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.