Journey of Words

Tag: Time

  • on time

    finishing todaywhen tomorrow has startedwhere is the hand-brake? ~ n.b. Please do not tell me everyone has already clocked off. CLP →

  • on time

    eventuallygrains of sand drop through the neckturn over, reset ~ n.b. Won’t happen on its own, though. Someone has to intervene. CLP 10/07/2024 →

  • on time

    It’s The Demon DrinkDehydrates and irritatesDraining the spirit ~ n.b. Lack of sleep doesn’t exactly lift the mood either. Having the energy to enjoy each moment of the day is worth the effort, just one evening of mild excess leads to a full day of constant irritation. Not a good place. CLP 09/07/2024 →

  • on time

    What are you waiting for?Mornings like thisAfter the rain?Street dust, turned to mud streaksHarden in early July sunPigeons content callingAnxious chittering of goldfinchesA pair of lycra-bound cyclistsWhirr up the streetBound for where?On the riverbank a pair of swansHeads resting on folded wingsSleep with one eye openA dog, unleashedSnuffles around the benchAround discarded beer cansAnd their →

  • on time

    A man who gets upFor work some mornings at fiveWants a medal. Ha! ~ n.b. Thank you, Half Man Half Biscuit for the idea. I just want sleep tbh. There are a load of people starting sooner than 05:00h most mornings, often these people get some of the worst pay. CLP 07/07/2024 →

  • on time

    in the end they sawcorruption, lies, self-interestturning of the tide ~ n.b. Yep, the Tories are gone. The grown ups are back in charge. People before profit. Public service before party politics. Here’s hoping! CLP 05/07/2024 →

  • Turning

    the light falls heavyshadows thick as tarlattice Norfolk’s lanesstill Junethe pall of morning’s chillmist steams offbarley’s feathery awnswither in midday’s heat-hazebecome brittlebreak and litter the soileach fine daySun roasts the grainas hay fevers the aira prelude to harvestmowing, turning and bailingthe grassesour first clues to winter ~ CLP 30/06/2024 →

  • on sleep

    enjoy waking hoursgulls, street revellers, beforeinevitable ~ CLP 27/06/2024 →

  • on time

    Ancient wharves re-builtHomes with waterside aspectsEach with a TV ~ CLP 25/06/2024 →

  • on the Moon

    Around the converted warehousesDown on the river by the old millSummer clocked inOn Saturday nightLiberated from the chillOf the north-easterlyThe people got out to the bars and clubsCelebrated livingA drunk lad cried“It’s the Strawberry Moon!”Floating up over Dragon HallObserving how the phone cameraAlways makes it look smallHe encouraged his friendTo stop a momentTo feed his →