• On Endings (x)

    “You’ll get over it” One of most popular lies And most wished for dream . CLP 23/04/2020

  • On Endings (i)

    Poets invest time In every word, not just Memorable last lines . CLP 22/06/2020

  • In June

    Late lit, summer sky Pinprick stars illuminate Dreams that change is here . CLP 9th June 2020

  • On the Cusp

    As the moon moves through Its phases from New to Full Love renews, refills . CLP 31/05/2020

  • Timbre!

    Complexity conveyed With carefully chosen words Sincerity heard In soft tone of voice Speaking volumes Nothing else matters . CLP 18/05/2020

  • Day 59

    At the Salthouse church of St Nicholas a nest of blue tits has been established, despite the extensive repair work to the external flint and lime mortar. The parent birds have found food in a nearby garden and are shuttling to and fro to top up their hatchlings. As one bird leaves and crosses the

  • Day 57

    Rain drops lightly patter down onto the back of my jacket. I pause and turn to see if much more rain is coming. I see a complete rainbow. The few spots of rain cease. The rainbow fades. Choosing to wear gloves, a waterproof jacket and long trousers for my walk was a good decision. A

  • Dream or memory, I forget

    Aware of wiggles Warmth of your back on my front Tickles and giggles . CLP 13/05/2020

  • Uncaged Birds

    From that moment, when his shadow fell we children ran amok, mouthing our repressed pain in shouts betrayed so young by hope of better times now held fast on a nightmare journey of frustrations, compounded over bitter years in one long-drawn slow, silent scream . n.b. Stealing from a prompt based on Maya Angelou’s poem

  • Flower Moon Rising

    Swollen as my heart Bursting through my aching chest She rises in joy . CLP 07/05/2020