Sunday, April 03, 2011

Where I left him, washing in and easy.

My aunt has been making progress with her 60 haikus, including one for Alec.

1. Yet again I wake in the night convinced Alec is lost. It's always such a relief to find him safely asleep in his basket, tucked under blankets knitted by people who are fond of him.

2. The washing line and both airers are full. The sun is shining, but black clouds are edging in. I keep half an eye out and catch the rain as the first drops mark the windows.

3. Dinner from the freezer -- sometimes you just don't want to cook.

Start of the heat, finishing early and lights out.

1. It's not too long after 8am and I can already feel the heat in the air as I begin my walk on the common. My body responds to the warm...