a managed laptop

not fully built, abandoned

user, pounding heart

in such a grey spring

it’s hard to recall sunshine

the darkest of years

on branches still bare

wood pigeons roost above

busy nesting wrens

a congregation

all species of birds commune

in flutter and chirp

two stir crazy cats

look out on a rainy day

happy dog splashing

a very wet day

the noise of rain on perspex

roof, so distracting

rain hammering down

postman banging on the door

a wet cheery smile

the sound of traffic

after months of peacefulness

birds shout out their song

children returning

to school, many feet sploshing

through happy puddles

crocuses, purple

white and gold circle a

silver birch, sublime