Marmalade in the Morning

The morning sun stretches,
yawning wide over mountain
ridges before slipping back
under a thick grey quilt.

Eager dark clouds push
their way across the day
while I spread lemon and
lavender marmalade over
toasted English muffin.

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Late Afternoon Tea

Clouds smudged with the
grime of a day’s journey
align like runners carrying
a banner, “Look to the West”.

Blue, crystal blue patches
make way as day dwindles.
My last sip of lavender
and chamomile tea.