The insects were noted by their absence

on this morning's walk

as hedgerows dozed

thick socks - warm toes.





This countryside is alive & wise

yet often sleeping

there should be a do not disturb sign

to kindly remind the urban inclined.





But the dog & I we wandered on

through Winterland

passed an assortment of bare trees

we marvelled at their scarcity.





Then we turned a corner & there as clear as magenta

with child-botherer top-lip hair

& eyes of fading ember

stood December.





'Run'

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