The Inverse Pyramid
The inverse pyramid travels backwards two thousand lifetimes Travelling forward four thousand Reversing it’s life time
MoreJust a few rambling pieces of poetry
Perditus
People 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
MoreThe Hoot of an Owl
We stare longingly at the moon our heart slowing beating our mind calming flowing our aura gently glowing We listen carefully to nature the feeling of oneness overwhelms We hear the hoot of an owl our senses retreat into the spirit world we gently glide
MoreThe Chest
Amongst the cobwebs and spiders in the attic long lost tucked into the corner an old worn black chest lives Covered in etchings spirals and scratches out of place maybe out of time On the dusty floor no footprints on the floor around the chest not a speck of dust An old lightbulb creates a […]
MoreThere Are Those
There are those who are there for us come rain or shine see us at our worst on our bruised knees They gently lift us up dust us down Set us on our way again Quietly soothing our pain 🌑 There are those
MoreThe Windy Woods
Through the Windy Woods we walk lost in mind lost in thought lost to ourselves It’s a trail I’ve seen it’s a person I’ve been The Windy Woods best to be avoided
MoreA Little Different
The little tadpole thought where are my legs something is missing shall I make legs out of pegs 🌑 Mum and Dad can bounce around I’m stuck here unable to reach the ground 🌑 Mum said I’m different but will be the same Then she said I will be given my Frog name
MoreOur Melodic Friends
With a gentle whistle the Bird Whisperer calls Feathered friends appear nearby perched on walls 🌑 The lullaby song goes back and forth Until our melodic friends take flight to head back North
MoreThe Insurmountable Mystery
One of the insurmountable mysteries of life We pray to the Universe to help with our strife 🌑 It appears there is no answer the problem you see is milk first or second in Tea
MoreThe Work Commute
I look fondly back to the work commute the challenge to find a train seat if a total fail stand on my weary feet If a seat is found the dozer is the next joy leaning further further over the gentle pushback I deploy As I look up someone is blankly staring at me give […]
MoreThe Little Jug
Once a fond treasure now a pile of bits The Little Jug has seen the blitz With a little magic it is fused into one ready for juice and an iced bun
MoreThe Mole
Some of us I think are just a little bit crazy I’m pretty sure I am more caffeine fuelled rabbit than daisy 🌑 We look at the world not with rose tinted glasses but psychedelic microscopes stolen from baffling science classes 🌑 The “truth” we are told is not the truth we believe We don’t […]
MoreThe Bird Scoots
Across my eye-line the bird scoots dashing to its destination where is it headed the mind whirls twisting my head to see an unnatural swirl to find it is gone oh well let’s carry on
MoreDon’t Know Why
I don’t know why I’m so slow But having said that it’s good not always to be on the goooooooooooooo
MoreThe Waiting Room
From the sea dew she climbs basking in the light of the green moon a dolphin in a frock passes by need to be home by half past nine overhead in the gloomy shine a bulldog flying on a pink balloon thoughts gathering in the mind’s bizarre waiting room
MoreThe Innocuous Rock
Lift up a rock and what do we see dirt and mud roots of a nearby tree Or maybe curious worms bustling ants or even some unknown creature munching on a plant The innocuous rock home to many you see Time to walk away leave it be
MoreThe Fledgling
Once a fledgling now praying to believe Time to take the plunge ascend the sky To the nest say farewell and goodbye
MoreLittle Black Cat
The little black cat wouldn’t take on a fly or so we thought until we saw an unwelcome cat nearby 🌑 Our little softy turned into frenzy of claws The unexpected victim frantically escapes without pause 🌑 A little black cat no more She gives a satisfied look cleans her claws and settles down to […]
MoreThe Spiral Staircase
Down the stairs he descends step by step Each taking him further from all he comprehends 🌑 The top of the spiral staircase is all he knew The bottom he hopes will bring peace and grace
MoreRun and Run
Skidding across the frozen lake the baby Arctic Fox goes Mum is busy foraging for food me I’m playing there’s not enough time to doze 🌑 Everything is new all a wonder I just want to explore have fun Mum says I should rest let my body grow But that’s boring I just want to […]
MoreThe Monochrome Rainbow
The monochrome rainbow sails the sea Searching for colour to discover it’s glee
MoreThe Mouse and the Moon
