5638 - When you’re tired - go down the gym!

I got up quite early, then realised 

I was still tired, but at least I could start

And finish work early, and despite eyes

Aching already, I had set my heart 

On going down the gym and play the part 

Of keeping fit before my long weekend 

Of bad behaviour. Yes, I must be fit

In advance of the big binge I intend 

I’ll probably miss Clarendon gymming and 

Swimming this Sunday, or I might surprise 

Myself and still go, might be all binged out 

And in the mood for getting fit again 

But for now, duty done, rest is advised 

Might give Josephine a ring, birthday chat

5637 - Light at teatime

Light at teatime for the first time this year 

First time since October, I’d say it was

Finished a hectic work day, all is clear

From my in tray, so cooked my tea. Real buzz

Sitting down and eating it, just because 

The sky was still bright though it was dimming 

Yet there were still blues, greys and oranges

No need for lights on, all infiltrating 

The walls and inner spaces, my living 

Room colourful and warm-looking, and cheer

Was spreading, with its springlike messages

It gets dark at half-five now but getting 

Dark later each week, each night. Still cold here

In early February though, still brings shivers