The last day of March brings us
a mix of snow, sleet and sun
The day before April fools 
seems to be having some fun

We put our warm coats on
and then take them off again 
Take a seat outdoors 
only to be caught out by the rain

This time of year, the weather
constantly changes it’s mind 
There’s no sure way of knowing 
what elements you may find

Temperatures fall below freezing 
...

Read and leave comments (1)

Ukraine crisis, PM crisis
Fuel bill crisis, Food cost crisis 
Covid crisis , Health care crisis

Sometimes the news is just too much
impossible for us to bare
Sometimes we just have to switch off
but this doesn’t mean we don’t care 

Sometimes I take myself away
from the constant distressing news 
Sometimes its good to take a break 
from the persistent crisis blues

Even the weather ...

Read and leave comments (4)

New spring lambs at play baa and bleat
joyful, cheerful, playful 
wonderful, delightful
gambolling, frolicking
cavorting, rollicking
springing, leaping, romping
prancing, frisking, jumping
tired new spring lambs now fast asleep 

Read and leave comments (0)

Read and leave comments (2)

Read and leave comments (0)

Read and leave comments (0)

Today I learned of an event 
from August 1989
It was named The Baltic Way
a peaceful protest of it’s time

Two million people formed a line 
united as they all joined hands 
A 600km human chain 
reached across the Baltic lands

In their efforts towards freedom
they forged this emotive display
Independence came to the Baltics
influenced by actions that day

This image made me stop an...

Read and leave comments (2)

To all the wonderful Mums out there
Happy Mother’s Day to you
Today we show our appreciation
for everything you do

On this day cards, gifts and messages
will be sent across the nation
Each family has their own special way
to mark this celebration

This time may be difficult for those 
whose loved ones are no longer here
Some will remember special moments
shared with loved ones they h...

Read and leave comments (0)

A beautiful scene like a fairytale
familiar shapes in magical disguise
Swans gliding as curious silhouettes
play a will-o'-the-wisp trick on my eyes 

A dawn full of mystery and intrigue 
as the sun rises in a shrouded world
Creating this mythical new landscape 
as a brand new day begins to unfurl 

Photo credit Dr Amir Khan
 

Read and leave comments (1)

Should have been posted yesterday to mark the second anniversary of the first lockdown. A reminder of those bizarre times. 
 

The tale of Covid 19, what a story to be told
When nature said enough's enough and put the world on hold
Mother Earth took a break, to revitalise and renew
Taught us all a lesson, to give respect when it is due

Along came a virus almost impossible to beat
The wor...

Read and leave comments (2)

Two years on since the first lockdown 
remember those covid blues?
We all moaned about the new rules
and constant pandemic news

But two years on and with hindsight
there were some positives too
The pace of life slowed down
nowhere to go and nothing to do 

Of course there were some dark, dark days
too much loss, grief and sadness
Difficult lessons were learned 
as we muddled through ...

Read and leave comments (2)

Daffodil growing on the hill
Proud, loud, bobbing, nodding 
Tall, small, slender, tender 
Gold, bold, mellow yellow 
Light, bright, creamy, dreamy
Daffodil on the window cill

Read and leave comments (1)

From a basement bunker in Kyiv
she sang the words to “Let it go”
At just seven years old 
little Amelia, put on quite a show 

Her songs kept people entertained 
as their world came crashing down 
Praised for her brave resilience 
as Russians bombed her hometown

With her grandmother and siblings 
she fled to a foreign land 
They crossed over the border 
to the safe haven of Poland 

Read and leave comments (1)

Can it really be two years
since that little seed was sown
Looking back through the seasons
now I see how much it’s grown

I feed it every day
when I can find the time
Two years of watching it grow
recorded in riddle and rhyme

Now I have grown a small tree
with memories for its roots
It’s branches reach out wide
always cheered to find new shoots

It has large, shady green leaves
w...

