perfect winters day

We walk to the markets
via the back roads
you hold my hand
winter chilled fingers
entwined with mine
and I lean my head
against your shoulder
wishing I could hold onto
this perfect winter day
warm sun on our faces
cool wind pushing us together

The markets hum with people
and music
we pass artisan market stalls
with wares we can't afford
you wonder how these small businesses
make any money
and don't envy their early morning
winter set ups
I look at them and imagine it's me
with something worth selling

We eat cinnamon donuts
and freshly cooked gyoza
discover the best sweet chilli sauce
I've ever eaten
taste test amazing chutney
we won't buy
but can't resist
when a free sample is offered

And for a moment it feels like
time is suspended
as we listen to acoustic indie love songs
arms around each other
basking in the sun
under the bluest sky
holding clouds like art

And I wish this could last forever

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