Journey of Words

Tag: Poetry

  • Unreel

    Moments of time caught Touch stones, listen to echoes Hot feet on cool flags . n.b. There are places and events in life that stay close to the heart, others are left in situ for your unexpected, unplanned reappearance, ready to catch you unawares. How you spontaneously respond will tell you a lot about how →

  • On Pane

    Warm, cosy, settled Wind uncoils, whiplashes hail On sleeper’s window . CLP 16/01/2020 →

  • Grate Full

    Piled wood collapses Rattles iron log burner Startles lone sleeper . CLP 16/01/2020 →

  • On the Threshold

    About to step out A new day, another world Close the door gently . n.b. This advice from a colleague of many years ago, whose name I do not recall, but whose face and kind words I have never forgotten. I pass them on here, admitting that it not always advice I followed when younger. →

  • Honesty Boxed

    Technological Interactions distort truth Write web of fictions . n.b. The Internet: where the truth lies. CLP 14/02/2020 →

  • Snow Drops

    Without any snow Warm, wet weather encourages Flowers to spring out . n.b. I saw first snow drops in flower today; neither early, nor late. CLP 14/01/2020 →

  • Long-tailed Tits

    Long-tailed Tits Lively, chirpy birds Flit through rose thorns and brambles Browns, greys – invisible . n.b. Easier to hear than spot. CLP 14/01/2020 →

  • On Darts

    Aiming for the Bull? Striving for the Double Top? Double One is okay . n.b. Most games of darts played by mere mortals finish with a prolonged round of shots at the Double One bed, all other opportunities to win having been missed. . So from this I conclude it is a good idea to →

  • On Relaxation

    Important routines Maintain balance, status quo Hair down? Just cut it . n.b. We hold ourselves tight in patterns and programmes, duties and responsibilities. These may be chosen voluntarily, imposed by the life-stage we are in, or consequences of decisions and actions taken many years previously. The challenge is how to get a break from →

  • Hen Party

    Fine feathered friends Consider destination Eat here or move on? . n.b. It is often tricky getting a diverse group of acquaintances to stick to an itinerary. Someone voices an alternative, discussion ensues, original plans go to cock. Travelling solo has advantages, but for laughs an outing with your mates takes some beating. . n.n.b. →