Tag Archives: life in the raw

Touch Me Again ~ Anita Dawes #writephoto

Time whistles through the field Where the three wise men of old stand. I am the tallest, I have seen more Said the old man with his moustache I am the largest, the strongest of all I keep time calling … Continue reading

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Choice ~ Anita Dawes #writephoto

The blue river runs through high bracken banks Over ancient moss-covered rocks Dark trees line the way with long shadows A peaceful scene you may think. Take care not to step into the cool water If you have dark thoughts … Continue reading

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Afar ~ Anita Dawes #writephoto

I stand on pagan feet, verdant beneath beside winter stripped leaves my eyes roam the blue snow laced hills where legends speak of heavy snow that hides a secret Continue reading at Anita Dawes and Jaye Marie

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Light ~ Anita Dawes #writephoto

Sun frosted leaves folding in harmony Boughs crossed in blessing to an ancient time Snow faced sun rising, a pale orb A gentle reminder of Holy sites remembered Snow covered land melting Yet the old ways remain Continue reading at … Continue reading

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Balefire ~ Anita Dawes #writephoto

A young girl beating the signal flame into being The sound hollow, echoes of broken time returning She stands like a shadow before the white flame Drumstick held in hand, conjuring old energy Searching for answers to yesterday’s dreams Continue … Continue reading

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Stillness ~ Anita Dawes #writephoto

Rock, sea and sky, what more could I ask for The stillness, oh, the stillness Where birds dare not fly, the air undisturbed My heart slows in memory of a time unspoken The quickening begins as I step into the … Continue reading

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The old copper road ~ Anita Dawes #writephoto

As children we were told that strange things happened Along the old copper road during the autumn equinox. I have walked it many times as a child An old dust road grubbied my white socks Mother knew I had disobeyed … Continue reading

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Harbinger ~ Anita Dawes #writephoto

My friend, with his dark black feathers and royal blue and white flash of colour Visits my garden most weeks. He particularly likes my apple tree to perch in He stays a good while, watching me washing up at my … Continue reading

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Murmur ~ Anita Dawes #writephoto

Red sky, flames from a hidden fire Illuminates the dark barren land Black clouds tendrils reaching Searching the darkness for something lost The sheer weight of it pushing me down Slowing my footsteps Continue reading at Anita Dawes and Jaye Marie

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Old Ones ~ Anita Dawes #writephoto

An ancient creature whose face is hidden Behind the mouth of a cave The sound of footsteps Is his home about to be invaded? If captured, he would become a specimen In a zoo. It’s life, but not as he … Continue reading

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