Oatcakes from Arran, butter & jam, the cafetiere standing – ground coffee in it – waiting for the water to boil. School children are always up and out on the streets earlier. Today's news a flash of speculation and analysis dipped in the local accent. Some music on some new British hit from the charts. I forget to wonder when British radio became so self-absorbed. A gale from the west is expected later in the day, minor flooding warnings on - but not for here. The pound is trending lower again. So does the next song on. There has been a scarcity of fruit lately, which I am reminded of as I open the fridge. Perhaps if I make it to the grocer’s before work, I will be luckier… [In the months to come, more than anything, I will miss these mornings; the hazy eyes the heavy steps outdoors the muscles, still stiff, waking up only as you walk the accidental coffee drops here and there on clothing the passers-by exchanging quick glances and soft smiles; the day launching itself u...
Poems, short stories and research diaries by Dr. Eleni Kotsira #poeticmovementsblog