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A dog’s dinner

We had porridge for dinner, the small dog and I, She likes it with cream on, I wouldn’t know why.. She’d already eaten, but doing her duty, Protecting my waistline and small claim to beauty, She thought she’d be helpful … Continue reading

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The Troubadours Sang

  Let the Song of the Troubadour bring you delight That a flame may be kindled to burn clear and white, Let it tell of the road we have travelled so long As we dance to the tune of the … Continue reading

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Spring

An old one this morning, as there just is no more time 🙂 Spring   Ah, Spring! My spirit soars within Where so long dormant it has lain. Awake my soul! The Spring has come And Pan will play his … Continue reading

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Poems for breakfast

It is 8 am here on a sunny morning. There are clouds, so I’m making the most of it while it lasts. For some reason I was up at six. Anyone would think there are things to do, and stuff … Continue reading

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Tears and coffee

You know things are on the right track when you manage to cut a large perfect circle, to a specific size, from expensive silk freehand. Of course, whether it remains that way once sewn is a different kettle of fish … Continue reading

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Taking a break

I’m up to my eyeballs in bright orange cotton, I still haven’t eaten, the cooking’s forgotten. I might grab a sandwich or maybe some toast. (It won’t do to turn up at the launch as a ghost) The dusting needs … Continue reading

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Morning

Morning came after dreams of pain and healing The road is long before me,  Will I find winter Or the first signs of Spring Painting the hillside golden? Will you wait for me While I journey seeking daffodils Or will … Continue reading

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Goodnight

Tonight I am weary, Cold sleeplessness A mind in motion And a voice in the silence Held to attention In the darkness. But tonight I will sleep. Emotion has cleansed me  Clean wind in the heart And a distant goodnight … Continue reading

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Just for a moment

Let me see your face, just for a moment Lit by the moonlight through the window Before I close my eyes in sleep Give me your dreams, Beloved, And I will weave them for you On the loom of a … Continue reading

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Coffee break

There’s thread and fabric everywhere, the carpet’s full of fluff Another 20 metres came…like this lot’s not enough. “A restful day” I promised me, of gentle needlework… Yet here I scrabble frantically where thread and needle lurk. I’m not a … Continue reading

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