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On Heat (iii)
Distant memories Chill sheets, duvets tucked to chins When warm toes were cool . CLP 25/06/2020 →
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On Heat (ii)
Ominous silence Broken by morning alarm Followed by … . CLP 25/06/2020 →
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On Endings (iv)
That’s enough talk now Time for teeth, wash face, then bed Sleep welcomes us back . CLP 22/06/2020 →
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On Endings (iii)
Thoughtless ramblings Reconstructed sensibly With presence of mind . CLP 22/06/2020 →
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On Endings (ii)
Without acceptance What can ever be resolved? Quiet, a healer . CLP 22/06/2020 →
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On Endings (i)
Poets invest time In every word, not just Memorable last lines . CLP 22/06/2020 →
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Old Tricks
Life in her yet She staggers, limps, skips Stretches those legs (long shadowed by ailments) They are still keen To walk the circuit If the reward is a biscuit . n.b. There is a cartoon heart shape impressed in the grass! Spooky! CLP 22/06/2020 →
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‘Tis but a Scratch
Like a definition of madness Echoes refuse to fade The needle jumps The table turns With a subtle touch on the arm Music resumes Resumes, clic Resumes, clic Resumes, clic Resumes, clic Resumes, clic Resumes, clic Resumes, clic …ad nauseum ~ CLP 21/06/2020 →
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On the Floor
Unable to move The old dog whimpers in pain From deep-rooted maladies Gently lifted A loving hand opens the door To Sun and fresh air The old dog follows the light . CLP 21/06/2020 →
Journey of Words 