a spring-time party

hail and snow and sleet and rain

dancing in the sun

cold morning air

below from the valley rise

little clouds of steam

dogs making play bows

in the light of a street lamp

their men stop to talk

gentle rain, grey skies

a cat cleans the night’s remains

from extended claws

a new bird calling

warbling tones bring high notes to

today’s symphony

our neighbour’s garden

little pond of gleaming carp

our golden-nosed cat

cutting my own hair

imperfection pleases me

an unbalanced world

cool breath of morning

sleep-warm legs stretching downwards

tiptoes test cold tiles

dancing in the air

snowflakes and white spring blossoms

a north wind laughing

happy dog barking

woods behind a dry stone dyke

a boy throws a ball