Read and leave comments (2)

Today spring has finally sprung
in shades of yellow and blue
A carpet of wild flowers grows
blossoms and blooms fresh and new 

The golden sun shines brightly
in the clear cerulean sky 
The colours of this spring day 
mirrored in the flag flying high 
 

Read and leave comments (1)

A picturesque walk today 
pretty, peaceful and serene 
We counted the new born lambs
in vast fields of emerald green 

We glimpsed birds and butterflies 
flutter by on the cool breeze
Sunshine dazzled our view
flickering through budding trees

A carpet of spring flowers 
glowed yellow, purple and white
Soaking up golden sun rays 
before the darkness of night 

Just a couple of hours...

Read and leave comments (3)

There is something magnificent
about seeing a swan in flight
Equal parts graceful and wonder
they appear so agile and light 

He circles the lake runway 
lining up a perfect landing spot
Touching down with elegant class
like a professional pilot 

Photo Credit Dr Amir Khan

Read and leave comments (2)

Tears of joy
tears of sadness 
Scenes of hope
scenes of madness

The news today
brings these things
My head spins
and my heart sings

A mothers face
full of glee
A welcome hug
now she’s free

Years of hurt
now in the past
Happy days
are here at last 

Pain and sorrow
death and grief
War crime acts
beyond belief 

Bombs and bullets
stress and strife 
Mass destruction
los...

Read and leave comments (2)

Recently we have been lucky to see
beautiful, crystal clear spring skies 
As the darkness of night  slowly gives way
to the most spectacular sunrise

An eerie mist rises from the lake 
against the backdrop of budding trees
They bow and bob down to the sun god
as they catch on the delicate breeze

Read and leave comments (1)

We wake to a delightful sound
before the alarm clock starts to ring 
The melody of the dawn chorus
is phenomenal in early spring

A symphony of wild bird songs
comes from blackbirds, robins and thrushes 
attracting mates and defending territories
from budding trees and bushes
 

Read and leave comments (0)

March mornings brings exciting times
new things seem to happen each day
Birds couple up together
the promise of new life on it’s way 

Trees have the beginnings of leaves
and the spring flowers are blooming
The most wonderful time of year
gifts us the sights and sounds of spring 

Read and leave comments (0)

It’s that wonderful time of year
when daffodils begin to appear
Their familiar golden sunshine blooms
burst into life, bringing us cheer

Out in the chills of early March
the bravest and hardiest flowers 
Paving the way to warmer weather 
and the promise of April showers

Read and leave comments (0)

It’s early, early morning 
and sunlight is slowly peeping
The dawn chorus sounds INCREDIBLE!
as birds wake from their sleeping 

The sights and sounds of springtime
lighter mornings and longer days 
So many reasons to be grateful
brings us joy in lots of ways 

Read and leave comments (0)

Four volunteers from Perthshire
travelled 2,600 miles to Poland
They made it to the Ukraine border 
after three days just as they planned 

Offering free pizza and hot drinks 
they set up a pop up take away
To bring some comfort to refugees 
they all work tirelessly night and day

They are doing such a grand job
David Fox-Pitt, a true gentleman
When asked, what can people do to help?
...

Read and leave comments (2)

Brave men stay to fight
brave women flee their homeland
Brave, bewildered children
cling to their mother’s hand 

Train station platforms
cannot hold one person more
Comparable to scenes
from the Second World War 

Harrowing images 
edited black and white 
People seeking safety 
congregate day and night 

On the westbound platforms
they huddle together 
In harsh conditions
and bi...

Read and leave comments (1)

She returns to what was once her home
now a shadow of how it used to be 
A scene of war ravaged destruction 
devastating and traumatic to see

She steps over once prized possessions
which now lay broken and scattered around
Doors which have been ripped from their hinges 
now lie strewn haphazardly on the ground

Besides the shattered, blown out windows 
and surrounded by internal debris
...

