a blustery wind

fearful agitated trees

sudden change in light

with spiky red hair

masked and wrapped in plastic gown

reluctant arm jabbed

a city of birds

an exuberant chorus

traffic’s heavy thrum

when our dog grew old

we carried her out and in

sighs and wagging tail

slip into cold clothes

your body still warm from sleep

enjoy the shiver

a friend posts pictures

Berlin’s pink blossom in bloom

here our trees in bud

day begins softly

muted colours, muffled sounds

the coo-ing of doves

three slender magpies

a large crested bird calls out

claims the largest tree

toast and marmalade

a mug of fresh pressed coffee

a personal space

a bowl of hot soup

three fat little carrots steam

a spoon slowly stirs