A trickle of sunlight turns a cold day
as perfectly as a drop of oil eases a hinge 
With the warmth comes expectation,
a sense of something unknown 
enticing, rewarding.
Flickering dappled shadows
leave contrasts of tone 
as the bustle of a market morning fills the air. 

Caught in the light 
a colour rages boldly,
brash and exotic 
it glides through a multitude of pastel,
comfortably worn,
a perfect backdrop 
on this an almost perfect day.