Read and leave comments (7)

It was once a safe and happy place
where babies would take their first breath
Now it lies in rubble and ruin 
a scene of destruction and death 

Once a place for great celebrations  
where families flourished and formed
Now it lies as an empty shell
a scene where the rage of war has stormed

Once the cries of a new born child
were the only woeful sounds to hear 
Now it rings with the s...

Read and leave comments (1)

Images come from underground
in the shelters of Ukraine
A place where women take cover 
from the ruthless, deadly rain 

A teenager dances ballet
and a young girl sings her song
A woman plays the piano
sobbing as she sings along

Two young girls and their mother
huddled together through the night
Their faces show dread and fear
for the father who left to fight 

Sights I thought I’d...

Read and leave comments (4)

The sun peeps over the horizon
before it’s full appearance is here
The scent of spring is in the air
as life bustles back into gear 

A morning perfectly reflected
in the gently rippling lake 
If you turn this image upside down 
see it mirrored in a double take

Photo Credit Dr Amir Khan

Read and leave comments (1)

Tentative bouts of spring blossom 
gradually start to appear 
The first ones scout out the season
and give the others the all clear

Our patience is rewarded
with this beautiful sight to see
Finally we get widespread bursts
of pink and white blooms on the tree

Photo Credit Dr Amir Khan

Read and leave comments (0)

If you wake this morning
feeling a little down  
Take a look at this image 
of my local town 

I hope it brings some joy
and some much needed cheer
To see this welcome sign
that spring will soon be here
 

Read and leave comments (2)

It’s a beautiful spring day 
bright blue skies and golden rays
These colours paint a picture 
of beautiful sunny days

This week the world turned blue and gold 
in support of Ukraine
These same colours paint a picture 
of suffering and pain 
 

Read and leave comments (0)

The sounds of amorous frogs 
has been so loud and clear recently
Given space to do their thing
left to do what comes naturally 

One of the most amazing sights 
that comes along this time of year 
A thousand micro miracles 
waiting to emerge and appear 

Our pond is full of new life 
we hope that many will survive 
Like proud parents we will be 
ready to greet them when they arrive 

Read and leave comments (2)

Every day I attempt to create a little poem or write

it is left online for others to read anytime, day or night

What is printed and shared can never be unseen or unread

it could stay there for ever, maybe, long after I am dead

Some days it is best, if I don't share my story this way

when I don't care to be reminded of the events of the day

Most days I just write do...

Read and leave comments (2)

Basking in golden sunlight 
this beautiful morning view
The day gently awakens 
to skies of warm honey hue

Silhouettes of dancing ducks 
across the water they glide
Territorial quibbles
sending ripples far and wide

This scene comforts and reassures 
brings some much needed cheer
It carries a sense and feeling 
that spring will soon be here

Photo Credit Dr Amir Khan

Read and leave comments (0)

A slightly amended version of Money, Money, Money from August 2020

I bet all of you
wish you could be me
Perched high and mighty
master of the sea
I look down on those poor souls
who have not
From the swish pool
aboard my mega yacht

I bet all of you
wish you could be me
I can have anything
I want you see
Anything money can buy
I can choose
I win at life but….
I can afford to lo...

Read and leave comments (1)

Words I heard on the news last night 
as I watched from the comfort of my bed 
“Today sirens wail in deserted streets
............that echo fear and dread”

I didn’t need to open my eyes
I could see the images in my head  
I didn’t need to see the haunting scenes
that accompanied the words she said

The courage of the Ukraine people
is reported each moment of each day
Due to the braver...

Read and leave comments (1)

Two hands pressed against a window pane
as the packed train departs the station
A mother holds her child close and tight
heading to an unknown destination

He watches blinking away the tears
until the train is far out of sight 
Mother and child escape the danger 
Father stays on to fight the brave fight

For the first time in their family life
they will not be together tonight
There wi...

Read and leave comments (4)