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The Wraith in a Yellow Coat: a poem
A dark wraith in a yellow hood Stood by a tree in a shadowed wood; He was once a mariner who sailed at sea A valiant sailor, sailing wild and free.
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There was a Young Lady from Spain: a limerick
There was a fine young Lady from Spain, Who was ‘muy grandiosa’ and vain, She didn’t like her facet, And wanted to replace it, with another countenance less plain.
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Nimbostratus, Knight of Nature’s Wrath: an acrostic poem
The poem expresses to some extent my fear of Global Warming’s imminent threat to the planet.
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Ferns
Ferns are the most extraordinary plants on the planet.
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The White Beach Hut Of Normans Bay: a poem
The White Beach Hut Of Normans Bay: a poem
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Spring is coming, spring is coming – wild daffodillies, Bunhill Fields and Blake
Spring is coming, spring is coming Spring is coming? It’s already here! In fact it became official on 21st March. But, I’ve drawn a picture of the wild daffodil and I thought that this little traditional song helps illustrate it! I love daffodils being called “daffodillies” in the lyrics. Spring is coming, spring is coming,Flowers…
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Armistice Day 2020
Salute I attempt a salute in respect and gratitude for all those men and women in WW1 and WW2 who gave their lives so that future generations might live in peace and freedom. Can’t tell you how affected and moved I felt putting on this uniform at the Bovington Tank Museum, Dorset. Young men wore…
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I Wandered Lonely As A Cloud
Today, it has rained incessantly—so, I thought a couple of photos taken while the sun was out at Blickling and a bit of Wordsworth might cheer us all up.