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• Gazing at the stars From blckbird ^Pro in blckbird (12 days old)

  Remember those who died fighting for that which was not theirs nor ever would or could. Weep for those distorted faces lost ambition and empty chairs. Then pray for those with more to lose in k… more

• Bonfire From blckbird ^Pro in blckbird (13 days old)

  Still again after the fire works children snug in bed,parents making love, embers in the parks and gardens languid sparks rising to the silent night homeless mouse and hedgehog...... and those th… more

• The Sentinel From blckbird ^Pro in blckbird (13 days old)

  I heard the blackbird in alarm, saw him on the topary yew stretching neck and wings jerking tail, clock work automation in the summer garden,so quiet until now. staccato calls to all who listen… more

• Comedy From blckbird ^Pro in blckbird (13 days old)

  There was one thing about today from the start it was predictable well rehearsed as yesterday and many days before. Through trees and stiles passing from the meadow, the geese and cattle beside … more

• The phone From blckbird ^Pro in blckbird (13 days old)

  Bought a new phone a set of two a station on my desk you know the way. The other satelite ? where the hell to put it They took seven hours to charge three weeks to enter all my friends near… more

• Kira drawing the alphabet From blckbird ^Pro in blckbird (17 days old)

  What did you do at school I asked. Drew the alphabet she said. watched her draw her name with greatest care in her drawing book; you must understand her style, she feels the world as once we d… more

• Lost summer skies From blckbird ^Pro in blckbird (18 days old)

  The birch leaves fell like tears, Autumn weeping for lost summer skies the balm of evenings lit 'til nine beer,dogs and childrens'laughter, climbing moorland trails paddles in sheep lined streams… more

• Halloween From blckbird ^Pro in blckbird (20 days old)

  I smelled smoke in the evening air walked the way as every day birch leaves crisp and yellow pine greens and ginger larch. I stepped the ditch not trusting the simple bridge and saw the chimney … more

• The nest From blckbird ^Pro in blckbird (23 days old)

  The nest in the hollow wall perfect in its symmetry; empty with success,its work well done siblings in the garden now tired parents anxious watch the cat and magpie and the rat, children of thei… more

• Claire de lune From blckbird ^Pro in blckbird (24 days old)

  Claire de lune a tune for lovers, take your rhythm from Debussy, there is time to count the stars not yet full, the moon, discrete hides behind the clouds, many layers and yours to climb. Time … more

• The Library From blckbird ^Pro in blckbird (24 days old)

  Half passed nine and sunny still in my dressing gown Jack fussing for his breakfast What's in the news today? will find out when I go for coffee listen to the other drinkers regurgitate the Mail… more

• Triste From blckbird ^Pro in blckbird (25 days old)

  A welcome call near seven half expected but still surprised a long day, on next Thursday. Autumn tints and mountain roads Bodnant our destination. Turbines flashing in the sun close knit in fami… more

• Theatre From blckbird ^Pro in blckbird (27 days old)

  The farmer's ploughed the field while I was away; the sheep are gone, all now flat and brown; mole hills and electric fence dismantled,but they'll all be back, you see, the moles that is....... … more

• Waiting From blckbird ^Pro in blckbird (27 days old)

  I am waiting a game I often play can be played by one doesn't work with two unless she's late but then I'm on my own so it's just as good as one gives me time to think of things we're going … more

• They From blckbird ^Pro in blckbird (28 days old)

  I'm getting back my hour they took it in the spring never asked if I would mind have never worked out why they do it. When a kid, and dads went out to war they made it two, so we went to bed in … more

• October holiday From blckbird ^Pro in blckbird (29 days old)

  My pen is dry, I cannot write my wrist is cramped and cold but I must try a history. I have seen such things you would not believe autumn leaves the least of it no rain for fourteen days excep… more

• Waiting for the shot From blckbird ^Pro in blckbird (45 days old)

  Mournful in the stubble field, shining black and golden beak cold late sun cruel glistening on the barrels, orange cartridge,silent on the ground a panting dog waiting for the "fetch". Country d… more

• Compline From blckbird ^Pro in blckbird (45 days old)

  The drought continued late into the night my sandals dusty in the peat and leaves it was light, no more than six. (late for us,the dog and me an hours walk,then Hobsons Choice a pint,within the s… more

• October From blckbird ^Pro in blckbird (48 days old)

  Dusty leaves and three weeks drought cooling in the autumn glow five o'clock and low above the hedges; the hour still with us; soon it will be dark curtains drawn and orange hearth. October,win… more

• Doreen From blckbird ^Pro in blckbird (54 days old)

  Timed to perfection our tracks crossed I to home at half passed twelve she too rode the other way. I had a friend ,she was his girl lovely,dark point chinned tall as me,coal black eyes heavy in … more

• The opal and the rose From blckbird ^Pro in blckbird (54 days old)

  Two of a pair,both of the earth symbols of affection declaring love and loyalty to be worn in faith; of the body and the soul do not use them lightly gifts as these, give only once they are rar… more

• The snake From blckbird ^Pro in blckbird (55 days old)

  Walking through the clover autumn grass and long, silver as my fading hair, damp in the dewy morn; a stirring at my feet quaking seed-heads, brown and ripe, a lowly snake,green and cold tanglin… more

• The shower From blckbird ^Pro in blckbird (58 days old)

  A welcome shower today cracks in the lawn now healing rosettes of next year's flowers turn green again; long grass waits scythe and sickle mice scurry through the straw, thistle wool and rose h… more

• The Welsh poppy From blckbird ^Pro in blckbird (58 days old)

  Orange flower out of season growing by the wall surprised as much as me ? If I ask you why can you;will you tell me ? is there time to ripe your seeds before the frosts invade? have you changed… more

• Painting the gable end From blckbird ^Pro in blckbird (61 days old)

  We painted the gable end filled in the cracks, the ladder from a neighbour, covered up the leaf stains from the bay and rambling rose ten years I think it lasted facing south blazing in the summ… more

• The lovers From blckbird ^Pro in blckbird (62 days old)

  They were there before me some how out of place well dressed, watch and pendant, gold about her neck careful hair and smiling eyes blue as I recall, like mine. I was alone but joined her for … more

• White goods From blckbird ^Pro in blckbird (63 days old)

  A sea of cookers rippling to the walls calm, glazed, silver black and shiny a's and b's and sometimes c's all at three feet high; made to fit where ever, close your eyes, choose any one you'll n… more

• The Market From blckbird ^Pro in blckbird (63 days old)

  Again the air is still the mist hangs silken folds shadows in the curtains waiting for the sun, desultory shutters in the streets roll back,shirts and shoes early tea and breakfast beside the b… more

• Late harvest From blckbird ^Pro in blckbird (64 days old)

  So still today,the air clear and crystal pink the couds as yesterday the corn comes in, four tons to a load stubble in the fields,straw and rabbits bales, thermos flasks and sandwiches, yellow li… more

• After thoughts on Felix From blckbird ^Pro in blckbird (68 days old)

  His nails were proud and aquiline, searching in the cardboard case, cotton reels and thimbles, but it was the buttons mother bought stitched to a blue-white card; pyjama jackets, shirts for schoo… more

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