Gratitudes

Summer Sun
warm Southerly breezes
long daylight days
the way the sun makes the clouds look
that clouds are always different
sunsets over the river
sunrises on the beach
sand between my toes
sea water lapping at my feet
sand dunes

coloured cliffs
light houses
sea birds
dog walkers
the backs of knees
toes
tides
The Wash
Norfolk folk
accents

reflections
ripples
red cars
security gates
bikes
tomato plants
locally grown asparagus
strawberry plants in hanging baskets
water features
garden furniture

docks
fishing boats
newts
cycle paths
flood defence dykes
bridges
grass tracks
wooden walkways
white cats that let you pet them
ferries

having suntanned feet
being able to wear shorts
roses
peonies
those big tall flowers growing in my garden
bollards
shells
reeds
gulls
blue tits

dragonflies over the water
not being scared of them anymore
water lilies
ribbed glasses
window blinds
stars
the Moon
street lights
knowing my way even when the street lights go off
candles

candle lighters
Tuesday Market
Farm shops
Local produce
water falls
Rivers
marsh land
willow warblers
grebes
bunting

Marsh Harriers
flags
other peoples wide screen TV's
not having a TV of my own
wrist watch
pictures
memories
souvenirs
weather stations
a Big D

window cleaners (when they come)
garbage collectors
street cleaners
courts
brass
wheeled suitcases
charity shops
glass ornaments
the veins on leaves
cat hair