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Day 11
Awoken at 04:30 hrs. First dim light of the new day. A stag bellows from the wood on the hill. Tree branches, unsteady in the stiffening northerly wind, emit a low, irregular moan. Behind this lies the slow-motion rush of heavy waves breaking hard on the shingle. Then the long draw as the sea inhales →
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On A Chimney Pot
Gull throws back its head Coughs up laughter; mocks sleep Nails scrape on windows . CLP 04/03/2020 →
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Wow!! Really?
Blamm!! Sun smashes in Curtains warm, eyes squint, smiles Windows need cleaning . n.b. A morning to enjoy the light and warmth of sun on skin. The windows will look fine at bedtime. n.n.b. How to suck joy from the day…just did my morning push ups and noticed the carpet needs cleaning too. . CLP →
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Milton Park
Yellow and purple crocuses Shiver in the humid wind Fierce rattle of branches above Dogs trot and squat Their owners bowing down In homage Gathering up the shit . n.b. You have to hand it to dog-owners, they really love those animals. Thank you for cleaning up as they go. . CLP 15/02/2020 →
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Crow
Light spreads into the night First movement Swooping from the highest crown Black shiny crow Floats nonchalantly to ground Stretches wings Lands with a bounce Moves into a walk Tilts its head to have look Arrogant creature Taint of the dark What’s there to eat In Milton Park? . n.b. Mornings are noticeably getter lighter →
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On Alcohol
Don’t tell me I’m wrong When I say “No more, thank you” I want tomorrow . n.b. Waking up feeling muzzy, a nasty taste in the mouth, dehydrated with headache and a bit grumpy from a broken night’s sleep is rubbish. Give me a gentle sleep that carries me to sunrise, the beauty of a →
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January Road Trip (III)
Not even larks up What on Earth were we thinking? Body wakes later . n.b. The irony of holidays; aim to let go of stress and relax, but start in state of bodily confusion and with a sleep-deprived mind in tow. . CLP 23/01/2020 →
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Good Morning
Sky cleared of all But one moment of pure joy Inspiring bird song . CLP 14/01/2019 →
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On Morning III
Light sneaks into bed Brings birdsong and sounds of waves Hope rises refreshed . CLP 15/11/2018 →
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On Morning II
Heavy cloud blanket Dark reluctantly rises Sleep grips the chosen . CLP 15/11/2018 →
Journey of Words 