February 23, 2021
by Jem Croucher

It was murky on the Dyke today
and you could not see far
which really was a pity as
the view’s spectacular
You’ll have to take my word for that
because the picture shows you nowt
of what Sussex has to offer
and what the Weald is all about
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January 29, 2021
by Jem Croucher

This field we walk
our saving grace
and for result
we love this place
Changing as
the year goes by
and different things
each time we spy
The joy of seeing
running paws
and flapping ears
to much applauds
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January 23, 2021
by Jem Croucher

Silhouetted in the sun
the tree in centre field
stands proud of the water
and looks out to the Weald
And out here east of Steyning
on this lovely winter day
I felt so glad to be alive
I shouted loud ‘hooray’!
Life is made for moments
like this, singular and free
especially when confronted by
the beauty of a tree
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January 15, 2021
by Jem Croucher

A sky atmospheric
over Brighton tonight
met us on the beach
reflecting the light
Spectacular was
the view there that we
had to pause for a while
by the night-blackened sea
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December 9, 2020
by Jem Croucher

Reflecting Brighton
bathed in pastel colour here
December sunset
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November 30, 2020
by Jem Croucher
The pink up in the evening blue
divided by the grey
in a big sky above the field
on this November day
It fills me with a sense of awe
magnificence right there
the heavens just above my head
with which none can compare
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November 29, 2020
by Jem Croucher

The longshore drift moves shingle
as the beaches change their shape
revealing all the treasures
that changing times will make
and particularly pleasing
for an inspiration here
is the old Victorian breakwater
to bring me joy and cheer
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November 28, 2020
by Jem Croucher

Rainshadow on November sea
braced against the weather we
into strong sou’ westerly
In Sussex where we live
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November 27, 2020
by Jem Croucher

Swans on Widewater
nestled behind the beach
here on Sussex coast
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November 23, 2020
by Jem Croucher

I felt like a wander
out to the Loop
six miles again over the Downs
But the rain paid a visit
its objectives upheld
resigned to stay home with some frowns
And yes I agree with you
strongly in fact
the weather shouldn’t get in the way
but I tell you the stair rods
falling out there
made their point as they had their say
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November 19, 2020
by Jem Croucher
It was quite damp in Obi’s field
near Ashurst, Sunday last
the rain came down like stair rods
and the sky was overcast
the ground was rather sodden
more marshland than a field
the penalty for being
in the flat of Sussex Weald
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November 18, 2020
by Jem Croucher

In Sussex there’s a bridge
Built in fourteen twenty-two
now closing on six hundred years
since its fine stones were new
It spans the river Arun
near Stopham Village where
it’s provided here a crossing
for local folk to share
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November 15, 2020
by Jem Croucher

Atmospheric I think you might say
of the beach at Shoreham this evening
with the white of the surf from the waves on the shore
and the taste of salt they were leaving
The wind caught our breath and took it away
as we leant to sou’westerly facing
and a laugh shouted loud at the thrill of it all
was lost in the ambiance bracing
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November 4, 2020
by Jem Croucher

Last time I came along this way
it was chalk upon my feet
Clouds of dust cooked by the sun
in lovely summer heat
But what a change here now to see
now autumn rains have come
the dried out dip now water-filled
reflecting autumn sun
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November 2, 2020
by Jem Croucher

Up on the six mile circuit
these hills retain their charm
bathed in an autumn sunshine
they bring a certain calm
And wandering by these hedgerows
with berries bright and red
this is the perfect place to be
o’er anywhere else instead
So I put best foot forward
and walked because I can
so conscious of the simple fact
a lucky chap I am
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October 7, 2020
by Jem Croucher

I’m sitting on the yellow seat
Looking out to sea
It’s perfect in the sunshine
Although a tad windy
We came down here again today
So it seemed the thing to do
On such a lovely day as this
To see this lovely view
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October 2, 2020
by Jem Croucher

So what did he do
on the beach when not working?
the question was asked
with appropriate smirking
Apt one would say
with no conviction of doubt
when all of the story of
the truth it gets out
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September 29, 2020
by Jem Croucher
10 of 10 in the Jemverse ‘On the beach’ series

The sprawl of Brighton to the east
and Worthing to the west
is why this beach at Lancing
sparks such an interest
As lying equidistant
the eye is drawn to each
affording quite the best of views
when sitting on the beach
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September 27, 2020
by Jem Croucher
8 of 10 in the Jemverse ‘On the beach’ series
Not content with just a day
I’m back again for more
a repeat here of the yesterday
close to this fine sea shore
The sunshine just as warming
the sea just as sublime
on this beach at Lancing
which I regard as mine
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September 2, 2020
by Jem Croucher
After the storm
on the beach the tideline
has made its mark on the stones
with seaweed lines
drawn free and wild
a calming now atones
For all last night
its temper raged
a tantrum fierce and wild
yet now it smiles
calm and serene
the sea and weather mild
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August 29, 2020
by Jem Croucher

At the back end of August
with pause to regale
thoughts turned to the hills
and the much followed trail
So I put best foot forward
and headed out there
knowing it always
has much more to share
No selfishness here
it has so much to give
and for these Sussex hills
there’s reason to live
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August 28, 2020
by Jem Croucher
Walked through the woods
as it wended its way
uphill all the way to the Ring
The weather was kind
and we didn’t mind
as no waterproofs did we bring
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August 17, 2020
by Jem Croucher

On the hill above the flyover
where just five weeks ago
no cars were seen to travel
but now the traffic’s slow
People travelling home from work
in weather hot and dry
whilst high above them on the Downs
I watch as they crawl by
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August 16, 2020
by Jem Croucher
The Circle, a walk
the morning quite warm
and three of us here for a change
showing others the view
made it all seem like new
though the route I did not rearrange
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August 15, 2020
by Jem Croucher
I quite like walking by myself
although company is best
out here in the countryside
to spark an interest
I can comment on a lovely view
but it’s a bit one-sided
Nice to have alternative
when in a friend confided
I can put a best foot forward
but it’s also nice to pause
encouraged by companions
unbound by rules or laws
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August 14, 2020
by Jem Croucher

The big black dog he wasn’t there
this second Friday evening
but I wasn’t all that bothered
(it was actually quite relieving)
For it meant of course that all this space
was mine to run around
have a sniff, enjoy myself
my field on Sussex ground
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August 13, 2020
by Jem Croucher
And yes there is the beach hut
turquiose, waiting by the sea
a favourite and always
where we’d really like to be
For here the air is tranquil
and the view it is sublime
full bodied and resplendent
like a really good fine wine
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July 27, 2020
by Jem Croucher

Took myself back round the Circle
starting with Mill Hill
heading to the chalky Slonk
my boots with joy to fill
Said hello to rabbits
and horses in the field
Took in long the valley view
across the Sussex Weald
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