• On A Flower

    Touched by Spring’s sun Vibrant colours, rich nectar Swell, bubble open . CLP 11/03/2020

  • On the Chest

    Muscled, ribbed, caged tight Time to loosen up, release For clean bill of health . CLP 11/03/2020

  • On the Move (n+1)

    Slowed by injury More is seen in fine detail Time stretches to suit . CLP 08/03/2020

  • On Solitude

    In time of chaos Seek space to discover calm Beautiful respite . CLP 06/03/2020

  • On Uncertainty

    Precarious life Actors on stage, pawns on board? Nothing guaranteed CLP 06/03/2020

  • We and I

    Tricky this balance Tightrope over waterfall Would you hold the line? . n.b. The perpetual dance; with or without? CLP 05/03/2020

  • Not Again!

    More bloody football! It’s Monday! Television – Remote controller . n.b. Matches scheduled to spread the output of live entertainment for armchair spectators means that football is played for television broadcast seven days a week. I could go on, but Arsenal FC are coming to town and I have things to do before the game

  • Island

    Three roads, one railway Cross Hilsea Lines to Hampshire But we’re happy here . n.b. The connections from Portsmouth to the mainland are limited. For those travelling by car the road connections can be a source of frustration; for the residents a source of pollution. Standing traffic is commonplace on these often congested links. All

  • Salix Alba Caerulea

    Deep roots draw strength From river banks; soggy fields Pink shoots top out crown . n.b. This willow, from which cricket bats are made, thrives in fresh water zones of temperate lands. In the early part of the year the tips of this salix tree bring a refreshing light red hue to winter, a hope-filled

  • Crataegeous monogyna

    Within the city Defiant displays – new life Uncontainable . CLP 01/03/2020