‘Mildermorn!’:
hum hispanic slugs –
Cortez the Cabbage Killer
stalks the wheelie bin
close back door
wide shut
; but first let out the
spilt milk bottle;
cheese crust silver crown
prized off ickily
stickily by thumb
Now!
my little plague rat
Get up them stairs
& shower; elsewise
you’ll be wearing gunge
of rancid seaside gannet
in a hole with a
contrarywise
Owl
Was that me for a moment?
The gardens soaking.
The slugs are sliming…
Get yourself in the moment!
The day is dawning
The heat is rising
Make some tea in a moment.
…night without dreams – I bet I had some.
sheet’s on the floor – mattress peeping.
Cockerel is crowing – wants some feeding.
Shipping forecast – possibly later…
Sit in dark with daylight growing,
waiting around for the morning news.
Chill on my legs as I make a Rollie
Looking for symptoms of the flu
Casual thought about making coffee.
More Mary-Ann with the shaky hand.
Stand up, sit down – issue a moan.
Pull the curtains – must do the lawn.
Have a wee-wee – or have I been?
Faffing about since the clock read 5:15…
Grimbeau 