warm warm warm
there is a pile of
half formed things
in the workshop
things that haven’t worked
or haven’t found
a place
failed experiments
futile gestures
half formed things
disappointing
non-outcomes
but food for thought
a new language
is revealing itself
as I work and think
but feeling both
restless and tired
makes it hard
to concentrate
…to focus on
where it’s all leading
there are
loose ends
trailing strands
and little leaps of thought
and actions
that should propel me
into the next project
…whatever that might be
a final barbecue ensues
D brings his
grandchildren
both love the fire
and collecting sticks
they are sweet and
having fun
H has bought some
mackerel which is
singed outside
succulent inside
lovely
with cucumber and tomato
and wine
the overriding
smells of this trip
are woodsmoke
and bay leaves
