Journey of Words

Journey of Words…latest posts

  • Battle Fatiques

    Curious robin Sat on hedge-trimmer Camouflage perfect . n.b. Robins are notoriously territorial and fiercely combative with their neighbours. Must be nice for this one to be able to rest awhile. . CLP 10/01/2020 Read more

  • On Lunar Presence

    Moon-rise lightens mood In midst of winter’s black heart Happy? Go, Lucky! . CLP 10/01/2020 Read more

  • On Guard

    Absolute madness Police in UK list XR As extremist group . n.b. https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/jan/10/xr-extinction-rebellion-listed-extremist-ideology-police-prevent-scheme-guidance The non-violent climate activist movement Extinction Rebellion (XR) is open to all members of the public. School teachers are being briefed on how to spot XR extremism. For example, children absent from lessons in support of School Climate Crisis strikes. Many teachers Read more

  • On the Plucking Post

    Bird of prey at work Interrupted in mid-flow She will return soon . n.b. Unusual for prey to be left almost whole on a plucking post. I must have scared the predator off while working on the hedges. . CLP 10/01/2020 Read more

  • Saddle Up

    Woody boarded the train Johnny helped load the bags They hugged Woody fearful of the work to be done Johnny fearful And that was it . There was Woody And There was Johnny . Their paths parted Although it took a while For the rear lights To disappear In the bright new day . CLP Read more

  • On Proximity

    On Proximity Could we be closer? Is that even possible? Not too close I hope . n.b. In looking for a temporary base from which to start composing the next chapter in my life, Fate has pitched me into familiar territory. My life-long association with Fratton Park seems set to become a little more intimate Read more