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Senryu
It’s one of those nights . What we love is the solitude of rural living . Every once in a while it’s broken by sounds : usually the cry of the barn owl or a vixen squeaking . Tonight though it’s joyriders – an unorganised rally of a great many cars racing through the lanesContinue reading “Senryu”
Senryu – past midnight
thoughts tumble swell the darknessvoices of the past
Early Run – observations
SilhouettesAcross a pinkish glow Gulls their silent span Mist- a crease to top The new -ploughed fieldsSculpted,the moorland land Ribbons of white in reconfigured contours Smoothing the valley floor,Steaming silage Sweet the smellHunger after more Gold of arrow,vapour trailWhat view is theirs? What view I have! A glimpse of home Midst rolling hills Nestled inContinue reading “Early Run – observations”
Grey Sky darkening -Evening Run
To run Is instinctive,The fresh air Coursing through; Finding energy Where first there is none;To tread the lanes As day is done;Though tired, to feel renewed,Spurred on by the towering clouds behind, The wind coursing in the pines Grey sky darkening Squeezing out the light; The onset of a stormy night.Yet invigorated, energised,With wind inContinue reading “Grey Sky darkening -Evening Run”
Hanging on to Summer
The rain we drove through on our way to the coast almost made us turn back. Today ( for the first time ) we wore coats and heavy spots caused us to make a swift retreat to the car. Squally showers, rainbows and dramatic cloud all day. sun beneath cloudautumn’s arrival with a vengeance wipeContinue reading “Hanging on to Summer”
Graduation
Finally, after thinking it would never happen, the Royal Agricultural University has held their graduation for 2020 students. one secondmortarboard and gown float across the stageacademic achievement
Favourite Walk
Half cobbledHalf rough The path Walked and worn Centuries oldBouncing echos from granite hewn wallsOf wooden clogged boysLeading sheepTo moorland grassBetween heather and gorseAnd Whortleberries In tiny purple bursts.
Renewal
Panoramic the view stretches wide Spans the skiesAnd takes my mood From moorland Where the cloud still shroudsTo pale rays under the sky Towards cliffs just visible on the skyline- a coastal horizon Drawn am I to the sweep ofThe hillThe lush grassWhere cattle are yet to graze That soaks my shoesTo the triangulation pointWhereContinue reading “Renewal”
Haiku – changing the view
twisting the seasonsweet peas fallchanging the view
