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It's The Simple Things
Today we heard from old friends, newly arrived back in town.
We exchanged good wishes, recent news and tales of lock down.
A much welcomed diary date, arrangements made for Sunday.
Lunch and a long walk planned, so for good weather we pray.
This phone call cheered us up no end, coming out of the blue.
For three long months, an empty diary, filled with nothing to do.
...
Saturday 13th June 2020 2:33 pm
The Dancing Light Of Candles
The Dancing Light Of Candles
Flickering shadows cast upon the night
Phantoms leaping on oak panelled walls
Where the final breath of evening gently falls
The white and orange glow of candlelight
Will soothe the nervous child and ease his fright
Or so your aged memory recalls
Flickering
There is no more a sweet magical sight
Than darkness where a defeated demon ...
Saturday 18th April 2020 3:38 pm
Simple Pleasures
Simple Pleasures
A quiet corner of the room,
curtains drawn to the night,
the gentle glow from simple lamp
that casts a magic light,
a book opened, page twenty three,
with hundreds yet to read,
the urgent ticking of the clock
muffled, paid no heed.
A glass of something warming
and shortbread on a plate,
the crackle of a fire
that dances in the grate,
...Sunday 7th April 2019 1:52 pm
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