dreams end

don black. dark black dreams end Realise that this is the day for the spontaneous flight to Ireland, to visit the brother, to go to his wife's exhibition. Pictures of a garden centre.

Shower today, the shower is hot, a minor turn.

pick up the bag, it is a bigger one today. Take the jacket, it may rain in Ireland. The cat is affectionate, then it sits down in front of the closed door. Open the door, the cat goes out into the dark hallway. And five minutes later, walk down the alley, past Goldie's new shop, past the end of the church, past the angels' bookstore, stamp shop, now Grimms kitchen wares. Down to the river, to the bus stop. The quiet river, calm today. at the bus stop, wait. Watch the cyclists pass. cyclists four at a time, every where, early naming people cycling to work. after the bus ride, with the two policemen again, one bald, the other blonde. at the station, they both pick up their hats, settling them on their head's and leave the bus.

In the cafe, hand over the discount card and get a free coffee. This happens about twice every month.

The man opposite has brought his own cup to the coffee shop, he lets this be filled. In preference to a paper cup. He is a very fussy man, hix whole demeanor is fussy.

The train is delayed for quarter of an hour today, for the first time in several months. It has been held up because of repairs to the railway system.

so, today, on the last day of the week, a long delay, first in Landshut, and then the train stops at a village called Langenbach. For ages. The aircraft will be on time