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Thick Cut Marmalade
…out from bed, pull on jeans and a sweater over sleepy skin, slip into clogs, unlock the garage, push up the door, lift out the bike and spin round to the corner shop, buy a big, fat, Saturday newspaper, a fresh loaf, cycle home (steering one-handed), park the bike, pull the garage door shut, lock Read more
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Day 30
The sunset reveals the strength of the west wind. Long thin fingers of pink cloud extend high across the darkening blue sky. The sun disappears, but from beyond the skyline, sends a single red beam powering straight up. A trick of the light; a crimson spotlight backlighting an emptying stage. Following the arc of the Read more
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Expectant
First time grandmother-to-be Already on edge Awaits delivery Wednesday? No Thursday? No She’s sitting at the window It’s got to come today She’s sits waiting patiently She needs that replacement kettle So she can have A calming cup of tea . n.b. What a time for the old kettle to blow and the parcel service Read more
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On Darkness
Out there sea and wind Roll pebbles along the shore Hear each one disturbed . Christopher Perry 17th April, 2020 Read more
Journey of Words 