Late November Morning
There’s patches of ice on the lake
in the distance snow on the ground
In the black, icy cold water
ducks, swans and geese swimming around
On a late November morning
at the dawn of a brand new day
Autumn passes the baton to Winter
in the seasons relay
Photo Credit Dr Amir Khan
Tuesday 30th November 2021 4:56 pm
Omicron
Alpha first found in the UK
Beta in South Africa
Gamma emerged from Brazil
Delta came out of India
Move over all the above
there’s a new variant in town
The WHO named it Omicron
it brings fear of a new lockdown
Mask wearing rules are updated
more travel tests to be done
As we question and wonder
can the Covid battle be won
Monday 29th November 2021 9:35 pm
Spectacular Sunset
The November sun slowly sinks
behind the hills snowy and white
Blue sky turns as gold as honey
creating this breathtaking sight
A warm cast spreads over the land
reflecting on the frosty snow
The spectacular sunset last night
gifts us quite a dazzling show
Photo Credit Dr Amir Khan
Monday 29th November 2021 5:43 pm
Snowy Walk
What a difference a day makes
Storm Arwen has been and gone
Some folk are still without power
and there’s been much damage done
Today is calm, still and quiet
we walk in sprinkles of snow
Wrapped up in coats, hats and gloves
our chilly faces aglow
The country lanes slowly turn white
icy puddles in deep freeze
We see the devastating sights
of many taken down trees
We return to ...
Sunday 28th November 2021 1:06 pm
Storm Arwen
Thanks to storm Arwen
we rise from a sleepless night
The sound of the howling wind
gave us quite a fright
The garden is a war zone
scattered broken pots
The BBQ blown over
lights tangled into knots
Wicker furniture chaos
on the patio
Overturned wooden benches
smashed up gazebo
Thanks to storm Arwen
we have one good thing to say
Those fierce stormy winds
blew all the Autum...
Saturday 27th November 2021 9:39 am
Footprints
Overnight the storm named Arwen
has transformed our outside world
We awake to snow this morning
as a wintry dreamscape unfurled
Trails of foxes and badgers
give away the secrets of the night
Tell tale footprints and tracks crisscross
the deep snowy carpet of white
Photo credit Dr Amir Khan
Saturday 27th November 2021 8:59 am
Epic Sunrise
A clear frosty morning
gifts us this epic sunrise
fields filled with grazing sheep
under pale blue cloudless skies
I stop to say hello
before I get on my way
If they could talk, I wonder
just what would those sheep say
Photo Credit Dr Amir Khan
Friday 26th November 2021 12:56 pm
Snow Capped Peaks
The
snow
capped
mountains
peak through
the fluffy white In
the pale blue sky the
sun is high and bright At
thirty eight thousand feet up
above the clouds we fly On a seven
three seven we speed across the sky
Thursday 25th November 2021 3:43 pm
Top Of The Rock
Today we are in Gibraltar
otherwise known as the rock
We headed into the small town
a short walk from the cruise port dock
We walked through the British Main Street
along to the cable car stop
It only took us around six minutes
until we reached the top
Once up there you can see for miles
there’s a glass walkway for the brave
Also there are Barbary macaques
with which I had a cl...
Wednesday 24th November 2021 4:31 pm
Cartagena
A short time in Cartagena
the sun shone bright today
The captain sounds the horn
as we start our sail away
We pass by small boats and ships
and castles on hills up high
The port slowly fades from sight
there’s not a cloud in the sky
The sun shimmers on the sea
like a light leading the way
A party atmosphere on deck
as the band begin to play
Wednesday 24th November 2021 7:35 am
Valencia
A treat to spend my birthday
in Valencia city
Majestic, stylish, vibrant
chic, elegant and pretty
From the old city district
to futuristic design
Roman times to modern day
grand architecture so fine
In the parks and gardens
fruitful palm and orange trees grow
Old, giant fig trees
like a scene from a fairytale show
The stunning central market
ornate, colourful and bright
A...
