printemps
first day of spring. Cloudless blue sky radiating sunlight warmth. Muesli yoghurt pear and banana in the courtyard. Floating Sunday papers pass by in the swing of mild wind. White puffs creep overhead by midday and take the warmth out of the air. This is temperate. Silver gold lining on marshmallow clouds with dark underbellies. Roasted capsicum, tomato, eggplant between panini and swiss cheese no holes. Out on the aquatic lawn, not a duck in sight. Noisy minors swerve and dive into a crow. Baby magpie pecks at the earth. I want to warm my bones.
Sun creeps out from behind a cloud. Cool breeze picks up and sweeps another in front. Had to close and eye for a moment - white paper reflection. Particles and waves, particles and waves, spring mattresses.
Parts in waves.
Warmth floods intermittently onto the skin. Goose base. Another chilled night ahead, need more than a jacket - just a daub of cotton or wool on the hands, round the back of the neck and exposed flesh.
Holding on far too much rips the arms out of the sockets. How'd you get your money? Visa debit? Better modes of international fiscal transfer?