Whether in a sunlit forest clearing
or hidden deep within the dank, moist shade
he will be found forever preening
a gaudy, strutting Indian brave,
proudly standing with his tail displayed,
a hundred eyes are always watching
throughout earth’s history was there ever
found in nature a sight quite matching
the splendour of each jewelled feather
unlidded eyes that will not ever
close thus allowing him sleep or rest
all the while displaying pavonine breast
the faithful guardian of the forest
Filed under nature inspired, On the lines of romance, Self compositions
I heard a song from in the trees
and looking up I felt at ease
for if a robin doth appear
a loved one though once lost is near
so I gazed upon his bright red breast
happy knowing they are all at rest
Filed under Self compositions
Sea and sky entwined
like lovers, viewed from afar
our one blue planet
Filed under nature inspired, Self compositions
Mistletoe and wine on again
T V remote on the table
to reach it I am not able
so I have to listen then
to a song that celebrates when
meeting people we have to try
to stifle any wish to sigh
hoping my face doesn’t give away
the thoughts behind my eyes that day
and memories won’t make me cry.
Filed under Satire, Self compositions
I find when talking to country folk
their favourite tree is the mighty oak
so just last week whilst driving my truck
I stopped near this one to have a look
and you can imagine my surprise
I’m sure I saw a pair of eyes
so I jumped back in to tell my mate Stan
He said, don’t worry, tiz just the Green Man
he won’t hurt you if you leave him alone
but I think we’d best start heading for home.
Liberty’s symbol
known by it’s bold colours three
pride of a nation
Filed under Loyal subject, Self compositions
I don’t think I’ve heard anything sillier
than the names of the so-called witches familiar
such names as Bodkin, Turncoat and Scat
now who on earth would believe that
but as we read about it the case unravels
that were brought by the man who on his travels
whose self-made credentials were quite ephemeral
Mathew Hopkins, known as The Witchfinder General
but those days are gone and I suppose
we should pray for those found guilty, now in repose
Filed under Alternative history, Factual, History, Self compositions
Recently my parents parted
my stepmother was such a bitch
married my dad coz he was rich
to us all she was cold hearted
that was how the problems started
it’s often said that love is blind
I think my father lost his mind
but he began to realise
that all their love was built on lies
no human should be so unkind
Filed under Self compositions
In all these challenges I have never
tried to do something really clever
but this week I’m going to be bold
for my new post I’ll show one that’s old
Filed under Self compositions
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