The Last Day Of Winter
It’s the last day of Winter
Feels a lot like mid Spring
Crocus and daffodils in bloom
Snowdrops are fading
Warm sun on my face
Shines bright in a cloudless blue sky
We made it though Winter
Another season passed by
Out in the garden
Sights and sounds of Spring fill the air
We celebrate with a cup of tea
And a chocolate eclair
Sunday 28th February 2021 4:20 pm
Robin
Winter tidy up in the garden
A friendly Robin came along
Dining on bugs and worms from fresh soil
Entertaining us with his song
Saturday 27th February 2021 12:37 pm
Snow Moon
The snow moon slowly rises
Ruskin’s View is calm and still
Skeleton trees reflected
Sunset glow rests on the hill
Friday 26th February 2021 6:32 pm
Fairy Penguins Find Friendship
I can only hope, pray and dream
that this wonderful story is true
I want to believe that penguins
care for each other, as good friends do
An award winning photograph
of two penguins who meet every night
Just standing together for hours
admiring the distant skyline light
An older female and a young male
both lost the one, they held most dear
In grief they comfort each other
sharing t...
Thursday 25th February 2021 6:24 pm
The Treasure Map
We have a plan and a virus to beat
Data not dates, many targets to meet
Follow the path and stay on the right track
Keep pushing forward, don't want to go back
Not set in stone, we may change direction
Our hope is pinned on the vaccination
We have a treasure map, there are no clues
X marks the spot where you will find good news
In five weekly blocks, March, April and May
Right thr...
Thursday 25th February 2021 11:51 am
A Winter Walk To Whittington
A Winter walk to Whittington
Good to feel the sun on my skin
Although it's still February
Signs of Spring are creeping in
Birds of prey circle overhead
And birdsong carries on the breeze
Across the quiet country lanes
Shadows cast from hedges and trees
The sight and sound of new born lambs
Protective bleats from new mothers
The occasional daffodil
Soon to be met by many others
A ...
Wednesday 24th February 2021 10:51 am
The Long And Winding Road
The long and winding road
The time we went without
A journey filled with tears
Seeking a way out
On this road for a year
Full of fear and doubt
The long and winding road
Leading us far away
Directions plain and clear
Mapping out the way
Promising hope and cheer
For a brighter day
For the times I've been alone
And many times I've cried
And you will never know
How many tears I’...
Tuesday 23rd February 2021 8:02 am
It's A Sin
How wonderful was "It's A Sin"
The best drama on TV for years
I looked forward to it every week
Knowing I would end up in tears
Set in 1980's London
Reminds us of how life used to be
The time when news was spreading fast
About a new virus, HIV
The story of five eighteen year olds
Sharing their home, the pink palace flat
Living wild, free and playing around
The fear of Aids put a sto...
Monday 22nd February 2021 9:38 am
Lockdown Patience
I must confess my lockdown patience is wearing thin
I would share my frustrations but don't know where to begin
Instead I thought I should try to make a fresh new start
I realised, I didn't have the motivation or heart
I should make the effort, shake off my worries and doubt
Pretend lockdown is over and we are free to go out
I dig out my Christmas gift for a pampering treat
A selectio...
Sunday 21st February 2021 10:49 am
Pebbles
During this troubled past year
charities have all lost out
Events cancelled and shops closed
many millions lost no doubt
I tried to raise money
selling my book and crafty things
Supported by many
who bought my brooches and keyrings
I made butterflies and hearts
for the NHS I made flowers
Making needle felted gifts
I spent many lockdown hours
I take fluffy woolly fibres
working t...
Saturday 20th February 2021 10:29 am
Rooks Roosting
Rooks roosting in the bare bones of a tree
Inky clouds blot the Winter sky
A cool evening sunset scene
Captured by a photographer passing by
Photo credit Robin Ree
Friday 19th February 2021 12:42 pm
Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team
On 6 February, during a rescue, a member of Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team was very seriously injured following a 150 metre fall. His injuries are life-changing and this fund is to provide the support he will need for the rest of his life. https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/Chris-Lewis-Sup
Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team
on standby every night and day
Answering calls from those in dist...
