An Algarve retreat –
Silence broken by dogs, saws ~
Then, by lovely owls.

An Algarve retreat –
Silence broken by dogs, saws ~
Then, by lovely owls.
Ginkgo leaves turning –
Soon they’ll be yellow and fall ~
Joining their brothers.
Pleasant Autumn day –
Confused insects buzz about ~
Sun’s heat on my shirt.
Temperature drop –
Last chance for the late bloomers ~
Oi! Canna lily!
Swirling fallen leaves –
Good hiding place for fairies ~
And bold demons too.
Chill Autumn morning –
Night’s rainfall has left its mark ~
Jewelled surprises.
Big gardening day –
Pittosporum chopped right down ~
Blinding autumn light.
Warm for October –
Outside with beer and papers ~
And one butterfly.
The last dahlias –
Some heads bent with their own weight ~
Hold mine high for them.
Autumn gardening –
Finish potting alliums ~
Robin stalks for me.