Walking through a wood allows you to observe minute details; the patterns on the bark, the sounds of the leaves rustling in the breeze or the fragrance from the pink purslane flowers drifting through the air. These small observations focus your mind on the “here and now” and “in the moment” making you feel aliveContinue reading “Dancing ferns”
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Midsummer Night
The Summer Solstice is the most wonderful evening of the year. I wrote this poem in celebration of this enchanting night. Here is an excerpt. Midsummer Night To settle and rest then, close your eyes, Breathing sweet air with gentle sighs. The dew is falling with moist delight, To cool the meadow in the fadingContinue reading “Midsummer Night”
Summer Rain
There has been a threat of Summer rain most of the day. The land is desperate for a good downpour. Here is an excerpt from my poem Summer Rain. Summer Rain Hot balmy day, airless and close, Dark ominous clouds, above they rose. Casting dark shadows all around, The air is still, without a sound.Continue reading “Summer Rain”
Dance of the Barn Owls
I wrote this poem after watching a barn owl searching for prey over the common grazing, near to my home. Here is an excerpt of the poem. Dance of the Barn Owls The evening draws nigh and the stage is set, An inspired portrayal awaits us yet. The jet-black eyes search the ground, While invisibleContinue reading “Dance of the Barn Owls”
