the cat with its mouse

breaks into our new foodstore

deposits it there

how convenient

they cannot hear our anguished

screams or choking sobs

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