A Beautiful Bouquet
A beautiful bouquet
yet growing wild and free
A stunning arrangement
in natural harmony
A carnival of blooms
cheering up the city
A colourful display
delicate and pretty
Photo credit Dr Amir Khan
Saturday 31st July 2021 10:34 pm
A New Day
A fairytale forest scene
lush, green woodland wilderness
Like a painted masterpiece
enchanting, magical, timeless
Morning sunlight filters though
casting shadows with the breeze
Ivy weaves through the branches
of towering, leafy trees
Refreshed by recent rainfall
encouraged by the warm sun
The forest slowly comes to life
a new day has begun
Photo Credit Dr Amir Khan
Thursday 29th July 2021 3:00 pm
RRS Discovery, Dundee
A trip to Dundee today
the forecast for light drizzle
The bus took us up the coast
to Broughty Ferry Castle
The rain stayed off long enough
for a quick wander around
Through narrow streets we travelled
back down to Dundee town
We reached Discovery Point
and RRS Discovery
I recommend a visit
to observe the ships history
The visitor centre and ship
tell tales of exploratio...
Wednesday 28th July 2021 3:49 pm
Shetland
We arrived at Lerwick, Shetland
the British Isles most northern town
We took a tender from the ship
and a tour bus took us around
We are not allowed to roam free
Covid restrictions put in place
We are kept in social bubbles
to keep the cruise ship a safe space
Shetland is bigger than I thought
with over a hundred islands
A landscape of rolling, peat rich hills
and lochs edged ...
Tuesday 27th July 2021 3:21 pm
Dunrobin Castle
A trip to Dunrobin Castle
on a perfect summers day
Blue skies and distant sparkling seas
and a falconry display
Like a scene from a fairytale
built in a French chateau style
Gardens inspired by Versailles
and sea views that stretch for miles
Inside the rooms are very grand
elaborate and elegant
An insight into fine living
luxurious and decadent
Showcasing past hunting tri...
Monday 26th July 2021 4:13 pm
We Are Sailing
Sailing up the north east coast
grateful of the gentle sea
Newcastle to Scotland
today’s itinerary
Over on the distant shore
a view just out of reach
There is a famous castle
and a wide sandy beach
The evening sun reflection
a golden ladder of light
The view from our table
is so beautiful tonight
Sunday 25th July 2021 12:50 pm
Honey Coloured Skies
Glossy golden buttercups
reflect the early sunrise
In fields of feathered grasses
under honey coloured skies
Photo credit Dr Amir Khan
Saturday 24th July 2021 11:33 am
Meadowsweet
Fluffy, pink clouds like candy floss
held high on slender, sturdy stems
Venusta, meadowsweet in bloom
one of Dr Amir Khan’s gems
Photo credit Dr Amir Khan
Saturday 24th July 2021 11:31 am
Wide Awake At 4.30
I’m wide awake at 4.30
it’s starting to get light
I like the recent hot weather
but not so much at night
Sleeping with the windows open
always makes me sneeze
I think I must have hayfever
from pollen off the trees
Outside I hear the woodpecker
drilling at tree bark
The noisy crows are squawking
sounds like Jurassic Park
Much louder than the birdsong
sheep bleat to each other
...
Friday 23rd July 2021 6:23 am
My Visit To The Wall
Today I am being brave
taking a journey on my own
I am nervous and apprehensive
out of my comfort zone
I am heading south to Manchester
Withington, Copson Street
Where I hope to find some people
I have planned to meet
I am going to meet a stranger
who did a kind thing for me
Placed my poem on the Marcus Rashford wall
for everyone to see
When they visited the wall
they sai...
Wednesday 21st July 2021 4:16 pm
There’s A Buzz About My Garden
There’s a buzz about my garden
busy, busy, hard working bees
Gathering nectar and pollen
enticed by flowers, shrubs and trees
Apparently this yellow shrub
is St Johns Wort, Hypericum
Treats anxiety and low mood
a herbal supplement for some
By the miracle of nature
this news spreads north, south, west and east
In summer the bees are buzzing
in winter the birds feed and feast
Tuesday 20th July 2021 12:32 pm
Freedom Day
Some people may celebrate
and welcome this "Freedom Day"
Most regulations are lifted
no going back from today
After sixteen long months
we are nearly restriction free
Encouraged to be careful
and behave responsibly
Night clubs opened at midnight
to see in new normal ways
People singing and dancing
ring in the dawn of carefree days
Mask wearing is now optional
no specific ru...
Monday 19th July 2021 8:51 am
Glasgow
My first visit to Glasgow
and what a pleasant surprise
A sprawling Scottish city
that is a treat for the eyes
Built beside the River Clyde
with a varied history
Once was the British Empires
second largest city
We took an open top bus
hop on, hop off city tour
A great way to get around
to see the sights and explore
Many magnificent structures
a mix of old and new
The space...
Sunday 18th July 2021 4:24 pm
North, Over The Border
A site visit today
we have travelled quite far
North, over the border
I’m bored sat in the car
There’s not much of a view
a skip, vans and a crane
A cherry picker, a hoist
blocks wrapped in membrane
Robotic dinosaurs
stretch out, reach up and lift
Trundling around the site
they push, pull, shunt and shift
Men wearing white, hard hats
and luminous jackets
Fix steel beams toget...
