Like Candied Fruit In The Nougat

like candied fruit in the nougat,

words on holiday shine;

shifting their coloured sands

in the sandbox, hourglass,

just-in-time. no longer punching out.

under the alder trees,

near the playground.

or coasting down the hill

on raspberry bikes

tailgating the ice cream trucks

we dream each time we ring the bell-

mere babies in sunsuits

out for a ride

just hoping for treats.

nose-pressed against the early

Christmas windows of a candy box

language (from the inside).

Here.  Have some.

mary angela douglas 26 july 2014