Journey of Words

Category: Poetry

  • On the Ether

    Have you a problem? Did you “Ask the Universe”? No? Whyever not? . n.b. Use of the phrase “Ask the Universe” is increasingly common and it is usually deployed when some personal difficulty looms into view. I suspect asking this question in an open-minded and sincere manner serves the same purpose as saying prayers, in →

  • On the Ceiling

    Still, in shadow, alert Waiting for “Lights out” before Seeking warm, fresh blood . n.b. Mosquitoes are on the march, not just the ceiling. CLP 04/06/2019 →

  • Blackberry

    Heading west on the A303 Needed to pull over to have a pee Surrounded by brambles up to the thigh I wouldn’t want these fruit in my apple pie 02/07/2019 →

  • Single

    A pink rose petal fell Two edges curled, forming a point It blew past, just heavy enough to catch on the patio’s rough slab, then tumble Crumple, tear . Of course, it reminded me of you Carried on life’s breeze On your unsteady path Head over heels, then flat on your face And all possible →

  • Super Fluffy Animals

    Boxed in hundreds Cross country dawn travellers Bright yellow chirps. Cheap. . n.b. Day old from the hatchery and making noise at a pitch that makes thinking difficult, the little creatures have been delivered to walk the earth, pick up grit for the crop and eat the grain crumbs before they are ready to be →

  • On Friendship V

    Senyrū . When offered a drink Questions of milk, cream, sugar Are superfluous . CLP 24/06/2019 →

  • On Friendship IV

    Senyrū . Soft, silence settles Stars pin-prick heaven’s cushion Warm blanket of calm . CLP 23/06/2019 →

  • On Friendship III

    Ask the contrary Expect nothing; accept truth Without sugar coat CLP 21/06/2019 →

  • On Friendship II

    Tough questions asked Without fear of rejection Answers come gently . CLP 21/05/2019 →

  • On Friendship

    Connections hold fast Details rarely important Time no barrier . CLP 20/06/2019 →