Perditus
Just a few rambling pieces of poetry and art
Some Dabs of Paint
Starting with a pebble washed and cleaned A relaxing time waster whilst happily quarantined 🌑 With a little time some dabs of paint the little pebble transforms into something quaint 🌑 The journey begins it is hidden with guile Hopefully it may be found and create a smile
MoreTime and Space
With your infinite grace and beauty you teach that love can endure through time and space For it is magical and pure 🌑 You guide us to understand the depth of our soul the beauty that we are how to make ourselves whole 🌑 You are companion to many A glorious light to seek For […]
MoreWhat will be will be
A cliche what will be will be The motto that has come to define me 🌑 For most my life I was ridden with worry I couldn’t help myself but keep on saying sorry 🌑 That person somehow has gone In his place a man calmer but not a swan 🌑 I do not know […]
MoreThe Rebellion of Crows
The rebellion of Crows an armada takes flight The sky dark with anger ready to protect and fight 🌑 An injustice to right the Murder heads East There is no fear as they face the Beast 🌑 The battle is swift the numbers win The victorious head home making a caw and din
MoreThe Blinding Snowstorm
Even a driving storm will not make us lose our direction 🌑 The roar of thunder will not stop us hearing 🌑 The blinding snowstorm will not prevent us having sight 🌑 For we have that which shows the way
MoreA Little Crazy
I’m a blur of pointless movement I’ve never been called lazy I fidget and twitch I’m pretty sure I’m a little crazy 🌑 My mind is a blender my thoughts become mush I try to find order whilst muttering please shush 🌑 I’m pretty sure I’m a little crazy but I like who I am […]
MoreThe Nomad
The dusty trail the Nomad walks Beyond voluptuous valleys Across fields of sun burnt pastures The chaotic world left behind 🌑 With no one in sight He walks without sound or murmur In quiet contemplation of that he has left And of the future unknown 🌑 With each step of his worn boots The weight […]
MoreThe Burning Rose
Beauty is being destroyed for the rose is on fire Mankind has created a situation so so dire 🌑 We can only pray that a seed has flown That the rose will rise once it has been sown
MoreWith My Head Bowed
With my head bowed I visualise your beauty As my breathing slows I find peace and tranquillity 🌑 I try to focus reach touch sense your love
MoreOur Ancestor
We are the children of the Moon For she is our other-worldly Mother If we revere her as our ancestor her cosmic power we can discover 🌑 She wraps her aura around us we are covered in her cloak Wrapped tightly within her warmth her power and wisdom we can invoke 🌑 For she is […]
MoreThe Hero of Gaul
With strength of will and Getafix’s dodgy brew they stick together like messy super glue 🌑 The scourge of the Romans smashing their way “These Romans are crazy!” Obelix will heartily say 🌑 The hero of Gaul Asterix of legend and lore His fun and adventures will never ever ever bore
MoreElizabethan Man
Travelling troubadour a maestro with a Lute Elizabethan Man handsome and astute 🌑 Highly ambitious a favourite at Court To far too many he acted as Consort 🌑 Politicking was his game he didn’t have long to wait to earn a reputation receive his unhappy fate
MoreThe Wizard
The Wizard dancing in a field amongst the lavender drawing its power to be healed 🌑 The bored Cat looking on wishing that the farce be over and done 🌑 The wise Owl hooting a chuckle All this because the Wizard grazed his knuckle
MoreThe Fuel of Life
The sky at night the stars dimly lit We look at them they observe us 🌑 Each an enigma a marvel of the cosmos the fuel of life 🌑 The stars from where dreams are born
MoreThe Wolf, the Raven, the Owl
The Wolf, the Raven. the Owl made a blood pact to defend each other if the Bear attacked 🌑 The Bear, the Fox, the Cat made a solemn vow to stand as brothers if attacked by the Owl 🌑 Secretly the Fox and the Wolf as they were kin agreed not to fight each other […]
MoreResplendent in Red and Gold
When you roll without your suit you are suave far from a brute 🌑 When you roll with your suit you are chasing fast in pursuit 🌑 Resplendent in red and gold you are arrogant overly bold 🌑 The man in iron is who you are A man whose limit exceeds any star
MoreDeceptive Man
Deceptive Man lied to himself most his life he dared not admit what caused him strife 🌑 Years went by with his head in the sand each that passed never went as planned 🌑 He blamed himself for all that went wrong For just peace he wished all along 🌑 The day came when his […]
MoreThe Museum of Wonders
The Museum of Wonders cannot be found Rather it finds those who are spirit bound 🌑 Its incredible marvels are too great to share For those not worthy their worst nightmare 🌑 It should not be sought for it will find you As long as you are amongst the special few
MoreThe Dragon Weeps
The dragon weeps as we sleep For we no longer believe 🌑 Years pass decades centuries millennia 🌑 Slowly memories fade The dragon vanishes with a final tear
MoreThe Waltzing Dragon
With grace which belies her size she soars Across lush green meadows above icy blue lakes 🌑 Dancing with swallows waltzing with falcons Over snow capped mountains beyond frozen landscapes 🌑 Heading North towards her home Stadion by stadion closer to her family
MoreThe Power of the Duckside…..
