Cathy Cade's Blog: Writing Wrinkles, page 4

Garden Raider

I don’t often enter poetry competitions, but Writing Magazine wanted a sonnet this time, which has to rhyme, so a level playing field. Although mine didn’t win, I was mentioned in the shortlist – which to any aspiring writer counts as a success of sorts. This one isn’t pictured in the squirrel-proof feeder, but the … Continue reading Garden Raider

Jay and Robin, Five for Silver (38)

Friends in Need Robin Eden had been quiet after work yesterday, even offhand. Ro seemed puzzled by the silence, so I made reassuring noises about work being busy. Eden was still uneasy at the prospect of accusing an Administrator. Our Fendle informant had alerted the team to an unscheduled visit. They were all out watching … Continue reading Jay and Robin, Five for Silver (38)

More ducklings

The swan is still sitting on her nest, but other birds are already multiplying. The geese and the moorhens are ahead of the ducks and swans. Sadly, my phone isn’t up to the challenge. I should get myself a camera with photographic facilities. But I’d probably forget to take it with me on our dog … Continue reading More ducklings

Jay and Robin, Five for Silver (37)

Day One Ira Fern had barked at the youngster climbing through the window, but she was used to tarlings coming to admire her litter and had no expectation of harm. Her nest smelled of milk and warm puppies. She watched closely as first one and then another were lifted for inspection. She had seen this … Continue reading Jay and Robin, Five for Silver (37)

Symbiosis in my garden

“A close and long-term biological interaction, between two organisms of different species.” I’ve been watching pigeons in my garden spilling seed for other pigeons waiting below. But the pigeons are equally happy to wait for squirrels who swing on the (squirrel-proof) bird seed feeders while pigeons strut underneath clearing up spillage. If a squirrel moves on to the peanuts, … Continue reading Symbiosis in my garden

Jay and Robin, Five for Silver (36)

A New Day Jay The sky outside lightened, and I despaired. It was tomorrow already. The other rooms were at last silent, but the chance of sleep had passed. My throat was dry, and my head ached. I didn’t think I’d drunk so much the night before. I needed water, but my body didn’t want … Continue reading Jay and Robin, Five for Silver (36)

Jay and Robin, Five for Silver (35)

The Mucky Duck Jay I had walked to the Assembly buildings from the Mucky Duck. It was further than I’d realised, but the walk back seemed longer still. I told myself I had taken Rob by surprise, but I found little in our meeting to build hope on. I should have taken things more slowly. … Continue reading Jay and Robin, Five for Silver (35)

Jay and Robin, Five for Silver (34)

Meeting Up Robin Eden said, “You and Jay will want to go and catch up. Perhaps we’ll see you tomorrow.” Tomorrow? I thought. Surely, you’ll see me tonight? I held the office door open as Ash said, “Nice meeting you, Jay,” and the maimed hand saluted in return. Brook’s letter had described the damage, but … Continue reading Jay and Robin, Five for Silver (34)

Jay and Robin, Five for Silver (33)

New Friends and Old Robin I never yearned to travel, as Jay did. People are the same everywhere, and Fendle was challenge enough. Scenery is earth and sky. But I enjoyed Tarfen’s busyness and different-ness. Nobody knew me. With so many people living in close proximity, I wasn’t the only non-standard shape, and nobody cared. … Continue reading Jay and Robin, Five for Silver (33)

Blossom and Bluebells

And a bereavement… The early hatchlings on the lake are growing but, sadly, there are now only three of them. I’m guessing that the missing one was taken by a dog or a fox. From first hatching I was worried that they spent so much time out of the water, with their father quacking threats … Continue reading Blossom and Bluebells