Inspiral Daze

Candyfloss zebras

leap across an icy sky

ahead of the snow

Coloured oasis

spilling out onto the street,

defying winter.

Amber theatre:

flames dance and bow gracefully.

Ballet in cold breeze.

The sun tries to burn

holes in a monochrome day.

Sinks without success.

The new colour spreads

as damp creeps in crevices,

only green ‘til Spring

Feeling ill at ease

as I eat chicken salad

under scornful eyes

(from a painting by Suzanne Clark)

Another day dies.

Life goes on behind closed doors

as I stand outside.

Silhouette brambles:

a pointed reminder that

summer will return

White bread, lava spread

Fat strands glow luminously

Just one more slice then

Ice maiden Wednesday

lies beneath lace canopy,

sun’s rays unheeded