Grief

Grief is an armadillo:

Tough plated armour

Shields tender feeling.

Treasure

                                                      

Fallen Crab apples,

Blackbird's treasure hoard,

Scents the air; fermented, sweet.

Ivy

Like varicose veins
Knotted around limbs
You sap your generous host

Ducks

The dip dabble ducks
Flirt with their feathers
Maintaining pecking order.

Marmalade

Marmalade dreaming

Sticky and steaming.

Occluded jars stand cooling.

Snow

My world's a snow globe,
Earth dusted to white.
Virgin blanket waits to bite.

Blessings

Daily gifts are given,
Sandwiched between earth and sky.
Blessed are those who see.