Mist, Sun, then a Song, in November

Mist, Sun, then a Song, in November

by | Nov 1, 2015 | Photography, Poetry

A misty start to November. Then the sun came out. Then the singing started: A couple of poems and photos from a pleasant walk through the beautiful countryside near Tortworth, South Gloucestershire. Wonderful weather for the first day of November in the UK, once the...
Dobby. The Cat. A photo and a poem.

Dobby. The Cat. A photo and a poem.

by | Oct 10, 2015 | Photography, Poetry

The photo by Chad Duerksen of his cat Dobby that inspired the following poem: Dobby. The Cat. See this tiny lion that shares my life His fierce gaze that cuts like a knife Bright shining eyes pierce me deep inside He sees who I am, I have nowhere to hide He has...
Hannah – An old Friend

Hannah – An old Friend

by | Sep 24, 2015 | Photography, Poetry

To Hannah, my childhood Irish Setter friend. We had some good times together! Hannah – an old friend: A flash of red Glimpsed through trees A powerful stride At once rapid and at ease Silky soft coat Warm against my skin Four muscular legs Body strong, yet so thin...
The Goodbye – A conversation with a cat

The Goodbye – A conversation with a cat

by | Sep 24, 2015 | Photography, Poetry

The ‘conversation’ was actually with a different cat. But the photo I took of this beautiful cat inspired me to write the poem. The Goodbye – a conversation with a cat:   Sadness, she said, is merely joy not recognised. Pain? Pleasure not yet...