Live wire
Bird perched
On one of three
Beautiful pink breast
Against blue sky
And mountain
In bright sun
At times wobbling precariously
But entirely unperturbed.
Live wire.
Dangerous?
Not for this bird
Both feet on the wire.
A safe perch with a view.
Within moments
Of sitting in the garden
A huge butterly swoops in
Large wings
Black and yellow patterns
Dancing, gliding, playfully
Around the garden
Nowhere to go
In no hurry
A sharp intake of breathe
And a smile
Then a red dragonfly
Pays a short visit
As if he knows
Red’s my favourite colour
As if he knows
Another of his kind
Years ago
Had been a means
Of God’s whisper and kiss
To me
An even bigger smile
A reminder
Then swallows
Stunning silhouette
Against bright blue
Three of them
Then one remained
Darting and soaring
Directly overhead
Black and yellow butterfly returned
Three times
Too swift
To be captured on camera
Not to share
Just for me
Three simple but beautiful kisses
Divine Kisses
Gratefully received
And treasured.
The image that greeted me at CT International Arrivals
So I have arrived in Cape Town, feeling very thankful.
The last 8 months in the Uk was a longer stay than I was expecting but I can certainly see how it’s been used for good in so many ways.
Here opens a new season of my life, armed with a 3 year South African voluntary work visa, I step forward with excitement, anticipation and openness.
Thanks to everyone who is coming with me on this adventure, wherever you are in the world.
Mother City Murmurs 