Journey of Words

Tag: Poems

  • January Road Trip (II)

    Set early alarm No medals available Just get on with it . n.b. Need a good night’s sleep before Day 2, but so excited I can’t sleep; the Catch 22 of an early night before a long journey. . CLP 22/01/2020 →

  • January Road Trip (I)

    South Coast to East Coast Over Downs, through Chilterns, Fens Sky grey, grey, greyer . n.b. One of those days when dawn hardly happens and dusk is always present. A day when you want to switch the lights on, but realise you’re outside. A day when you come to understand that there are probably more →

  • 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 . →

  • Sky High

    Medical cocktail Pain killers, muscle relaxants Highly commended . n.b. For some the only way to be able to manage long-haul flying. CLP 21/01/2020 →

  • Sun Screen

    Abracadabra! Dropping the veil to reveal Sun in slow motion . CLP 21/01/2020 →

  • On Ice

    Frost’s fingers extend Grasp moisture from atmosphere Sculpt feathers from grass . CLP 20/01/2020 →

  • On Tree Tops

    Positions taken Stick, twig bundles form in crowns Builders’ croaky calls . CLP 20/01/2020 →

  • Out There

    Uncertain walkers Stumble upon lies and truths Almost without fail . CLP 19/01/20/20 →

  • Self Righting

    Squall whisks waves abeam Giddy instability Queasy buoyancy . CLP 19/01/2020 →

  • 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 →