It's Autumn

When the day is done at 5.

And smoke perfumes the past.

And Shiny Happy People*

is another way to fast.

And the last of the office lights 

make you feel she's gone for good. 

 

It's Autumn. 

(walking home) 

shiny happy people* by R.E.M  

The first bird song

I can hear the first bird song
through the baby monitor

Feeling like I last ate 3 meals ago

In the dark drive
where blues run the game*
could be consequential to the day

The birds and their sleeping audience
have so much to say

about that.

blues run the game* by Jackson.C.Frank

The train station

The train station.

A tanked up football fan
singing over an 8 piece brass band.

A fusion of blue language.

The place is scale electrix hectic.

hanging doves look down
on us as if we're all mad.

Spitfire prams, frostbitten hands
No one knows where they're really going.

But that Shakin Stevens cover makes the rush okay

 Merry Christmas everyone.*

Here comes the sun

In six months time, we'll know the routine
Here comes the sun*
Nina thumping on the keys
Beaming sunshine, gentle sweep

Here comes the sun...

I can hardly wait


(Written the week before my first baby boy is due.)

*Here comes the Sun by the Beatles (perf Nina Simone)