A Gentle Pry
After a yawn and stretch the song begins here to bring joyous music with a flourish of wings The melody alarm warms the heart teases open the eyes with a gentle pry
MoreJust a few rambling pieces of poetry
Perditus
Disdainful Glance
The long shadow forms the Cat stretches and yawns With a disdainful glance at the Sun she gets up begrudgingly moves her bum The nerve to move the hot spot it’s enough to make a Cat lose the feline plot
MoreSpottylicious
Together a Loveliness apart Spottylicious Is there a more adorable collective name Ladybugs you put all others to shame
MoreNah Nah the Nah Nah
Nah Nah the nah nah you can’t get me On the roof strolling can’t you see I’ll flap my wings drive you around the bend then Cat if you get too close I’ll drop you a lovely prezzie from my feathery end
MoreFreshly Mowed
With a scurrying scurry the brown fluffy torpedo zips across the lawn lusciously freshly mowed Nervous wide eyes pretending not to be seen blending into the green
MoreZoom and Cats Part 2
All they can see is a Cat’s bum not even a glimpse of me The perils of Zoom and Cats Part 2 creating hysterics in the feline virtual room
MoreThe Wheel Arch
The rusty battered car forlorn and forgotten to many an eyesore and rotten Looking closer you see much more a nest snuggling in a bespoke drawer
MoreAn Eye of a Bird
Wafting below the clouds drifting amongst the air gliding free and fair An eye of a bird The world it sees is not as it truly observes
MoreThe Red Sky
Telltale rustling of leaves branches twitching in delight red sky saying goodbye to the remnants of daylight As the day turns to dark the twitching quietly ends The little rustler takes flight to settle down with her friends
MoreThe Gentle Rustle
Still as stone a gentle rustle little eyes hidden as leaves bustle Unwavering patience in a twig home until her brood joyfully sing blissfully roam
MoreSoggy Ground
Tiny feet flatten the dewy grass Who has been here is the question we ask Imagining a friend hopping around looking for sustenance on the soggy ground
MoreFrom the Leaves
From the leaves she glides autumnal beauty in sight For she is a bird who rides the sunset in wondrous flight
MoreTwo Predators
Two predators one prey when the lion and leopard cross paths the prey happily skips away
MorePat on the Back
Waiting and chasing is all us on-time souls seem to do As we are laidback to mix it up to be on the edge we chase and wait We deserve a pat on the back
MoreThe Mountain
From the mountain he falls inch by inch he clawed his way up the summit had never been within touch He mops his sweaty brow dusts himself down try it again? I must be a clown But try he does grappling the rocks he heads up again There is no time no clocks
MoreFashion Accessory
Necessity and/or fashion accessory Mine is homemade Snoopy Ace with it I feel no way out of place
MoreThe Empty Glass
The empty glass not fulfilling it’s purpose I propose Sometimes we are the empty glass I suppose
MoreMischievous will Roam
Peeking from the eaves a nervous face peers left then right waiting for the moment to take flight When all is quiet she darts from her home grabs some food dashes back before her mischievous brood roam
MoreThe Spirit of the Owl
The Spirit of the Owl seeks the souls of the fractured to make whole With wisdom to imbue for whom peace is due
MoreThe Passenger
At his feet the terrier sleeps as cart trundles on Creaking and bouncing across the creek the alert passenger doesn’t lift an eyelid to take a sleepy peek
MoreThe Procession
The procession of the Pharaohs descending back in time hieroglyphs obscuring the cortège bewildering the paradigm
MoreAs the Day
As the day is long they had travelled tired worn wheels slowly turning under the relentless fiery Sun the planet was slowly burning Across bountiful lakes now dry through luscious fields now bare inching forward searching for what had once been before the Sun brought it’s menacing glare
MoreBeauty or Beast
Legend or lore beauty or beast Writhing snake hair with eyes to turn the unlucky to stone under their longing stare
MoreThe Pledge
I’ve been to the brink my weary eyes have stared over the edge tiptoeing forward I had lost the will to fulfil my life pledge What happened next I do not know maybe a change of wind made me backtrack gave some desperately needed slack What I do know is for each day I now […]
MoreTo Be a Detective
To be a detective deerstalker and pipe or natty moustache Curious about your blood type 🌑 Quirkily snooping to find the clues The devious poison may have been hidden in the booze 🌑 With the telltale scuff on the shoes the criminal will surely lose
MoreThe Heliograph
The heliograph of life light communication Reflecting together to overcome strive
MoreBloody Thunder
Shrieks and cries rolling bloody thunder The Norse have disembarked to pillage and plunder
MoreHey Presto!
