Poetry, essays, books and life. I have a cat called Captive. Books are my best friend. But the internet makes our squad complete . I like peeping out of windows. I like puppy dogs and chocolate . I have a sweet tooth and a knack for avoiding arguments. I aspire to be a turtle. Or at least to have thicker skin. I pretend to be a sith lord. And act like a muppet. They are not the same.

The horsefly arrives for dinner uninvited, unbidden and unseen. Its DNA tells it not to make itself known too soon or else the menu will be withdrawn with a swish of a tail. The wise mare observes with respect and compassion. Her young one needs to learn. An elegy for British winter.