Content WIth Sunshine

Wrapped up against a cold southerly
we sit savouring welcome winter sun
reading film synopses, amused by
the frequently flamboyant language
used to tempt hungry theatregoers,
reminiscent of popular wine vernacular -
granite severity/boilingly alive imagery/each
shot like a waking dream/autumnal masterpiece/
the year’s indelible movie experience -
one weighing up finances and time
against the irresistible fare
the other, no stranger to hunger,
content with present sunshine.


June 2005