Staring at the Moon the Mouse mused Up there is there no gloom 🌑 With it’s shining light the Mouse observed the Moon’s presence makes the World bright 🌑 Each night she appears the Mouse reflected Comforting our joy and tears
MoreDo We Sometimes
Do we sometimes see beyond in the fog of sleep Deep into the spirit pond 🌑 Out of the corner of our tired eye Do we sometimes see the truth Distant from the nearby
MoreThe Wooden Horse
The Wooden Horse trundles down the hill bouncing and rolling it’s going to spill 🌑 How it got to the top it doesn’t have clue It’s pretty sure though it’s going to need gallons of glue
MoreJust Scatter
Day to day gripes do not really matter When gone we are not judged by the chatter 🌑 Inconsequential’s consequentially should just scatter
MoreHendecagon Bring Fore
Some of us are seen as a bit odd we don’t quite fit in Not really noticed our views tipped into the bin 🌑 We gravitate to those who are different from the norm A square is not for us a hendecagon bring fore 🌑 The unusual and the weird are who make the world […]
MoreThe Short Walk
Walking strolling with head down Mulling musing with an intense frown 🌑 Lost in thought oblivious to all Escaping four constant walls 🌑 The short walk lost about town Clears the head deals with that frown
MoreTumbleweed Scoots
The Gale tears thereunder Tumbleweed scoots thereafter Taken in our world weary stride the result hysterical Laughter
MoreThe Zorro of the Stars
Lego Obi Wan Kenobi swished his lightsaber The Zorro of the Stars though forgoing the natty mask worn by superstars 🌑 His lightsaber buzzes limbs flying building blocks fall He may be titchy two inches tops but he stands Jedi tall
MoreChurch Steeple
To be the bird perched high on the church steeple watching the busy world all the tirelessly bustling people 🌑 To be the bird gliding high in the clear sky just roaming not feeling the need to always ask Why
MoreSpring Time Bee
Pondering the Little Fish decides a winter rest is not for me My friends may be asleep my lovely lake frozen But I’m going to be as busy as a spring time Bee
MoreThe Impatient Robin and the Argumentative Worm
The Robin and the Worm disagreed on what was suitable food The unreasonable Robin’s attitude put the Worm in a frightful mood 🌑 The rowdy verbal tussle went forth and back Faster and faster a vocal racetrack 🌑 Inspired the impatient Robin threw in a genius killer fact gobbled the Worm and that was that
MoreHide and Be
The kaleidoscope camouflage king queen molluscs of the sea A bizarre puzzle and mystery as is where you hide and be
MoreHow Do We Know?
How do we know who we are I thought I was a certain type of man but now I’m not so sure Are we who we think we are or how others perceive us to be
MoreSelf Control
The motionless cat stares eyes boring into the Soul Intense observation combined with barely contained self control
MoreInstant Karma
“Oi sod off” Maria the Ant shouts as the foot hovers “Go away lout” 🌑 The shadow grows instant karma kicks in The lout slips on his arse as Maria gives a massive grin
MoreMonopoly Woes
From zero to nuclear some seem to go Passing start collecting $200 without any attempt to slow 🌑 A chill pill is needed time in the jail We may or may not consider bail
MoreHeinous Crimes
What do you think the most heinous crimes are Without doubt one tops the list Turning on a tap whilst someone is enjoying a shower This seems to cause swearing and a shriek
MoreThe Matchstick Ship
The Matchstick Ship has seen better days No longer drifting over the waves 🌑 The hull threadbare the mast no more Lost and forgotten in a bottom drawer 🌑 With time and love she is ship shape again Ready to explore a new glorious sea lane
MoreLockdown Fever
I think Lockdown Fever has got to me I’m wondering what fun Lego Man to be 🌑 If bored with your head switch it around or your legs so they reach the ground 🌑 Is it just me who this fever attacks or are others on the same weird tracks
MoreDance of Indirectness
Asked in all innocence about this or that We know the underlying real purpose will come about 🌑 This dance of indirectness some of us play Will we ever have confidence to have our truthful say
MoreMy WordPress Travels
My WordPress Travels 🌑 October 2019 I started as Lost in Nowhere depressed in a dark place I didn’t think I had a prayer 🌑 Then I met some of you my mood improved To WordPress I became addicted and glued 🌑 January 2020 Perditus was born Lost in Nowhere died and I didn’t mourn […]
MoreThe Pink Flamingo
The Pink Flamingo what you eat you become Beauty from the pigments you eat Stunning from your head almost to your feet
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