Journey of Words

Category: Poetry

  • Day 1

    Separation noted, but immaterial due to the overwhelming richness and strong presence of your voice. . CLP 18/03/2020 →

  • On Crossing (XI)

    Traversing this bridge Changes everything for good No return; onward . CLP 19/03/2020 →

  • On Crossing (X)

    Out of suspension Hard reality of land Grazes, cuts, bruises . CLP 19/03/2020 →

  • On Song (III)

    ChristophercanyouturnGeorgeHarrisondownasIamtryingtosingalovesongheremate! . n.b. Working with music on and the window open hasn’t gone down too well with the bird on the fence. . CLP 20/03/2020 →

  • On Song (II)

    Tweet me! Tweet me! Tweet me! . I tweet you! I tweet you! I tweet you! . n.b. And you think ‘The Archers’ is drivel? Listen to the call and response of some of our more insistent and persistent feathered friends. . CLP 20/03/2020 →

  • On Song

    I don’t know when I last saw a wren Sitting on a tree top Singing like it can’t stop . n.b. Usually shy, scurriers and flitters seen low to the ground in dense undergrowth, it is rare to see one high in a tree singing proudly. Unless it wasn’t a wren, of course. . CLP →

  • On Crossing (IX)

    Now jump! Feel air rush What holds you aloft? Fear? Hope? Falling or flying? . CLP 19/03/2020 →

  • On Crossing (VIII)

    Too far? Out of reach? Here there is only forward Reach out; take the leap . CLP 18/03/2020 →

  • On Crossing (VII)

    Each step slow progress Tension holds all together Heart beats on ear drums . CLP 18/03/2020 →

  • On Crossing (VI)

    Fearful steps drag out Time, thick as treacle, clogs boots Heavy with regret . CLP 17/03/2020 →