Tuesday 23rd November 2021 2:32 pm
Palma
Sunday morning in Palma
it’s quiet around the town
Many shops are closed today
their graffitied shutters down
We walk along the sea front
pass the many boats and yachts
Down to the grand Cathedral
where we take a few snapshots
We stop for cafe con leche
in a quaint outside cafe
A break to plot our route
and plan the rest of the day
We head up to the castle
that dominate...
Sunday 21st November 2021 4:28 pm
Barcelona
A walk around Barcelona
for a couple of hours
Magnificent baroque designs
stand beside tall glass towers
Ancient and modern buildings
theatres, museums and halls
Whimsical Gaudi creations
ancient Roman city walls
Cathedrals and monuments
grand architectural structures
Green parks alongside smart plazas
famed works of art and sculptures
Busy, wide streets full of traffic
l...
Sunday 21st November 2021 7:51 am
Speeding Across The Sky
Sunrise high above the clouds
on our morning flight today
A beautiful sight to see
as we get safely under way
A foaming sea of fluffy clouds
meets the molten lava glow
Rainbow hues blend into bright blue
make for a magical show
The darkness of night fades quickly
soon the sun is bright and high
The horizon ever changing
as we speed across the sky
Thursday 18th November 2021 3:57 pm
Fundraising
Emotional reports this week
of charitable funds raised by many
Good causes for both young and old
grateful to receive every penny
Proudly supporting each other
tackling each challenge they are fearless
Determined to achieve their goals
their resilience is relentless
We hear the stories of their lives
these inspiring tales we always welcome
Bravely facing daily struggles
the m...
Wednesday 17th November 2021 7:08 pm
Tangled Web
Sunrise peeks through a tangled web
of skeleton branches on trees
Created by the autumn wind
blowing away the waning leaves
The sky a shade of creamy pink
mixed with hues of purple and gold
The wild birds flurry overhead
singing their stories to be told
Photo Credit Dr Amir Khan
Wednesday 17th November 2021 12:03 pm
Fiery Hues
Gorgeous skies over Yorkshire
as the Autumn sun rose yesterday
A palette full of drama
nature’s artistry on full display
An inferno of colour
oranges, reds, pinks, purples and blues
The land black as burnt embers
under a blaze of fiery hues
Photo Credit Dr Amir Khan
Tuesday 16th November 2021 9:07 am
Just A Simple Drawing
Just a simple drawing
two dogs sat side by side
One dog is still alive
the other sadly died
Just seven words spoken
a chat between these two
The one here on earth says
“they still talk about you”
“I know” says the angel dog
gazing over rainbow skies
This simple drawing with seven words
brought tears to my eyes
Monday 15th November 2021 10:00 am
Autumn Mood
Bedgraggled bare boned trees
backdropped by the sky of palest blue
Decaying foliage lies thick and deep
heavy with morning dew
Limp leaves flutter down one by one
perished and scattered around
Glory days well behind them now
they lie rotting on the ground
Wild birds feed on bugs and worms
the only sign of life I see
The cold November air is still
yet seems to bore right through ...
Sunday 14th November 2021 5:48 pm
Remembrance Day
We will never forget them
their bravery and sacrifice they made
We show our respect today
across the country poppy wreaths are laid
We will never forget them
as we stand for two minutes in silence
We show our respect today
on this national day of remembrance
We will never forget them
each and every one we remember
This eleventh hour, eleventh day
eleventh month of November
Sunday 14th November 2021 9:27 am
Drumathon
Congrats to Owain Wyn Evans
on completing the Drumathon
Twenty four hours of drumming
a rat a tatting marathon
For all those children in need
raising a magnificent amount
Keep donating if you can
as they say… every penny counts
Saturday 13th November 2021 5:56 pm
Honey Hues
Morning sun sets the sky ablaze
slowly rising over the lake
Ducks and swans prepare for the day
wild birds singing the day awake
Honey hues of copper and gold
reflecting and mirrored below
Rich colours radiating warmth
like a melting pot all aglow
Photo Credit Dr Amir Khan
Friday 12th November 2021 3:32 pm
Kaleidoscopic Skies
Yesterday mornings spectacle
glorious and devine sunrise
I stopped to capture the image
and soak up this feast for my eyes
Kaleidoscopic shifting clouds
shapes and colours rearranging
Mesmerising molten rose gold
constantly moving and changing
Photo Credit Dr Amir Khan
Wednesday 10th November 2021 5:43 pm
Bare Trees
A stunning morning sunrise
in colourful hues of rose gold
The warming glow from the sun
melting away the chill and cold
Bare trees stand like skeletons
silhouettes rising from the ground
Stripped of all their Autumn leaves
which now lie scattered all around
Photo Credit Dr Amir Khan
Tuesday 9th November 2021 3:25 pm
Old Friends
A perfect Autumn pick me up
on a wet and windy weekend
a long overdue lunch date
catching up with an old friend
We met each other at school
who could have known back in the day
that forty four years later
we would still be meeting up this way
We spent a lovely afternoon
enjoying lunch and a long chat
the time passed by quickly
as we reminisced about this and that
It’s been f...
