My love is not of the springtime Blossoms, nesting birds and new born lambs Rising sap and sprouting leaf Nor is it the love of summertime Bursting buds, showy flowers, perfumed air Hot wind, heating the skin It is not the love of autumn Falling leaves, rain and cold wind Hot and cold alternately My… Continue reading Sparkling frost warmed by the sun
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Dressing up kit 1970’s style
Shoes, ugly black clumpy laceups Looking like the shoes boxes Leather, shiney with a slight squeak when I walked I had to buy them Hospital issue, I paid they supplied How I hated those shoes Their only saving grace The first step in my new career It was all about the right image Skirt measured… Continue reading Dressing up kit 1970’s style
Youthfulness v age or Ode to the Older woman
In your teens you were shy No self confidence, didn’t pull the guys Body language, tended to say, dont talk, go away In your thirties feeling better career confidence, go getter still self conscious but trying harder Body language more blaise come talk, I might stay In your forties, life full on career rocketing, running… Continue reading Youthfulness v age or Ode to the Older woman
Misty Dawn
Misty Dawn Two souls dancing an aerial ballet in the calm dappled light of misty dawn flying and zooming without interplay two souls dancing an aerial ballet saying a farewell they can’t delay as the zephyr breeze plays a carillon two souls dancing an aerial ballet In the calm dappled light of the misty dawn… Continue reading Misty Dawn
Key of Destiny
Ornate key with topaz stud you seem part of my destiny I am dreaming, what do represent you are all mystery Solid, cold and beautiful you are a work of art I cannot remember where you came from. Or why I am dreaming? What do you represent you are all mystery Do you represent the… Continue reading Key of Destiny
Life has moved on updated
Here is the first version of this Pantoun I have since reworked it please see the second version any thoughts if either works? I flutter and fly like a trapped butterfly Commitment I promised it wasn’t a lie While life has moved your love I still crave It… Continue reading Life has moved on updated
Do we ever learn
Do we ever really learn The difference between holding out a hand Or clutching someone to us in a vicelike band The fluidity of trust Is better than control That we all need space Love doesn’t mean shackles tightly in place Do we ever really learn Unthinking actions will cause hurt How ever much someone… Continue reading Do we ever learn
Storm
Relationships normal chain
The bubble has been burst Will that be the worst Life gets in the way Almost every day Changes put a strain On relationships normal chain He/she can make you sad Also make you mad Love is but a guide You cannot run and hide What is this nebulous thing The emotion that pulls our… Continue reading Relationships normal chain
Silly mood
I am in a silly mood Not the sort to cause a feud This crazy streak May make me wreak Happy havoc As I speak I want to make the whole world smile Although that may take a while So instead will start with you Try to will you smiling too!
