Afternoon

The stars flash in the sky

We see them spinning

Like wheels 

Bright like cherry tomatoes

Heavy and ripe 

On the vine 

Good enough to eat

We look out of the window

See the fields

We have faith in the green grass

A future where we can 

Alight and be happy 

We trust our eyes

Break down the brick walls 

Everything is a story

Letters and words

Sweet sugar 

And rich tea

This is how we spend

Our afternoon

How it spreads into evening 

And dreams 

We like to lie in bed

Look up at the sky

Count the clouds 

Watch out for rain 

See the people 

Busy and loud 

We prefer the silence 

Sit together in hope

And wonder 

Dream of far off shores 

Andalusia 

Mountains and flowers 

We close our eyes

And travel 

Far beyond the window

Deep into the afternoon.