In the quiet still of these crystal moments when the morning whispers at sun's first call and slumber echoes on the dove-cote doors of sleep a world lies waiting for the day and there you will find me, pen in hand poised for the never failing still voice of inspiration and when it comes, as it always will these virgin sheets meet my words
May 12, 2023
To meet my words
April 15, 2023
The Christening
A new book so a new poem as it is the thing to do with virgin pages waiting for some words quite fresh and new So here are several lines of rhyming verse to fit the nuance of that simple plea with nonchalance and wit
April 14, 2023
Wherewithal
No. 10 in the ‘Colloquy’ series
With purpose in mind my best foot I place metaphorically forward with zest as with wherewithal there with a purpose to share I will give this plan all of my best
March 18, 2023
My very best
When you write something of which you are proud and brings you a smile and makes you shout loud 'Cos you know that the words which have come from your heart are worthy to share and to others impart?
March 15, 2023
Sylvan
No.9 in the Colloquy series
Darkened the tunnel beckoned as sunlight filtered through so gingerly I ventured to the sylvan place I knew The sound of trickled water from the river down below brought comfort to my quickened step with beauty there on show
February 26, 2023
Fudgel
No. 8 in the ‘Colloquy’ series
Don't get the wrong impression my colleagues, reading this as I'm not one for fudgel as for me my work is bliss But on occasion there are times especially of late when a fudgel is more common in attempts to graciate As with retirement looming ever closer now these days I find myself succumbing to a new relaxing phase
January 30, 2023
Velleity
No.7 in the ‘Colloquy’ series
I have an inclination one deep-seated, born of dream partly wishful thinking but ever-growing with a smile of whimsy to which I will return from time to time For it is something to cherish teetering on the brink of promise
January 26, 2023
Language of Substance
'For not' or 'not for' in juxtaposition two different meanings for intent or for mission Language of substance for writer and poet who will always exploit as it's they who will know it
January 21, 2023
Discombobulate
No. 6 in the ‘Colloquy’ series
Is this the last line or the first? is my syntax back to front? or is this perhaps the middle I don't know - it's worth a punt Perhaps I'm discombobulated? Maybe you are now as well? and reaching for the dictionary (believe me - I can tell) For actually we're nine lines in and nearing now the end of this little series ditty which I've written for a friend
December 29, 2022
Floccinaucinihilipilification not
[No.3 in the ‘Colloquy’ series]
Twenty-nine letters; testament to the fact that in estimation and to be exact the action describing this noun in these words is so far from worthless as to be absurd
December 16, 2022
Of poets and words revisited
December 5, 2022
Verisimilitude
#2 in the ‘Colloquy’ series from Jemverse
It may be true, it may be not in wintertime to feel quite hot that actually would say a lot as you may well be ill Yet verisimilitudes may well get in the way and seem to tell that ailments are there to quell with warmth opposed to chill
December 4, 2022
Overmorrow
Today's overmorrow Tuesday will be and the week will just have begun then two overmorrows thereafter we'll see a week that is almost done But three overmorrows, it's not long to wait if a week you need to pass by so take that to heart and you will find that time will literally fly
November 30, 2022
Life in words (reprise)
Concluding ‘The Word II’ series from Jemverse (10 of 10)
I like writing poems I write one every day ‘Cos there’s lots in life to write about and it’s nice to have a say I’ll write about the sunshine and I’ll write about the sea I’ll write about ‘most anything and sometimes simply me
November 29, 2022
The poet and some troublesome words (reprise)
9 of 10 in ‘The Word II’ series from Jemverse
As a candle burned into the night the poet played a game Chasing words that tried to hide behind the flickering flame But however hard the poet tried he could not catch but one The words were quick to disappear as they were having fun
November 25, 2022
Just a few words (reprise)
5 of 10 in ‘The Word II’ series from Jemverse
Just a few words is all it takes To change the way I feel Escapism? Maybe sometimes But they have the power to heal In just a few words each morning I will find a way to say Something new to bring good cheer And brighten up my day
November 24, 2022
Wordplay (reprise)
4 of 10 in ‘The Word II’ series from Jemverse
Wordplay is a marvellous thing Finding ways to rhyme It needs patience and vocabulary And occasionally time Syllabic sequencing is key For some words just don’t fit They need to flow right off the page Needing humour, yes; and wit
November 23, 2022
Word camera (reprise)
3 of 10 in ‘The Word II’ series from Jemverse
I have a new ideas book the old one’s full up now Something to carry round with me, comforting somehow It’s not unlike a camera capturing words I see each day These pages are my memory card recording what I write and say Digitalisation in reverse with manual edits done My words are transferred to the Mac for more ethereal fun But there’s the rub, for I have both, a digital one and paper Original scribbles there to cherish for every published caper
November 22, 2022
My words (reprise)
2 of 10 in ‘The Word II’ series from Jemverse
I am your words there for the taking sometimes accepted sometimes not. Yet I remain. Captured, I am released yet no malice there, or jealousy. For I am yours and will always be to use as you will, to leave as you choose. When you find me I am crafted like clay to the potter to form or substance; a thing of beauty. For I am your words
November 21, 2022
Little Words (reprise)
1 of 10 in ‘The Word II’ series from Jemverse
I'm going to write an extra poem today I'm sure no-one will mind As it helps me to express myself And most days to unwind Poems are like sketches As they capture little words And paint pictures of the nuances the normal and absurd
November 15, 2022
Fifteen minutes
Fifteen minutes to write a few words what will they feature today? Will they be about sun 'cos it's raining outside to encourage it swiftly away? Will they capture a smile instead of a frown which autumn and winter I'd say don't do a lot to dissuade a long face from becoming the norm by the day For words, they have magical charm by the spade with the power to do what they like so when weather is fickle and continues with rain in a poem it can just take a hike Fifteen minutes to write a few words almost done now but with good resolve as they've brought to the fore a voice there that speaks to encourage joie de vivre to evolve