Journey of Words

Tag: Poems

  • “Football? I don’t get it”

    Our talk turned to football As it would sat at “The Cricketers” In Small Heath on the hill On a February afternoon Carrying snow in the air Close to frost on the ground “I follow The Blues. Ever since my father took me along. I was twelve then, in 1954 But I like football generally →

  • On Football Car Parking

    Do you want your car looking after, sir? During the match, sir? Only half a crown, sir? Not to bother, son. I’ve a dog. See? Ah yeah! That’s a great big dog, sir Fierce too, I bet. His name’s Vicious, if you need a clue Yep, he looks like a smart dog Tell me, sir →

  • 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 →

  • Revealing

    In 1787 eleven ships Set sail from Spithead To New South Wales On board people Sentenced to Penal Servitude For their crimes ” – the birth of modern Australia” It’s only half the story . In 1987 was there a pause, your Majesty To consider the impending fate Of those indigenous people Who did not →

  • On the Weekend (XII)

    And that’s it over Moon climbs majestically Announces “Bedtime” . n.b. The storm clouds blown away leave the sky for a full Moon, too bright to photograph. I apologise for the poor quality of the picture. I only went out for the Sports Mail today. I must get out tomorrow. . CLP 09/02/2020 →

  • On the Weekend (XI)

    Going stir crazy Weathering wild tempest Time for a bored game? . CLP 09/02/2020 →

  • On the Weekend (X)

    We are all at sea Clouds ploughing over our heads Wind blown, rain scoured . n.b. Storm Ciara turns the island into a vast ship pushing into the teeth of an Atlantic gale. Invigorating. CLP 09/02/2020 →

  • On the Weekend (VII)

    Random tin-can spins Dances in crazy circuits Wild Saturday night . n.b. A tin has been rattling from kerb to brick wall to lamp-post through much of the night. Storm Ciara arrived on schedule and is gusting through the terraced streets creating whorls and eddies of air that tear at fences and buffet trees and →

  • On the Weekend (VI)

    Determined to stay Exploring Portsea Island Unearthing treasures . n.b. Portsmouth is Great Britain’s only island city, the second most densely populated urban environment after London. Perhaps it should be twinned with Manhattan? A brand called Strong Island is developing here. Pompey folk are proud of their home city and are happy to wear the →

  • On the Weekend (III)

    Collect clean laundry Washed, dried and folded before Things get more messy . n.b. Ireland vs Wales at 14:15, England vs Scotland at 16:45. Is it possible to watch international rugby in a pub and just drink tea? . CLP 08/02/2020 →