Sunday 7th November 2021 12:49 pm
Autumn Woodland
A stroll through an Autumn woodland
leaves like confetti, fluttering down
Laying a deep, crispy carpet
hues of red, orange, yellow and brown
A familiar crunch underfoot
as I tread on the hidden pathway
The soundtrack to my morning walk
the brook gently babbling away
Photo credit Dr Amir Khan
Saturday 6th November 2021 3:55 pm
Wisps Of Smoke
Sunrise on an Autumn day
morning air is crisp and clear
Nature slowly comes to life
my footsteps is all I hear
The sun ever more distant
it feels colder day by day
My breath is like a dragon
wisps of smoke fading away
Photo credit Dr Amir Khan
Friday 5th November 2021 6:05 pm
Christmas Ads
The John Lewis Ad goes live
today, the fourth of November
Fifty days till Christmas Eve
still a long way off December
Christmas Ads seem to appear
earlier every year
Soon we will be watching them
as we ring in the New Year
Today I plea once more
please keep Christmas in December
There’s no need for us to see
Christmas Ads in November
Friday 5th November 2021 6:01 pm
Tarn Hows
A stunning walk around Tarn Hows
we chose the most beautiful day
Clear and uninterrupted views
takes our hearts and breath away
From rambling narrow lanes below
to craggy mountain tors up high
The commanding panoramas
captivate and delight the eye
Distant skyline peaks and troughs
a perfect picture postcard backdrop
Undulating, rolling moorland
harsh, sharp, sheer and rocky fel...
Thursday 4th November 2021 8:08 pm
Charlie Churchmouse
My name is Charlie Churchmouse
Charlotte Churchmouse is my wife
We live in Barbon village
where we live a simple life
We forage all our food
our favourite is cheese
We find it left in mouse traps
and steal it away with ease
Every Sunday evening
we like to go out to dine
We visit the local church
where we feast on bread and wine
Wednesday 3rd November 2021 9:43 pm
Phoenix Rising
Like a gleaming Phoenix rising
from the embers of fallen gold
Before it sheds every leaf
and Winter finally takes hold
A magnificent acer tree
intense, dazzling golden glow
In all it’s Autumnal glory
this final spectacular show
Photo Credit Dr Amir Khan
Wednesday 3rd November 2021 12:43 pm
Winter Treasure Chest
Rich copper, bronze and molten gold
metallic palette of Autumn trees
Leaves whipped up into a frenzy
flutter around on the chilly breeze
This seasons nuts, fruits and berries
provide a lush, plentiful harvest
Shrubs display their Crown Jewels
Mother Nature’s Winter treasure chest
Photo Credit Dr Amir Khan
Tuesday 2nd November 2021 8:14 am
She Born A Beautiful Soul (rehashed)
She lives all alone in her cave
with Gobbelino her black cat
travels around on a broomstick
wears a black cloak and pointy hat
Standing over her cauldron
on the open fire made from sticks
cooking up a recipe
from her book of spells and magic tricks
Toadstools, nuts, plants and berries
slugs, snails and wings of vampire bat
frogs, toads, insects and spiders
whole field mice and the t...
Monday 1st November 2021 8:45 am
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