Journey of Words

Tag: Poetry

  • 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 n.b. Better to travel in hope than to sit around waiting for an out-of-date program to tell you where you’re heading.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 →

  • Wishful Thinking

    For two pins I would grab my passport Run to the airport Get on that plane Find you Bring you home For two pins . CLP 08/01/2020 →

  • On Fire

    Will tinder do it? Better than television Will it catch on? Suspense! . n.b. Tinder: dry flammable material used to start a fire…remember? n.n.b. It caught! Yay!!! CLP 08/01/2020 →

  • On forgiveness

    To withhold entraps Hurt released with a blessing Each can live again . CLP 08/01/2020 →

  • On Life

    Our three school rules Turn up everyday; work hard Be nice. Simple as… . n.b. When the then new head teacher first arrived at the school I worked in, he told the incoming Year 7 students the above three things that would make their time at secondary school a positive experience. The above “rules” I →

  • “It’s Normal”

    “It’s Normal” . She whispered gently And I began to believe We were special . n.b. Do check with the other party before believing this. We all have different perspectives and… …it is nothing personal, just normal. CLP 07/01/2020 →