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On the Continental Shelf
Is it only me? Isles off the end of Europe Look somewhat adrift . n.b. It is claimed by some that breaking away from the EU will free the UK up to exploit commercial opportunities further afield. Take a look at the map and tell me where these opportunities lie? When you note that the →
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On Biscuits
Life can be busy Dilemmas and trilemmas Cheeses and pickles . CLP 12/07/2019 →
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On the Roadside
Set free and at large Motorists fail to stop at Black and white crossings . n.b. A recent analysis of animals found dead on the roads of Britain has identified that badgers are the most common wildlife victims of road traffic. I have seen many dead badgers on roadsides over my years travelling the highways →
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On Politesse
Polite to the point Of rudeness? Formality Without connecting . CLP 07/07/2019 →
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On the Ether
Have you a problem? Did you “Ask the Universe”? No? Whyever not? . n.b. Use of the phrase “Ask the Universe” is increasingly common and it is usually deployed when some personal difficulty looms into view. I suspect asking this question in an open-minded and sincere manner serves the same purpose as saying prayers, in →
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On the Ceiling
Still, in shadow, alert Waiting for “Lights out” before Seeking warm, fresh blood . n.b. Mosquitoes are on the march, not just the ceiling. CLP 04/06/2019 →
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Blackberry
Heading west on the A303 Needed to pull over to have a pee Surrounded by brambles up to the thigh I wouldn’t want these fruit in my apple pie 02/07/2019 →
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Super Fluffy Animals
Boxed in hundreds Cross country dawn travellers Bright yellow chirps. Cheap. . n.b. Day old from the hatchery and making noise at a pitch that makes thinking difficult, the little creatures have been delivered to walk the earth, pick up grit for the crop and eat the grain crumbs before they are ready to be →
Journey of Words 