Thursday 18th February 2021 10:42 am
Rusty
Photo credit AndrewKaySculpture.com
Rusty, the red, rural fox
tiptoes around the lake
Startled by a passer by
he does a double take
Ears pricked, always alert
aware of the slightest sound
Ready to take his leave
and find safety underground
Wednesday 17th February 2021 7:33 pm
Toro Bravo
Inspired by this beautiful picture shared by local artist AndrewKaysculpture.com. Take a look at his fabulous website and creations.
He is born from old stock
From fighters in the past
Sturdy, strong, spirited
Stubborn and standing fast
Built from the strong stuff
Toro Bravo is his name
Feisty, fierce, fearless
No man will ever tame
Wednesday 17th February 2021 6:31 am
15 Million
Another day in lockdown
another milestone passed today
Fifteen million vaccinations
in just ten weeks to this day
When my turn comes around
I would pay for my vaccination
How much would be considered
a reasonable donation
How much would I ever pay
to keep my loved ones safe and well
One pound or two, five or ten
maybe a hundred who could tell
I wonder if there are others
thinkin...
Monday 15th February 2021 7:16 pm
Still There
If like me, this Monday
you are feeling a little blue
Here is a little reminder
to bring some cheer to you
They are still out there
those places you long to go
They are still out there
all those loved ones you miss so
They are still out there
all those things you love to do
They will still be there
when lockdown is over too
Monday 15th February 2021 10:34 am
Love Is Forever..... Not Just Valentines Day
Hooray, hooray it's Valentines Day
A thousand ways to show that you care
A hundred ways to say those three words
Time to celebrate the love you share
Hooray, hooray it's Valentines Day
Love is in the air and all around
Songs of love play on the radio
Everywhere signs of love can be found
Hooray, hooray it's Valentines Day
A day filled with love, hearts and flowers
A special time to e...
Sunday 14th February 2021 10:51 am
Last Summer I Was A Rainbow
Last Summer I was a rainbow
a thank you for the NHS
You may have seen me on holiday
on a night dressed to impress
Sometimes I am my garden
a bright rainbow on a rainy day
At Christmas I become a reindeer
for my seasonal display
In years gone by I was my dog
on occasions my family
Sometimes I added a banner
to show support for charity
I was a snowy mountain
I have been a tropical...
Saturday 13th February 2021 9:19 am
Green Eyed Monster
I can’t help feeling cheated
I am green with envy too
Seeing others having fun
When I have nothing to do
Those beautiful photographs
They are everywhere I look
On the news, in the paper
Images shared on Facebook
Those pretty, perfect pictures
Those scenes broadcast on TV
They feel like another world
They are alien to me
This week I have been blessed
With sunny days and skies ...
Friday 12th February 2021 7:15 am
Legging It
Legging it through this long tunnel
A glimpse of light I yearn to see
It is claustrophobic dark, damp
The dripping water tortures me
Moving forward slow, step by step
Staring up at the black ceiling
I lose perspective of time, space
Panicked by the fear I’m feeling
Tired and exhausted I stop
I search for that pinprick of light
Should I turn back or carry on
Is the end of this tunne...
Thursday 11th February 2021 7:42 am
Too Little Too Late
Where are they all coming from
Where are they all going to
Why do they need to travel
What do they all need to do
Finally, ten months too late
New rules coming in to place
To stop importing new strains
New laws travellers now face
If your country is on the list
It's ten days in a covid hotel
If you lie and break these new rules
It's ten years in a prison cell
From one extreme t...
Wednesday 10th February 2021 7:56 am
Little Pots Of Hyacinth
Little pots of hyacinth
a symbol of nearing Spring
Tall stems of star like flowers
a heady, sweet scent they bring
They come in many colours
dusky pink to cobalt blue
White, cream, yellow, apricot
every shade of purple hue
Little pots of hyacinth
vibrant against cloudy grey
Sitting on my window sill
brighten up this Winter day
Tuesday 9th February 2021 11:26 am
The Greatest Show
Last night I watched on TV
Musicals The Greatest Show
Filmed at the Palladium
a couple of weeks ago
The orchestra played on stage
music to melt my heart
Singers performed from the stalls
distanced two metres apart
The great stars of the West End
took turns under the spotlight
The songs I know well and love
made an emotional night
It was The Greatest Show
it was wonderful to see
...
