insistent

insistent now, the cat insists that it has a right to the comfortable black-clad knees. Insistent, demanding.

So spend a few minutes rubbing the cat's bony little fur-covered head, running the hand over the furry back, and listen to the purring sound from the cat, happy.
then the cat senses that it is time to go, the petting stops, she jumps down.

A fresh shirt, the jacket, check for the wallet. The shoes are hard new and tight, they will soften up in time.

Walk the alleys to the little black car. The windows are covered in condensation, but it starts well and easily.

And out into the competition and misshapen communication of the roads, the racing of the motorways, the impatience and intolerance.

Arrive at work.
The first person to be seen, a grunted good morning.
A shadow in the corridors.
It is too early today

A day of personal isolation.

Switch on the radio, at work, sit in front of the computer.
Look at yesterdays pictures.
Start the selection

The pictures are no good
there are too many failures
this is depressing
go over them one by one, there are technical failures
throw them out

There may be only ten out of the four hundres
Friday.