Friday 16th July 2021 11:13 am
Embrace The Day
Early summer morning
warm air blows on the breeze
The sun slowly rising
over hills, fields and trees
Close my eyes for a moment
drift away on a dream
I’m lying on a blanket
keeping cool with ice cream
Brought back to my senses
in the distance a bird sings
Ready to embrace the day
and the promise it brings
Photo credit Dr Amir Khan
Thursday 15th July 2021 7:54 am
England Did Not Lose They Won
Inspired by recent events
those touching scenes from Manchester
Love shown by a community
people united together
I remembered reading a phrase
by Marcus Rashford last year
A few words that said so much
the strong message, loud and clear
It said “Just look what we can do
when we come together
THIS is England 2020”
This statement will stand forever
Here is my own updated vers...
Wednesday 14th July 2021 4:18 pm
Look what happened yesterday
Yesterday I put a poem on Twitter and I said I would post it on the Marcus Rashford wall if I could. A kind person printed the poem, took a video of themselves reading it and then put it up on the wall on my behalf. Proof that kindness can be found on Twitter.
https://twitter.com/futr9ja/status/1414909103814725633?s=21
Wednesday 14th July 2021 3:16 pm
Synchronised Swimming
Synchronised swimming
the activity for today
Heads down, bottoms up
a coordinated display
Photo credit Mr Robin Ree
Wednesday 14th July 2021 3:06 pm
Pingdemic Pandemonium
A new problem and concern
is spreading fast across our nation
it is the great pingdemic
causing disruption and irritation
You can catch it from an app
which tracks and traces those affected
It tells you to isolate
if you’re at risk of being infected
You must stay home if pinged
it does not matter if you feel well
You could now have coronavirus
until tested you can not tell
Tuesday 13th July 2021 11:33 am
Disappointed, Saddened, Let Down And Dismayed
Today I feel disappointed
saddened, let down and dismayed
not by last nights football result
but the online racism displayed
It is unbelievable to me
how could people be so cruel
No matter race, colour or creed
all humankind are equal
Those footballers deserve better
they did our country so proud
To spread such evil and hatred
should never, ever be allowed
The abusers shoul...
Monday 12th July 2021 2:25 pm
Three Lions Pride
It is the morning after
the football the night before
no trophy, no parade
no gold medal, no winning score
The young team did us so proud
they all played such a brave game
This morning they should hold their heads high
not feel any shame
Two long hours of equal play
one goal each for both teams
Finally taking penalties
ending the country’s dreams
A cruel way to end the match
...
Monday 12th July 2021 8:51 am
Come On England
Fifty five years gone by
since the World Cup of sixty six
Twenty five passed by too
since the Euros of ninety six
Euros 2020
delayed by Covid for one year
Now in 2021
the final game is here
The stage is set at Wembley
to end what began in Rome
Can the nations dreams come true
could football be coming home
Sing a song of three lions
with a hint of vindaloo
Sweet Caroline sou...
Saturday 10th July 2021 10:15 am
Mellow Yellow
Tall, pale, delicate stems
shades of purple, pink and yellow
Soft, lush, leafy foliage
wild flowers grow, free and mellow
Photo Credit Dr Amir Khan
Friday 9th July 2021 4:23 pm
The Buffet Is Now Open
The buffet is now open
good news carries on a song
The word spread across the land
and many birds come along
They come to feast on insects
mealworms and various seed
I have trouble keeping up
with their appetite and greed
Various colourful finch
robins, blue tits and sparrows
Come to dine at my table
built to keep away the crows
I made it from a dog crate
and an old computer sta...
Wednesday 7th July 2021 6:40 pm
Speckled Foxgloves
In and out the speckled foxgloves
busy bees collecting nectar
In and out the floral trumpets
a classic scene of summer
Photo Credit Dr Amir Khan
Wednesday 7th July 2021 10:56 am
Geraniums
Sweet scented geraniums
an intense and radiant glow
Vivid tropical colours
illuminate my patio
Magenta, hot, cerise pink
scarlet red and orange fire
Terracotta potted plants
sizzling shades of desire
Tuesday 6th July 2021 10:15 am
Congratulations NHS
Today the NHS is celebrating
a date to be marked in history
Receiving the George Cross from The Queen
on it’s seventy third anniversary
Her Majesty awarded this honour
on behalf of our grateful nation
For over seventy decades of service
courage, compassion and dedication
For demonstrating the highest standards
of service across the United Kingdom
In recognition of staff past and pr...
Monday 5th July 2021 11:41 am
Sweet Symphony
An orchestra of flowers
play a silent, delicate ditty
stand together loud and proud
a colour symphony so pretty
Photo Credit Dr Amir Khan
Monday 5th July 2021 8:09 am
National Thank You Day
I must have missed the memo
for National Thank You Day
Its ten o’clock already
I’ve already lost my way
I must have missed the schedule
a list of events and times
So I rewrite it down here
try my best to make it rhyme
9am time to get fit
10am litter picking
1pm is the big lunch
3pm music making
5pm we are encouraged
to raise a glass and say cheers
Acknowledge the key worke...
Sunday 4th July 2021 10:46 am
Sunset
The first of July
stunning late evening sky
Sunset admired
no filter required
Friday 2nd July 2021 6:52 am
Princess Diana Today
Today Princes William and Harry
reunite and come together
As they unveil their own commission
in memory of their mother
Today she would have turned sixty
sadly, this was not meant to be
Her life cut short at thirty six
a monumental tragedy
Today at Kensington Palace
in a private ceremony
The statue will be revealed
in her favourite place, apparently
Today the Palace may be...
Thursday 1st July 2021 4:45 pm
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