Monday 8th February 2021 11:49 am
The Parish Council Meeting
Due to current Covid restrictions, Handforth Parish Council meeting was held on zoom
Present committee members gathered virtually, from the comfort of their living room
Jackie Weaver had been asked to host and given a position of seniority
Some councillors were abusive, rudely declared, she held no authority
She kept calm and in control, of the Handforth Parish Council meeting on zoom
Tho...
Sunday 7th February 2021 4:06 pm
The Cross
This cross lies in St Mary’s churchyard
Weathered by wind and rain
Carvings eroded over the years
No dates or names remain
Little snowdrops appear in winter
To guard this resting place
To watch over whoever lies here
With sympathetic grace
Sunday 7th February 2021 9:37 am
Jack Of All Trades
Shuffle the deck and split into two
Pull out a card, any old card will do
Look at the card but don't let me see
I know this card has the same face as me
The Jack of spades, not a King or Queen
No ace high, low or number in between
No ace to play, never number one
I'm the Jack of all trades, master of none
Saturday 6th February 2021 2:57 pm
Feeling Blue?
Today I was wondering
does anyone out there know
Why we say we feel blue
when we are feeling sad and low
When I am feeling sad
find it hard to see the light
I feel dark and gloomy
black as the longest night
When I am feeling low
and sadness fills my day
I feel dull and moody
like leaden skies of grey
Why do we say we feel blue
does anyone out there know
It seems I feel black a...
Friday 5th February 2021 11:13 am
The Lovebirds
I have a couple of new visitors
They come to my garden each day
Mr and Mrs Bullfinch
A welcome and colourful display
They perch outside my kitchen window
I could sit and watch them all day long
My own pair of lovebirds
So lucky to have them come along
Thursday 4th February 2021 10:41 am
Tomorrow Will Be A Good Day
Captain Tom said "tomorrow will be a good day"
today this promise came true
We passed a milestone of ten million jabs today
infection rates are falling too
If we keep moving forward on this pathway
the good news will continue
His promise that "tomorrow will be a good day"
will continue to come true too
Wednesday 3rd February 2021 7:32 pm
A New Vaccine
I am calling for a new vaccine, a national effort I do command
To improve the health and lives of every person across the land
The vaccine has added benefits, recent tests have proven to show
To boost some personal qualities, see the comprehensive list below
Astute, considerate, positive, kind, honest, loyal and thoughtful
Strong, resilient, practical, reliable, hard-working and respectfu...
Wednesday 3rd February 2021 1:41 pm
Captain Sir Tom
Last years poem which I adapted into a get well message. I have just seen the sad news about his passing. I will leave my poem here as a tribute.
What a legend Captain Sir Tom has become
The hearts of all our nation he has won
To walk a hundred laps was his only goal
At 100 years old, it should have taken its toll
But Captain Sir Tom took it all in his stride
Filling isolated days with ch...
Tuesday 2nd February 2021 10:51 am
Quantity Over Quality (Now There Lies A Question)
Inspired by comments on my blog yesterday, thanks JD and Aviva
A daily poetry blog I like to write
In verses that are light and bright
I try to compose lines that rhyme
Quantity over quality is my crime
Tuesday 2nd February 2021 9:41 am
The First Of February Part 2
Just seen this lovely photo taken by Mr Robin Ree which inspired a little write, in addition to my earlier post. This photo just had to be shared.
The first day of February
New born lambs leap and play
A wonderful sight to see
A sign that spring is on its way
Monday 1st February 2021 7:12 pm
The First Of February
I know it is only Monday
Many will be suffering the blues
On this first of February
May I remind you of good news
January is finally over
Now behind us and in the past
February lies before us
Spring is approaching very fast
Only four weeks of Winter
Four Mondays til Spring is here
A time for new beginnings
My favourite season of the year
Monday 1st February 2021 10:18 am
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