The Cold and Dark – I see the snow that isn’t there
I see the snow that isn’t thereit brings back thoughts so dark and meanthe ice persists in soul laid bare But I have often taken careto polish memories and make them cleanI see the snow that isn’t there On seeing snow, I have to stareat all the things that I have seenthe ice persists in […]
Quercus Robur – The joy of English oak
Sturdy and tall.Robust in the gap,like nature’s wall.Royal heart of English sap. Air-filled, tannin scentand leaves of pale green,acorns in cupules rent,branches high, scarcely seen. King of the forest,or in panelled rooms,rough bark bestfor Druids, brides and grooms. Oak tree creaking.For many, a home on high.A thousand years seekingthe bounteous light of the sky FraserAugust […]
Note To Self – Moving on
Continue slowly,continue strong.Know that you belong.This world is yours,and you can spend hourspreparing for the little thingand, just as well, you can bringall of you to everything you do,and know that your joy is my joy too. FraserAugust 2023
The Streets – Are not paved with gold
The streets are not paved with goldthey are more roughly paved andsleeping there can get pretty coldbut he is hardly sleeping throughthe night with it’s many distractionsdespite it’s comfort inside for you And he met none of his dreamshaving come so farbut all the night-time screamsleave him cold and paleand he thinks maybe he has […]
Tea In An Instant – Refreshing
Dilip stretched himself awake after what seemed like an eternity of sleep. He had woken-up alone which, in itself, was unusual these days. London was a fatigue, he decided. Perhaps it was time to return to Bradford, but would he be welcomed back? Perhaps not, given how he left. He would think on it. He […]
Pockets – Full of memories
I stuff my hand in my pocket, and I find coarse damp sand, broken shells and brightly-coloured stones from the beach. As I pull out slimy, popping seaweed and squawking gulls from my other pocket, the stench of the cold and dull grey sea fills my lungs, and I am grateful not to have a […]
I Want To Be – Not yet certain
I want to be me, but the me which is only occasionally me wants to be me too. Problem. I want to be left alone, but only when I don’t want to be with you and all of them too. I want to be younger, with the knowledge I have now……but everyone wants that. I […]
Commuting – Wish it was the weeken
Dawn cracks the grey skies into blue, and the radio seems to crackle louder. This time of road-weary truck drivers rubbing the sleep from their eyes, and the mad-dash commuters tearing holes in the tar, as their too-fast sports cars don’t quite make it into the crisp, morning air. And I’m tired of doing the […]