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On the Moon
Still born from the Earth Dusty ornamental rock Momento mori . n.b. If you would like some interesting information from NASA about the satellite that haunts our path through space and time, follow the link to that organisation’s factsheet. CLP 28/02/2020 →
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Wind Rushed
Flicker of Sun’s disc Between tilting racing sails Running on high sea . n.b. The Royal Yachting Association provides detailed explanation of sailing terminology at https://www.rya.org.uk/newsevents/e-newsletters/inbrief/Pages/do-you-know-your-points-of-sail.aspx CLP 27/02/2020 →
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In Boulogne
Did the artist understand Hands extended across the waters of La Manche Would be a friendship So easily diluted? . n.b. This piece of ironwork is a suitably trite jokey comment on the tenuous connections between England and France that stands in Boulogne-sur-mer. Boulogne was an assembly point for the invading Romans, the forces of →
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Pinyin
Is there any tree holier Than a blooming magnolia? A Lily tree The Jade Lily . n.b. Named Magnolia after a French botanist, Pierre Magnol, although the Chinese call it the Pinyin and had done so for generations before those including it within the plant classification system labelled it after one of Montpellier’s finest; a →
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Wow!! Really?
Blamm!! Sun smashes in Curtains warm, eyes squint, smiles Windows need cleaning . n.b. A morning to enjoy the light and warmth of sun on skin. The windows will look fine at bedtime. n.n.b. How to suck joy from the day…just did my morning push ups and noticed the carpet needs cleaning too. . CLP →
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My Bad Knee
It hurt “A fall?” Jen asked, all innocent like How sharp she wielded the scapel Surely I don’t look that old? Ooooh! It hurt . CLP 24/02/2020 →
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Where is the Love?
It matters not where No need to search, it is here Love travels lightly . CLP 23/02/2020 →
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On Knowing
Talk and talk and talk Does not change the essential Is this right or wrong? . CLP 23/02/2020 →
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On Watling Street (II)
Paved ancient route Artery of trade and war Unites and divides . n.b. The Romans built on, upgraded and extended the established thoroughfare, (only known as Watling Street from medieval times, long after the Roman retreat), that conveniently led from south of the Thames, through a ford and on towards the north-west of the island →
Journey of Words 