Tag Archives: Learning

on time

grandson stands, twists tongue
attempts clicking of fingers
softness of digits

~

CLP 26/10/2022

L-plates iii

i will not forget
to keep checking the mirrors
overtaking past

~

CLP 23/08/2021

On Leaving

Of all the advice

I’ve ever had, the best is

Close the door gently

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n.b. Or stay and talk things through. Kettle on?

~

CLP 14/03/2021

On The Great Plains

Using graphics to

remember all kinds of stuff

such as history

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n.b. American Bison / also known as buffalo / Bob Marley / Buffalo Soldiers / African-American regiments of the US Army / Civil wars of the USA / Indigenous Americans* / First Nation / slavery / colonisation / land grabs / exploitation / What is freedom? / What do we love and whom do we love? / Who pays for prosperity? / Is a life survived best left unexposed? / ethics / Trace’ by Lauret Savoy.

* I am uncertain how to collectively name the people who populated The Great Plains of the North American continent. Advice happily received.

n.n.b. Inspired by NF. Thank you.

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CLP 10/03/2021

On Playing xvi

Doctors and nurses?

Imagine who you might be!

Adults can play too.

~

CLP 28/01/2021

On Playing iii

Disregard of fears

leads you to discovery

of hidden talents

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p.s. Play safe, or try stuff out for fun? What have you got to lose by trying? It’s only a game after all. It will be your turn to start next. ‘Mugs away’ as the saying goes.

~

CLP 16/01/2021

On Numbers (x.4)

To value life now

I’ve had to learn from mistakes

She is my teacher

~

CLP 24/11/2020

At the Gate

A sentinel attending her borders

Set a bonnie fire of enthusiasms

Enflamed idleness

Smoked out fears

Stoked courage

Sparked resolve

Sent me on my way alight

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CLP 11/07/2020

Depuis 1960

Still asking questions

Always happy for answers

Easy or painful

.

n.b. I am hungry for more. Feed me.

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CLP 06/01/2020