Journey of Words

Tag: Poetry

  • On Normality

    “How are you?” she asked I’m calm, present and happy Yes, back to normal . n.b. Thank you for asking. And you? n.n.b. The above applies regardless of today’s football result. . CLP 11/01/2020 →

  • On Fear

    Shouts, sticks, slaps to rear Drive unhappy cattle on What calls you? Listen . CLP 11/01/2020 →

  • Battle Fatiques

    Curious robin Sat on hedge-trimmer Camouflage perfect . n.b. Robins are notoriously territorial and fiercely combative with their neighbours. Must be nice for this one to be able to rest awhile. . CLP 10/01/2020 →

  • On Lunar Presence

    Moon-rise lightens mood In midst of winter’s black heart Happy? Go, Lucky! . CLP 10/01/2020 →

  • On Guard

    Absolute madness Police in UK list XR As extremist group . n.b. https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/jan/10/xr-extinction-rebellion-listed-extremist-ideology-police-prevent-scheme-guidance The non-violent climate activist movement Extinction Rebellion (XR) is open to all members of the public. School teachers are being briefed on how to spot XR extremism. For example, children absent from lessons in support of School Climate Crisis strikes. Many teachers →

  • On the Plucking Post

    Bird of prey at work Interrupted in mid-flow She will return soon . n.b. Unusual for prey to be left almost whole on a plucking post. I must have scared the predator off while working on the hedges. . CLP 10/01/2020 →

  • Saddle Up

    Woody boarded the train Johnny helped load the bags They hugged Woody fearful of the work to be done Johnny fearful And that was it . There was Woody And There was Johnny . Their paths parted Although it took a while For the rear lights To disappear In the bright new day . CLP →

  • On Talking

    At some future time All the words we say become So much exhaled air . CLP 09/01/2020 →

  • SatNav Not Needed

    SatNav Not Needed “Location cannot be found” I know it’s out there. Trust Me. Release the handbrake. . n.b. Better to travel in hope than to sit around waiting for an out-of-date program to tell you where you’re heading. Just get moving; keep your wits about you. You will know your destination when you see →

  • Under A Cloud

    Naked – trees surround Silky, plump pillows shade us Moon pours out cold heart . CLP 09/01/2020 →