Perfect II

Mock Orange and the bumblebees
buzzing in the sun
spreading fragrance in the garden
now the summertime is come

The deepest blue of sky above
the wisp of clouds, the breeze
warm and gentle on my brow
and cool upon my knees

Little for perfecting

Across the bridge over the Adur
at night with lights reflecting
This view across to Shoreham Beach
needs little for perfecting

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To end a perfect day

To end a perfect day
we walked along the beach
our small dog running free and proud
the sea in easy reach
The shadow of the sun
spread gold across the sky
A fitting end to perfect day
as together we strolled by

Perfect Day

Part 13 of 20 in ‘The Aegean Shores’ series

Today has been just perfect
with walks beside the sea
Here upon the isle of Crete
in the sunshine, Sal and me

And the clarity of the water
as it captures glinting light
Ever present as we sail
makes everything just right

Perfect Practice (senryu)

Crave repetition
Do it right or start again
Mastery beckons

A perfect day

Went for a wander up to the Ring
Just over five miles today
Took us a couple of hours in the sun
Along part of the South Downs Way

Shape We Do

Shape we do
Morning to night
Birth to death

Shape we do
Of perfect corners
Sharp edges
Strong sides

White Mask

The reddish pillowcase bar
The soap that washes her scar
The lining deep within her skin
The spots that linger under her blemish cream

She licked her red lipstick
To her fine, beautiful lips
The eyes that got bigger
Under mascara’s power

Living With Fear

Fear
Of being wrong
Of appearing foolish
Of feeling embarrassed
Of getting hurt by rejection
Of losing what you love
Of being laughed at
Of displeasing

Rhymeless Truth

The tangible worlds
We try to perfect
To match to our thought