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On 1st January, 2020
Stars light years away Illuminate our night sky Blind to our being . n.b. Our year, the circuit of this planet around our star in 365 days is unique to our situation in this solar system, if not the Universe. When we look out into space it is awe-inspiring to consider that vastness and our →
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What Next?
Time for reflection Settle, become established Time to catch a breath . CLP 31/12/2019 →
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Sickle Moon
It glinted against the cool blue of Sun’s last light A slender curve, quite razor sharp The fine inside edge glinted in the night That rose from the mist of black fenland soil It had all the beauty of the assassin’s blade Come to slit the throat and let in chill air To let all →
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Russian Doll
It takes time To find out What is Hidden Inside But Do not Be surprised If what is revealed Is not quite as imagined . n.b. I believe that the above could be described as an aphorism, i.e, a concise piece of writing that communicates a general truth, or belief. Aphorisms are poetic, i.e. not →
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Nothing Matters (IX)
World of infinite Possibilities open Nothing is ruled out. . CLP 19/12/2019 →
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Nothing Matters (VIII)
Mountain wind howls, twists Sounds from thin air, draws spectres Dogs bark at the night . n.b. There is nothing out there, is there? . CLP 18/12/2019 →
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Nothing Matters (VI)
Bubbling along Without a care in the world Ignorance is bliss n.b. Street homeless, racism, violent crime, poverty, the 1%, addictions, outbreaks of disease, falling life expectancy, war, climate breakdown. “Nothing I can do about it” I hear. Is this true? I wonder. . CLP 18/12/2019 →
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Nothing Matters (VI)
Sit quietly, breathe Twenty minutes clears the mind Let distractions pass . n.b. Meditation is where nothing matters. Let thoughts drift away. I have found making time to do, say and think of nothing, nothing but calming and energising. . Please find an expert to explain more about meditation – I am merely a beginner. →
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Nothing Matters (III)
Luggage belt empties Baggage has been left behind Now travel lightly . n.b. Would it not be lovely to be so unencumbered? The weight off the shoulders when finally putting baggage down after travelling is a blessed relief. Life is our journey. . CLP 16/12/2019 →
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21 Days in 17 Syllables
They are long and short How time stretches and creases Distorts memory . n.b. When life gets complicated how do we keep a grip on what is important? How do we keep strong? I have a pebble I found over 2 years ago. I keep it with me in my pocket. My touchstone. It works →
Journey of Words 