Fire crest Flame-thrower Streams ribbons Across the skyIn gold threaded tapestryA woven snakeskinA mackerel skyUnder silvered scalesThe winds of changeThe tide turnsThe gauntlet thrown down.
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The Garden in June
It’s been a strange Spring . May was wet, cold and stormy which wrecked early growth – even the trees have had to sport new leaves. The broad beans were destroyed but the warmth in June has seen a huge catch up especially brought with heavy showers last week. Now the days are really hotContinue reading “The Garden in June”
Through Fog which Deepens
we can can see The weather of ‘Great Expectations’ fame Lingers;That mist envelopimg shrouds the landThe trees with branches silhouettedIn the gloom weighed downAnd sough a muffled soundThrough fog which deepensAnd dulls the fingered trees As I protected by the glass Can see a gloom Impenetrable and deepTo end the dayA dampened air to cloakContinue reading “Through Fog which Deepens”
Short and to the Point
Drizzle and the coldA walk short and to the point Return to bed.
Ebb of Sunlight
Ebb of sunlight Lost from dawn Rolling blanket Grey returns.
To be Out Early
Shafts of light filter through open treesDainty beads of colourOf dew-spangled jewelsThread through the bank,Winding a tapestry; Silence is Held on the breath of the windUntil murmurs and shuffles In the henhouse are heard And the spell is broken By a sharp blackbird call. Out early with whippet puppy – there are advantages – feelingContinue reading “To be Out Early”
In dappled Sunlight
Shadows dance under thinly leaved branchesMaking patterns on her smooth fawn furRipples of light on the fingers of the breezeA caress of warmth and a flush of cool air wafts acrossHer fine bodyTickling With the lightest of touchBaby- soft skinThe whir of the grass cutting machines In the fieldsCause her ears to flexAnd sweet smellContinue reading “In dappled Sunlight”
Sharing our Space
Our daughter has wanted a whippet for years; our cocker spaniel is 8 – perfect time for a new addition and for me to get to know a new breed. Plus we have never had a puppy – just a line of rescue dogs. Yesterday was just a joyous day in the garden. The greenhouseContinue reading “Sharing our Space”
Abandonment to Garden
Like Socrates,tread I barefoot on the ground Drink deeply, elixir of the soil Strengthened by every grain imbibedConnections rooted deeply from the coreThe elemental smell of rain- freed earthy spores that cleanse and heal;A living substrate made for growthIn simplicity, softly drawn withinWhere we, with nature, seemingly at one Are held,Protected by the earth andContinue reading “Abandonment to Garden”
The Moon in May
The moon in May By flower moon is knownSilently rises aboveQueen Anne’s LaceEphemeral and statuesqueThis golden coin Effortlessly glides and chases Oblivion.
