Tag Archives: soft

4th November 2013 – sunlight

A pale imitation of its summer self, it falls on trees and grass in faded rays. Its brightness is subdued, a watery yellow which gives only soft warmth. Yet flowers glow beneath its gentle touch, a last vestige of the … Continue reading

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16th September 2013 – ferret

Yellow and brown, it looks soft as silk. Carefully harnessed by a lead, it scurries busily along the shopping street, following scents and looking for food. Its owner follows, burly belly just showing beneath a bulging t-shirt.

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3rd July 2013 – baby bird

It flits fearlessly down at our feet, looking for food. Soft downy feathers with a speckled pattern just showing. Quick as a flash, it darts to the wall, grabbing and swallowing an insect almost before we notice its movement.

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24th March 2013 – new book

Front cover opened and pages flicked back, the first chapter is revealed. The paper is creamy and soft between my fingers. The first paragraph beckons me in. I start to read and am swept away into another world.

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11th March 2013 – snow

Soft, powdery, early spring snow. It covers an empty field. Suddenly, the wind gets up, picking it up in swirling snow dervishes. So fleeting, I feel privileged to have glimpsed them.

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