Is it possible to spring clean the brain a piece of string from ear to ear hey presto the mind is clear
MoreNo Cat Things Today
The Cat sat on the mat resoundingly refusing to go out The day was fine it was half past nine but budge to leave the house she would not No cat things today not even to chase a mouse
MoreThe Last Chime
With a sketchbook and our mind we can travel in time visit pre-history even observe the Earth’s last chime
MoreCats and Dogs
Cats and Dogs can sense when we are sad they come to our aid a loyal comrade They can feel our emotions it seems to be unlike humans who can be blind cannot see We have lost what comes naturally to our furry friend there is a lot we can learn maybe help humanity mend
MoreLounging in the Sun
Lounging in the Sun without a care in the world The Fox has no shame comfortably stretched out not curled 🌑 If you disturb the Fox whilst he is on his patch a bleary eye will open followed by a good old scratch
MoreThe Necklace
So much strength we get from the object hanging around our neck For some the Cross for others a Love Token Whatever it may be a sign of Perseverance Love or simply being Free
MoreThe Stone Giant
The Stone Giant standing still on ceremony withholding it’s will Guarding for many years Does it know the secret to humanity’s tears
MoreSouls in the Stars
Souls in the Stars heavenly observe with their warmth they seek to protect and conserve
MoreThe First Flight
The first flight a moment’s hesitation the leap of faith wings gripping the air Soaring in the glorious morning Sun’s glare
MoreThe Inverse Pyramid
The inverse pyramid travels backwards two thousand lifetimes Travelling forward four thousand Reversing it’s life time
MorePeople Come and Go
People come and go we meet we like we never see again the memory is dreamlike Does the fleeting contact stay forever Have an everlasting impact
MoreThe Workout
How do we know each days a day they blur into one the same again to play Night to night different again A myriad dreams workout for our eager brain
MoreThe Frail Old Man
With a beard so white it could be angel snow the frail old man knows all there is to know With knowledge to give but living alone The treasures he keeps the world will disown
MoreSammy the Snail
Sammy the Snail a friend for generations had broken wheels Poor Sammy had no gyrations 🌑 The toy veterinary worked his magic But Sammy was told not too fast as that could be tragic
MoreThe Granite Mountain
The Granite Mountain a portal for each and every soul For flesh and bone to touch and reach
MoreThe Giant Bunny
The Giant Bunny hid in its hutch You may have thought it would be a hindrance a crutch 🌑 This Bunny a Tortoise to be Walked around with a shell made by me
MoreLockdown Nearly Over Blues
Lockdown nearly over blues the Sun is out the Rule of Six is in meeting others is no longer a sin 🌑 The Winter of Discontent to paraphrase Shakespeare is coming to end Smiles are back with whooping and cheers 🌑 Where will it end whoever knows But for the time being we can go […]
MoreFrom the Stars
From the Stars from Horse came galloping past Mars searching for its true name 🌑 From the Edge it had travelled with a completed pledge Life’s mysteries it had unravelled
MoreCannot Be Seen
The flapping of wings can be heard a bird cannot be seen Then we know we are truly in a dream
MoreThe Chorus
A chorus of utopia glorifies the universe’s verse a melody on which spirits and ancestors traverse
MoreThis Morn
This morn a glorious morn a tumultuous tussle between our Cat and next doors the Sun showed it’s happy face opening the heart and much much more The Birds were an orchestra of delight in harmony complimenting the glittering Light A gentle Breeze filled the air as if all our dreams had come together in […]
MoreResilience