One of my painted rocks and probably one of my favs that I made and hid……😊
MoreThe Dispatch Rider
Tearing down the lane hedges blurring past Head tucked down going so so fast 🌑 Each minute counts no time to waste Care urgently replaced by frantic haste 🌑 A message to deliver the dispatch rider on his way Lives depend on that he carries in his attaché
MoreThe Great Pyramid
For she saw the Great Pyramid fall to Earth from the Stars it came a traveller from the unknown 🌑 For she felt the Earth shake the tsunami of sand dancing her sight lost 🌑 For she heard the roar of the Earth the sky cracking her body numb 🌑 For she knew her ancestors […]
MoreThe King of Wakanda
The King of Wakanda protector of your nation T’Challa is your name the heart of Africa your location 🌑 Your other name is the one most know You are the Black Panther saving the World with style and gusto
MoreA Nice Cup of Char
Poor impertinent Nutkin lost the end of his tail For he kept singing riddles without fail 🌑 In the end little Nutkin pushed Old Brown too far He nearly ended up as dinner with a nice cup of char 🌑 From Old Brown Nutkin managed to escape to avoid a rather nasty and sticky fate […]
MoreThe Market
As the Sun beats down aroma permeates the senses Bustling noise of chatter surrounds the ears 🌑 The market is alive A microcosm of society a busy hive of activity A wonder of treasures 🌑 Each little market stall a kaleidoscope of colours a feast for the eyes others a celebration of taste 🌑 The […]
MoreThe Society Mutineers
The proverbial aquatic creation out of water is our incarnation 🌑 Being part of the herd is not why on this planet we were conferred 🌑 We are different, unique For all our years we are the society mutineers
MoreThe Volunteer
The Volunteer selfless soul working quietly to keep society whole 🌑 Helping for the wider good The unseen heroes of our local neighbourhood
MorePoop Poop!
Poop poop! Mr Toad dashes like a hare Across rivers, over hills on his way to the country fair 🌑 Poop poop! Weasels flying this way and that as Mr Toad’s automobile hits for six like a willow cricket bat 🌑 Poop poop! Oh dear the mess left behind unnoticed by the excited Mr Toad […]
MoreThe Butterfly
Butter butter butterfly flittering The frequency of my consciousness 🌑 Chattering floundering drifting here and there
MoreSeven Years
Abchanchu sneers through the blackness nature retreats from his sight For he is the dark the night the not living 🌑 With each solemn step grass dies underfoot murkiness left behind no life just the absence of all 🌑 Even the moon hides so not to be observed The apparition consumes all that catches his […]
MoreThe Little Pebble
Shiny little pebble What have you seen What have you experienced 🌑 Born in the heat of a furnace Worn down by your environment Bashed and trampled on for eons 🌑 You are a wonder an inspiration For how you shine beautifully
MoreThe Garden Thief
Running and scurrying the Terror goes stealing and theft is what he knows 🌑 Without a care or a jot of guilt all are his victims however well built 🌑 The Garden Thief the squirrel is his name stealing food from birds with no concern or shame
MoreThe Recycling Alchemist
The recycling alchemist a magician with all searching for junk amongst the urban sprawl 🌑 With glorious imagination and skilful hands the alchemist sets about her ingenious plans 🌑 When she is done what was once trash has been turned into a glorious handful of cash
MoreThundering Rain
The last nerve riding away on the storm waving goodbye whilst the rain thunders down
MoreSilver White
Silver white in the haze Magical and mystical it is impossible not to gaze With the bright sun reflecting your majestic horn appears ablaze 🌑 With a heart so pure even evil is afraid You help to reassure there is good when we feel unsure 🌑 As the gusty wind blew I’m sure I saw […]
MoreThe Wanderer
The Wanderer from thought to thought never knowing the destination in the bewitching journey of the mind
MoreThe Maze of Life
There is no one path Each junction leads to another the maze of life 🌑 In our endeavours there are many missed turns dead ends in the journey 🌑 But the paths will be followed until the centre is found
MoreRatty and Mole
Ratty and Mole were rowing down the river As the sun went down they started to shiver 🌑 The glorious day had taken a turn for the worse Ratty was getting grumpy his voice was getting terse 🌑 Mole was worried he would miss his dinner without his sumptuous food he would get awfully thinner […]
MoreAll Might Thought Worm
All Might declares “I am here” the Manga hero who shows no fear 🌑 One For All is his to command it is a power no villain can withstand 🌑 The story starts after All Might has his fame It is his successor we follow Izuku Midoriya is his name 🌑 This poem is very […]
MoreThe Journal
The Journal for thyself simple paper priceless words 🌑 Unbridled thoughts doodlings of life contained within those precious covers 🌑 A place where a tiny piece of our heart and soul is kept forever
MoreRoam
Adorable cutes of the Indian Ocean Their cuddly faces cause a delightful emotion 🌑 Madagascar is their home We need save their habitat so they can continue to roam 🌑 Humankind in it’s “wisdom” Destroys the rain forests to expand its kingdom 🌑 As King Julien would say “They are aliens! Savage aliens from the […]
