Brunch interrupted

 

Eighty Harley Ds

descended on Café Rouge,

how incongruous.

 

by Scooj

Motorway

 

Driving through driving

rain, hurtling along the

M4 to London.

 

by Scooj

Secrets

 

I can see nothing

of your beating heart behind

those darkened windows.

 

by Scooj

Treason

 

As fireworks paint the

night sky, we celebrate Guy’s

failed shenanigans.

 

by Scooj

Disappointment

 

Banana fritters

promise so much more than they

ever deliver.

 

by Scooj

A lifetime ago

 

Faded memories

of innocents; I weep with

the passing of time.

 

by Scooj

Working at home

 

It’s all merry hell –

telephone conferences

and builders don’t mix.

 

by Scooj

Swan song

 

A final flourish

as green leaves turn brown, then drop

and cruel winter comes.

 

by Scooj

  • edited to restore the correct syllable count (how embarrassing!)

Mistletoe

 

Autumn’s nakedness

unveils a seasonal boon

for Christmas kisses.

 

by Scooj

The gathering

 

The wait is over,

excited children extort

sweeties from neighbours.

 

by Scooj