Monthly Archives: June 2025

The best laid plans

The eager new house owner,And their freshly appointed landscaper,Both unanimously agreed,And so the former decreed,That the lonesome tree,In the centre of the garden,Should be replaced,By a magnificent fountain,Serving as a birdbath,For the scores, no, hundreds,Of chirruping little birds,Flitting amongst the … Continue reading

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Storm

The storm clouds gathered in drovesUnfurling the darkest canopyOne might ever see,Sending people rushing backInto the relative safety of their homes,But not without a gnawing worry,Assailing their minds,Of whether they could withstand,The fury that would be unleashed,In a matter of … Continue reading

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Corner

There is something to be saidAbout the justness of this world,For it reserves a special corner,For absolutely everyone. There is a corner for everyone,Even for those who believeThat they have none. Now this corner mayn’t be fancy,It may lack a … Continue reading

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Twinning in glory

Twin blades of grassStanding tall almost,Amongst greying rocks,Adjacent to railway tracks. They are here this morning,Spritely, bright and verdant,Although there’s no knowing,What the day will bring,And if there’ll beAnother day on their anvil. But for now, today,They stand there –Faintly … Continue reading

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