Journey of Words

I write as I wonder as I wander.

Christopher L Perry

Journey of Words…latest posts

  • on sound

    sea and air mix upvisibility zerofoghorn vibrates bones ~ n.b. Photo was only possible once the sea fret had lifted. CLP 26/06/2024 Read more

  • on time

    Ancient wharves re-builtHomes with waterside aspectsEach with a TV ~ CLP 25/06/2024 Read more

  • on time

    midsummer heat-hazefleet shadows of fledged swallowsbarley turns to gold ~ CLP 25/6/2024 Read more

  • on the Moon

    Around the converted warehousesDown on the river by the old millSummer clocked inOn Saturday nightLiberated from the chillOf the north-easterlyThe people got out to the bars and clubsCelebrated livingA drunk lad cried“It’s the Strawberry Moon!”Floating up over Dragon HallObserving how the phone cameraAlways makes it look smallHe encouraged his friendTo stop a momentTo feed his… Read more

  • on reflection

    Within towersConstructed fromconcrete, steel and glassEyes focused on screensTracking digitalised dataEars plugged into headsetsAircon’s constant humWater coolers, coffee, carpetsElevators, escalatorsArtificial lightingMoney in the bank OutsideBlue skySun as high as it getsGentle breezeAlong the ThamesAir to breatheGoldfinches sing You choose. ~ CLP 21/06/2024 Read more

  • on full beam

    Look you damned hippiesI too am worthwhile watchingReflected glory ~ n.b. …give a moon a break, guys. Share the solstice love. 🙏 CLP 21/06/2024 Read more