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On Daisies
It was warm that early April Sunday We ‘d set out to the coast on foot Ignoring the mosaics Shunning the churches We headed east Seeking swishing pines stood in sand A first sight of the Adriatic . Progress was erratic Heading east for a beach? My pigeon brain unable to compute For me the →
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On the Edge
Out here The East Anglian landscape is so flat That the curvature of Earth is apparent And so here is not so flat at all A world of its own Even the sea moves on a different level From beyond the dykes and shingle banks Winds from North and East hold sway Mighty oaks are →
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On Sorting
Memories barely Recovered; stirred into broth By tickets, trinkets . CLP 21/03/2020 →
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On Crossing (XI)
Traversing this bridge Changes everything for good No return; onward . CLP 19/03/2020 →
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On Crossing (X)
Out of suspension Hard reality of land Grazes, cuts, bruises . CLP 19/03/2020 →
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On Crossing (IX)
Now jump! Feel air rush What holds you aloft? Fear? Hope? Falling or flying? . CLP 19/03/2020 →
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On Crossing (VIII)
Too far? Out of reach? Here there is only forward Reach out; take the leap . CLP 18/03/2020 →
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On Crossing (VII)
Each step slow progress Tension holds all together Heart beats on ear drums . CLP 18/03/2020 →
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On Crossing (VI)
Fearful steps drag out Time, thick as treacle, clogs boots Heavy with regret . CLP 17/03/2020 →
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On Crossing (V)
Flames engulf trusses Spectacular show of faith When not yet across . n.b. Trusses: bridge supports. CLP 16/03/2020 →