Bog Oak for hundreds if not thousands of years you have been hidden missing a million tears Your ancient beauty is a gentle prompt that resilience is with us for all our years
MoreFeathered to Perfection
Feathered to perfection his head held high upright walking to the stage bowing to the left and right The Song Bird an audience to woo let’s take our seats me and you
MoreThe Lullaby
Squint your eyes see the Stars dance Comets leap and prance The Moon sings a lullaby of peace With the Constellations the masterpiece is complete
MoreThe Bucket is Bare
I do wonder if I care checking my bucket I find it is bare except for a single hair This I store in my lair which is where I safely keep my care
MoreThe Dead of Night
It’s the dead of night amongst the gloom someone is awake hiding behind the broom Listening carefully you hear zoom zoom 🌑 Do you dare creep downstairs to take a peep Your mind is racing ready to leap 🌑 With your dressing gown and trusty slipper you head into the fro to confront the nipper […]
MoreThe Simple Joy
The simple joy of old black and white movies Kind Hearts and Coronets Laurel and Hardy amongst thousands overlooked by the foolhardy 🌑 An era when movies we’re at their magical best Perfect to put your feet up enjoy and thoroughly rest
MoreThe Candle
The Candle flickers darkness Cometh With Darkness comes the Dawn from which we are Reborn
MoreThe Lady of the Slaughter
Daughter of Ra Bastet is your name Your association with Cats is the common reason for your fame 🌑 Lessor known you are a Goddess of War The Lady of the Slaughter is another less gentle name from lore 🌑 Protection from evil spirits you give the home Where your statue resides foul souls will […]
MoreSwishing Around
Swishing around from tree to tree the Coal Tit is full of glee From nest to tree from tree to nest she has decided her life is blessed
MoreWhen All Is Quiet
If we are patient and quiet wait a while we may get a glimpse of her leave her pile 🌑 When all is quiet she creeps around Routing for goodies from the ceiling to the ground 🌑 The Minor Spotted Teenager is rare to see If lucky we may get a grunt before she flees
MoreChocolate Padawan
I’ve trained you well Chocolate Padawan the Chocolate Master said The cocoa is strong in you ready soon you will be A chocolate taster extraordinaire I foresee
MoreThe Tree of Life
The roots bury deep into the ground the domain of worms they wrap around 🌑 The branches reach high to the sky with the kingdom of birds they joyfully fly 🌑 The Tree of Life a symbol a sign reminding us to enjoy life challenge ourselves to gleefully shine
MoreThe White Horse
The shadow of the White Horse canters deep within the haze Yearning to find it’s freedom freedom from the Sun’s rays
MoreThe Old Wily Fox
The old wily Fox still has a few tricks Whilst the youngsters rush around he hides deep underground When the novices return delicious morsels in tow he barks like a dog watching them scatter leaping higher than panicked frogs With a grin he creeps out of his hide Laughing with bright mischievous wide eyes
MoreThe Amplifier
Watching the world with myopic eyes all I think is why why the hate why the conflict why do I keeping on asking why Maybe the solution is to wear a mask to cover up one’s eyes But why should we shy away shouldn’t we pry The only solution I think is shout together to […]
MoreThe Feather
The Cat pounces the Bird ducks this really is an uneven match The Bird dances and weaves this way and that The desperate Cat can’t land a scratch 🌑 As the Cat runs out of puff it is open to its spritely foe The feathered master of Bird-Jitsu lands an almighty knock out flying blow
MoreCherry Blossom
Cherry Blossom why do you come and go You beauty radiates lifts us up makes us glow As quick as you arrive you suddenly disappear We won’t see your hypnotic magic for another year
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