Journey of Words

Category: Poetry

  • On the Water

    Un-tied line runs free Shove hard to clear the quayside Let the wind take hold . CLP 28/01/2019 →

  • Pandora

    Words spoken run free There is no calling them back No pages to burn . CLP 27/01/2019 →

  • On Ravenna

    It’s worth seeing this Imperial city for A night on the tiles . n.b. Lots of mosaics to visit by day and lots of bars to enjoy by night – you choose. The picture in this mosaic captures the way you might feel after taking the latter option. . CLP 26/01/2019 →

  • Mull Historical Society

    What a joy this band is! I listened to the third album (This is Hope) last night and returned to the first (Loss) this evening. Great songs in the story-telling tradition. Delightful melodies and arrangements and the use of found sounds adds further listening interest. Not background music. Apparently an eighth album (Wakelines) is out →

  • Snowdrops

    As Winter’s fingers Scratch and claw at our throats Here flowers sweet hope . n.b. Galanthus nivalis now found throughout the British Isles, is one of the earliest plants to flower each year. A headache cure of folklore that is now used in some dementia treatments, it is a plant that helps remind us that →

  • On Ants

    So many working Without rest, so without thought Still life worth living . CLP 15/01/2019 →

  • Good Morning

    Sky cleared of all But one moment of pure joy Inspiring bird song . CLP 14/01/2019 →

  • Winter

    Ice and snow are due Chill fears return but also Fresh frozen beauty . CLP 14/01/2019 →

  • Prunella modularis

    Diminuative Modest hedgerow shuffler Sweet fluttering notes . n.b. The dunnock, also known as the hedge sparrow, is a rather dull creature until it opens its throat to sing. Better that way round I think. The RSPB website has a clip of the song. For me the song is the most beautiful morning wake up →

  • On Love

    Hollow-hearted bent Careless of Wind’s whispering Alive to Sun’s touch . CLP 08/01/2019 →