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On Blue Sky (II)
Callous seducer I cast off winter clothing Now am under-dressed . n.b. Hope over experience. What was I thinking? It’s early March. . CLP 13/03/2020 →
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On Blue Sky
Heaven opens out Space and time to consider What is important? . CLP 13/03/2020 →
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Social Distance
We had enjoyed the fish and chips With a glass of white wine Our meal only slightly tainted by the whiff of corona virus, Covid-19 in the air The sterile formica tables and clinical strip-lighting Could not protect our conversation from being infected Along with eighty percent of those about us With the impending sense →
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Andrà tutti bene
What happens here, now Will be seen positively Winners write history . n.b. Italian phrase translates as “Everything will be alright.” CLP 12/03/2020 →
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On Cycling
You steer your own bike Gears to choose and brakes to use Beside, not tandem . CLP 12/03/2020 →
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On Choices
Flirtatious petals! Butterflies will not settle On a closed flower . n.b. Look at these flowers on the city street; they rely not just on scent to help pollination. To a nectar-addled butterfly, the combined appearance of petals and stamens may arouse some seductive interest. Nature, who would take her at face value? Mysterious, clever, →
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On A Flower
Touched by Spring’s sun Vibrant colours, rich nectar Swell, bubble open . CLP 11/03/2020 →
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On the Chest
Muscled, ribbed, caged tight Time to loosen up, release For clean bill of health . CLP 11/03/2020 →
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