sand.
Sharp salt wind blows manes.

22nd April 2008

Cats own the pavements,
Kitten stretched in gutter,
Mother scavenges.

21st April 2008

Country of sweetness;
Sugar, dates, pastries, ice-cream.
Bees suck marmalade.

20th April 2008

Refreshing mint tea,
The most civilized of drinks,
Served with etiquette.

19th April 2008

Consolation prize,
As we leave Pickle behind,
Rawhide bone to chew.

18th April 2007

Under the spotlight,
Tony talks of work - his wife,
Travel - his mistress.

17th April 2008

Mauled fur wet and spiked;
Shock of alsation's attack,
Leaves us quivering.

16th April 2008

Kids' energy mounts,
Mine diminishes in turn;
Rising and falling.

15th April 2008

Tea at hospital,
Preparing for our next steps,
Moment of respite.

14th April 2008

Heading out to walk,
My surprise present comes too -
Magnificent pink.

13th April 2008

We retrieve Dexter,
Feet blistered from adventure;
My role is chauffeur.

12th April 2008

Sudden weather switch.
One minute rain from dark clouds,
Next, sun turns light on.

11th April 2008

Plugged into nature,
Rog and I meet by canal,
Walking the same path.

10th April 2008

Grief punches my chest,
My guts stir, Crystal lies still,
Heart bruised by loving.

9th April 2008

Anxious at the vets.
Very sick, swollen hamster
Dances with her death.

8th April 2008

Party plan lifts off,
To celebrate Sarahness,
Website takes to air.

7th April 2008

Waiting for a train,
Increasing mobility,
Left foot sore to bend.

6th April 2008

Spring submerged in cold,
Thaw crackles like celophane,
As snow drops from trees.

5th April 2008

A chance to dress up,
Excitement for spectacle,
Ready for drama.

4th April 2008

We urban aesthetes,
Cross front line after shooting;
Parallel Claptons.

3rd April 2008

Superb dental team,
"An experienced patient",
Reclining, mouth wide.

2nd April 2008

Jacko zombie scares.
Nat's dolls seduce with big hair;
Light strokes plastic skin.

1st April 2008

Framing the action,
Hoping for stimulation,
Finding none in sight.