Journey of Words

Tag: Poetry

  • On Holiday

    Away in the warm Break from life’s realities Ends, as all things must . n.b. Where ever you have been, welcome back. We missed you x CLP 03/03/2019 →

  • On Pelsall Common

    Carnival venue Happy family outings Place where some lives end . 27/02/2019 n.b. This land is a beautiful piece of ancient turf that is owned in common by the people of the area. Bordered by roads now, there are long established paths across it, including this elegant avenue. The Pelsall carnival sets out from the →

  • Obfuscation

    “Will you marry me?” He asked and she replied “What mean you by this?” . n.b. A simple proposal, at the sound of it, but is the real meaning of the question clear? What motives underlie the request for a hand in marriage? Is the wording a phrase designed to obscure and confuse, or crystal →

  • On February

    Fierce frosts bite morning Noon sky wears Marian blue Sun brings butterflies . n.b. This arid track, these browned brambles and dry ivy leaves, the dessicated litter and parched grasses are the backdrop for a vivid yellow, medium sized butterfly. The brilliance of the colour was breath-taking. It is in the picture somewhere towards the →

  • Floccinaucinihilipilification

    Ironically Devised by Etonians Such worthy people . n.b. A word comprising various bits and pieces from Latin and Classical Greek that was made up by a wit of Eton College, (located just off the M4 near Slough, beneath the westerly Heathrow airport). Fees at this bucolic location are currently £13,556 per term, (known as →

  • Edification

    Conversing on train From Black Country to south coast Life class in motion . CLP 22/02/2019 →

  • Putrification

    Collapse of core Skin wrinkles, folds, shrinks and tears Innards now liquid . CLP 21/02/2019 →

  • Mummification

    Startled from sleep Silent scream stuck in the craw Eyes can but witness   CLP  20/02/2019       →

  • Purification

    Washed by Spring shower Dried in gentle breeze and Sun Refreshed Earth awakes . CLP 19/02/2019 →

  • Clarification

    Boil up the liquid To remove impurities Is everything clear? . CLP 18/02/2019 →