Perditus
Just a few rambling pieces of poetry
The 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
MoreThe Ancient Wilderness
The ancient wilderness bleak but beautiful cold but warm lost but found 🌑 The ancient wilderness the contradiction of life
MoreTo Boldly Go
To Boldly Go where no Dog or Bird has been before is just absurd 🌑 Rocking across the Stars The kennel wizzes pass Mars 🌑 The Warp engines furiously glow As Captain Snoopy says “make it so”
MoreThe First Aid Kit
Carrying the First Aid Kit of Life band-aid of compassion anti-sceptic wipe of understanding bandage of comforting kindness 🌑 Makes the future for all of us bright
MoreNice Grey Smock
Crochet Baby Yoda peeking behind a Buddha rock Contemplating the Four Noble Truths in his nice grey smock
MoreA Thousand Thoughts
A thousand thoughts whizz across our mind With luck one is caught within our grasp To do with as we are so inclined
MoreThe Sunny Mermaid
The Sunny Mermaid swims high in the sky Amongst fluffy clouds so so high 🌑 The World her Oyster the ocean is forgone She going to play ecstatically live on
MoreRainbow Labradorite
Rainbow labradorite and the tree of life Reach for the stars Overcome earthly strife
MoreThe Sleigh
Sleepy lockdown Sunday chilling taking it easy So not looking forward to Monday 🌑 I’ve achieved a sum of diddly squat I’ve not been caught put on the spot 🌑 A day wasted some may say Better that than being the reindeer always heaving the sleigh
MoreThe Lady in White
From the mists of eternity she descends the Lady in White observing guarding nature’s friends
MoreDo We Notice
Do we notice the man on the street head down staring blankly at his feet 🌑 Do we know his journey to date The impossible hurdles thrown at him by fate 🌑 Do we see the man within The Heart and Soul so struggling under his skin
MoreDon’t Poke the Bear
Be warned don’t poke the bear she’ll get grumpy give you that stare 🌑 The morning is not her friend It seems to drive her around the bend 🌑 Opening the curtains causes a loud squeal The head disappears quick as an eel 🌑 Saying “Morning” results in a groan Followed quickly by an ongoing […]
MoreYou Got This
You got this however crap it seems Who gives a monkeys what others think Follow your dreams 🌑 You got this
MoreThe Baby Otter
Around and around is all the Baby Otter can do Mum has fluffed his fir to keep him warm stop him going blue 🌑 Around and around the Baby Otter goes his nice fluffy coat Mum so carefully prepared keeping him safely afloat
MoreShuttlecocks
Shuttlecocks scattered the lawn bare Waiting for summer the games can start under the Sun’s glare
MoreThe Moon Bear
Is the Moon Bear angry and fierce ready to bloodily pierce 🌑 Nope he rolls on his tum to show off and flash his bum
MoreThe Bucket is Bare
All we do is constantly fret About the worst we nervously bet 🌑 I’ve got to the point the fret bucket is bare I try not to worry and I don’t care what I wear
MoreSpot a Cat
Spot a Cat a game to play Where’s she hiding we all say 🌑 Snooping around searching for a snore Looking from door to door 🌑 Our quarry finally tracked down Cheesed off wearing a frown
MoreFairies Gleefully Dancing
My eyes sleepily shut I’m sure I see fairies gleefully dancing in front of me 🌑 Hopping and skipping to their hearts content The aroma of flowers fills my mind with scent 🌑 Within my eyelids the fairies come out to play Imagined or reality it’s difficult to say
MoreThe Bending Reed
This is not the life we want to lead we fervently plead However we bend in the wind as if we are the reed
MoreThe Fringe
A lifetime perfecting the fringe All the while I’m imploring please hurry up slowly slowly becoming unhinged
MoreThe Lake Pass
The dusty vintage car rumbling down the lake pass canoodling low endless bends Caressing luscious grass Wishing the ecstasy never ends
MoreThe High Tide
Watching our lives drift as sand with the receding waves Do we bemoan the low tide or rejoice in the high tide to come
MoreThe Dark Lord
The Dark Lord with a big red rod a smoker’s wheeze Walking with an awkward plod 🌑 Rain or shine your colour is black It’s so last season but you never look back
MoreWords I Love
Words I love scrumptious discombobulated I’m one not the other What words can you help us discover
MoreChariots of Turmoil
Mighty hills of water chariots of turmoil unwitting boulders lost in watery boil
MoreChestnut Brown
Chestnut brown leaves drifting swirling lifting Autumn love As if we are flying on the wings of a dove
MoreMany or the Few
With a heavy heart we watch With a compassionate soul we see With kindness we show we care With understanding we show empathy 🌑 Are we the many or the few
MoreDigital Tumbleweed
Digital tumbleweed speaking into the Ether Is anyone there nope me neither 🌑 Talking to ones and zeros In our world we are all Heroes
MoreCelebration
The time is finally here schools reopen with a resounding cheer No more home schooling to bring many a soulful tear Relax and enjoy the peace I think it’s time to open an alcohol free beer
MoreThe Cross Eyed Chicken
The Cross Eyed Chicken sat on a two legged stool thinking to himself I’m no fool Some may laugh be unkind and cruel But I’m unique and Super Cool
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