Journey of Words

Tag: Nature

  • Vergangenheitsaufarbeitung

    Yesterday bore us It cannot ever be changed Tomorrow beckons . n.b. How we accept what has happened in our histories and what we plan and do next shapes our futures. What future do you want to work towards? Vergangenheitsaufarbeitung: Dealing with the past. . CLP 20/02/2020 →

  • Origami

    The white sheet fluttered down at the very edge of my vision I saw it fold neatly in the cross wind and drop into the long, frosted grass of the field bank In that moment, caught in my passing headlight To all intents and purposes It had the appearance of a barn owl Falling on →

  • On the Weekend (V)

    Daffodils seduced By warmth of afternoon Sun Coy revelation . n.b. We await the arrival of Storm Ciara. CLP 08/02/2020 →

  • Feral

    Modesty demands Clothing, bathroom protocols Street lamps dazzle moon . n.b. As a fox, adaptation to urban dwelling will come as needs require. CLP 03/02/2020 →

  • January Road Trip (XXXI)

    Heads hung loose, breeze blown Snow white bells jingle voiceless The earth awakens . n.b. Multiple snow drops decorate the verge along the Holt Road. . CLP 30/01/2020 →

  • January Road Trip (XXX)

    Earth tumbles off steel Turned turf rolls over face down Gulls trawl plough’s soil wake . n.b. After the urgent work of hedge cutting, trimming, mending, it is the time to plough. This is the moment to open the ground to air, rain and frost so the soil can break up, breathe and prepare for →

  • January Road Trip (XIII)

    River Kelvin flows Vigorous city green route Light, space and wildlife . CLP 24/01/2020 →

  • On Revenge

    Two weeks fierce work Cutting back hawthorn, blackthorn Months pulling splinters . n.b. Face, head, neck, hands, arms, shoulder, thighs, knees…splinters! How I envy the robins jumping easily between the spikes of these vicious plants whilst picking up tasty morsels and singing. CLP 22/01/2020 . →

  • Open Plan Living

    Homes built to protect From nature’s extremes hold us Safe as prisoners . n.b. Realisation that we are in climate crisis has dawned fastest amongst those who live exposed to nature. Its worst manifestations affect the lives of our poorest and most remote communities first and hardest. Those of us wealthy enough to close our →

  • January Hues

    Sun-glinted branches Defiant winter displays Promise life follows . n.b. This part of Devon will be a sea of daffodils soon, with an array of other plants adding colourful splashes. CLP 19/01/2020 →