MoreA Blessing or a Curse
The invisible young man able to move without being seen without drawing attention A Blessing or a Curse? 🌑 People walk by not even a glance further still they try not to see The young man truly is invisible 🌑 The homeless young man invisible to people’s eyes
MoreMischievous Little Fella
The fast flying Hope zigzagging like a bee the mischievous little fella is taunting you and me 🌑 What we need is a massive honey net Hope can be caught with faith and sweat 🌑 Once Hope has been caught we need to keep in a safe place The best dwelling for Hope is our […]
MoreSerene
Your serene effortless glide teases us with a mere glimmer Our eyes are strained as we try to capture your beauty 🌑 Partially visible though you are our heart can sense the miracle of your peace and harmony 🌑 With each glimpse of you our soul leaps with playfulness and joy 🌑 Just knowing you […]
MoreStilton the Cheeseketeer
Stilton the Cheeseketeer parry thrust he can be a tad rough 🌑 Cheese for one and none for all riposte lunge into the cheese he will plunge
MoreThe Dreamy Racoon
We visualise you in our curious dreams You give us warning of other’s damaging schemes 🌑 You teach us how to adapt see the whole so we don’t get trapped 🌑 With you at our side no problem is too great No stone is left unturned to avoid the checkmate 🌑 You show us caution […]
MoreOur Family
The Moon our mother, the Earth our father nature our brother and sister We are one for we need each other 🌑 The Universe our home, our light On your broad wings we soar in wondrous flight 🌑 We are one and part of all Together we make a difference No action we take is […]
MoreThe Shape from the Mountain
From the snow capped mountain clambers a mysterious form Each huge step taken a fight against the snowstorm 🌑 The advancing image is impossible for me to portray It’s an imagining from dreams or possibly the doomsday 🌑 Footprints in the snow beyond earthly reality Their host can only be arcane beastly 🌑 Rarely seen, […]
MoreMischief Maker of Yggdrasil
Spreading gossip you run up and down the Tree causing mischief with considerable glee 🌑 You are Ratatoskr Yggdrasil is your domain Drill-tooth or Bore-tooth is your common name 🌑 Between Eagle and Serpent from top to bottom messages are passed twisted but never forgotten 🌑 The mischievous squirrel from Norse lore trying to stir […]
MoreOur Lady of the Copse
The willowy willow is her shield The chanting birds are her eyes She is the lady of the copse Mother to the wise 🌑 She is hidden but in sight for those who dare to peer into the light 🌑 Her appearance reflects what you desire but be warned for the impure it may be […]
MoreThe Quarry
The ancient quarry from where sculptures were born Magical works of art whose loss we mourn 🌑 From the marble magnificent statues were formed Miracles the master-crafters of old performed
MoreLord of the Strings
The sounds of the forest, wind and water emanate from the wondrous music you play For you are Fossegrim, Lord of the Strings when we hear your melody our troubles are taken away
MoreNinja Feline
Ninja feline stealth cat Looking feisty in a dapper straw hat 🌑 Guarding his turf prowling the streets showing moves listening to beats 🌑 A canine free zone not a bark to be heard Be wary do not visit if you are a dog or bird
MoreManga and Pick “n” Mix
I love reading manga I adore superhero flicks Sitting on the sofa eating pick “n” mix 🌑 In some ways I’m a man others very much a child I may be quirky and odd but like mozzarella very mild
MoreThe Horde
From the Sky our Hero falls sword in hand preparing to face the menacing marauding band 🌑 The Earth shakes under foot as he lands Slowly he rises and with his full height he stands 🌑 Shadows hide from the uncompromising stare Creatures look to the sky wishing for salvation in prayer 🌑 There he […]
MoreThe Archeologist
With sweat on his brow the archeologist digs slowly methodically moving buried twigs 🌑 He mops his neck as the Sun beats down His face tired wearing a frown 🌑 Deeper still delicately moving soil his touches something which he tries not to spoil 🌑 Slowly carefully he uncovers his find in his soul he […]
MoreBricks and Mortar
The Wall sings to me soothingly saying my name the Ground barks at me telling me I’m fair game 🌑 Bricks and mortar Sometimes your friend other times there is no quarter
MoreTo Be A Stream
The water flows gently the mood is a torrent 🌑 The stream is peaceful the mind is a storm 🌑 The ripple is relaxing the emotion is overwhelming 🌑 To be a stream
MoreThe Balm of Life
The morn gazing through the window not a soul to be seen the trees gently swaying the sky ghostly grey 🌑 The Cat next to me curled up quietly snoring dreaming of the hunt I suspect 🌑 The morn a time of peace quiet contemplation The soul refreshing Balm of Life
MoreMotherly Love
Through ice and snow scrambles the Artic Fox Searching for her sanctuary hidden amongst the rock 🌑 Food is scarce in this forbidding terrain For her Cubs she will find and ignore the pain
MoreThe Cosmos
To see through your eyes to see what you see Then the wonders of the cosmos would be open to me
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