• This Old Dog

    June 3, 2022

    Passing it down Image by Author Upon his bed the old dog rests,So tired from the day.The workload on the farm now tests,Brings out more…

    Till Death

    February 25, 2022

    Image by Author The matched pair of chairs sit lonely on the porch. A cool breeze sends one gently rocking. Arranged to see the goings…

    And the Breeze Blows

    February 25, 2022

    Image by Author The breeze blows strong through leaves of greenHot sun is out in full.Towards the floor, falls seed unseenHelpless to the pull. The…

    The Old Man and the Dog

    February 25, 2022

    Image by Author The old man exhales deeply and opens his eyes. Sitting in the long grass, he savours the tranquillity of his surroundings, admiring…

    Fisherman’s Basket

    February 25, 2022

    Image by Author Today’s catch was lean. Naught but nibbles at the bait across the tide. Heavy on the shoulder, and not with fish, the…

    Sand Between My Toes

    February 25, 2022

    Image by Author A stranger walks along the shoreThe water calm as glassTheir footprints leave a lonely trailAvoiding those they pass Their stare is off…

    The Path

    February 25, 2022

    Image by Author A butterfly and several friendsHave made their homes withinHow delicate their flutters feelAs they insist that I begin. Few signs stand posted…

    Black, White & Grey

    February 25, 2022

    Image by Author We meet at the normal spot. Me early, her late; as usual. A quick embrace to whisper words, further plans, resolve an…

    The Worker

    February 25, 2022

    Image by Author The light clicks on and boots stroll inAs sawdust stirs, the faintest grin.The boards lay stacked, to be made whole;They calmly wait…

    As Is, Where Is

    February 25, 2022

    Image by Author It was the gold tooth that dazed me. “Don’t worry about that. it’ll buff out.” The yard had plenty of rust buckets…