new year – Ruth Partridge

Into a new beginning

Punctually, without slowing The world on axis turnsResolute with resolutions non affirming In silence spins its cadenceundeterred Across the world A global celebrationAs fireworks light the darkness of the skies As from Pacific to the North Atlantic The calendar turns,the date baptised. And so I wish you a Happy New Year

No turning back

the time appointedring out the old, ring in the new no turning back

Sonnet – For the Turn of the Year

For the turn of the year,the time is nigh;The earth on its axis will spin its course Amidst a storm deluge out of the sky;The raging flood rivers running full force.Sheep hug the hedge at the edge of the field;The gale so relentless,branches are bowed;Nature is silenced its armour to wield;The ground is sodden whereContinue reading “Sonnet – For the Turn of the Year”