Happy to be happy
For all of that
Which cannot be taken
From me
Such as the peace
To write this
As my lamb mince stew
Simmers in the slow cooker
Knowing also that tonight
I have a choice
Though study ought to
And will come first
Afterwards Netflix
Or Amazon or BBC or ITV
On the big screen
Via the projector
Focus on the writing
Turn the words
Into a complication
Or a resolution
Look for your way
Of destabilising
Or sensitising
Your avoidance
Swear if it suits
Fuck is a good word
Also
Not a bad thing to do
As long as
Love leads the way
Yes, be sure that love
Sets you up for the explosion
More quickly now
It’s been an ok week
Three writing groups
A trip to the shops
And the commencement
Of a BSc degree
In Psychology
And counselling
A time to begin
Judgement and commentary
Having already determined
That I prefer
The Humanities approach
Over the scientific method
But I will hold my powder dry
Listen and explore
Having the one axiom
Not to jump to conclusions
Just a few words
It is Saturday after all
The Christmas lights
Have been taken down
The parking fine
Has been paid
Breakfast was
Bacon, toast and tomatoes
With black coffee
Today I will tidy
Iron the bedding
Put away the shoes
Wash the dishes
Or at least a fair selection
From the above
New year’s day 2024
In Meadowhall
On my way to Sheffield Wednesday
Marks & Spencer is closed
Also the Prosecco bar
Which has the best coffee in town
Instead it’s Starbucks
Opposite Millie’s Cookies