Monday, January 7, 2013

Prescriptions

As I sit to await my magic pills, the man with the hugely swollen eye turns his head away from me.

Sunday, January 6, 2013

Bathtime

The warm scented water cleanses and cradles, soothing aches and pains, yet it still drains my energy away.

Walking sticks

One stick moving slowly forward at a time, the elderly lady inches her way along the bumpy pavement, a scarf protecting her hair from the incessant drizzle.

Friday, January 4, 2013

Food at last

The delivery man is in and out of the kichen so quickly that yet again last weeks bags lie forgotten in the corner. I can't bring myself not to recycle, so there the growing bundle will remain for another week.

From the Amazon

The thud of a package landing in the porch brings a surge of anticipation. The contents don't disappoint.

Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Meal for one

A steaming bowl of pasta, interwoven with emerald and ruby vegetables and topped with grated cheese, signals the return to lonely evening eating.

Tuesday, January 1, 2013

New Year sun

The rare glint of midday sunshine on tinsel, sudden reminder of a day of new starts.