Category Archives: Poetry

Heralding Spring

Posted on February 1, 2017 by deerfeet

I was supposed to be in Chester discussing a Book Event, but an early text this morning postponed our meeting to a later date and instead I find myself at liberty to write and reflect. With my human rock, also … Continue reading →

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The North Wind Doth Blow…

Posted on October 14, 2013 by deerfeet

…and we shall all feel the temperature drop below 10°c.  Autumn, in it’s usual vestments, welcomes our attention: Damp smells of soggy leaves, first thing in the morning; Colourful fungi competing with the colours of the tree leaves; Darkness hemming … Continue reading →

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Granny

Posted on June 23, 2012 by deerfeet

Verse 19, Chapter 27 in the Book of Proverbs says “As water reflects the face so one’s life reflects the heart.” While we all have memories of how Granny lived her life that show what her heart was like, I … Continue reading →

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The old Briefcase unfolds more

Posted on February 2, 2012 by deerfeet

I’ve found a folder with some choice pieces of work from school when I was 12.  This piece of descriptive writing was from an exam and I kept it because I was pleased it earned me 38 marks out of … Continue reading →

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The old Briefcase unfolds

Posted on February 1, 2012 by deerfeet

Under our bed, is a big, retro, leather briefcase.   It is passed it’s season of fashion and trend, well worn and has a story to tell.  So if you see it, please don’t laugh!  It was my Papa’s.  I’m … Continue reading →

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The Rapunzel Tower

Posted on January 12, 2012 by deerfeet

Stuck in the frustrating Rapunzel tower Going round and round over the same ground Fighting the interactions of a fractious mind I find I’ve found lost resolve But cannot solve the mystery Can’t bring it to pass Can’t make it … Continue reading →

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The Girl with the Bulldog Bone

Posted on January 5, 2012 by deerfeet

Like a bulldog with a bone With a bone, she won’t let go Shaking and worrying it Jaw firmly clenched Clenched not quenched Taking the fire with both fists She won’t let go A promise is promise Did Mary feel … Continue reading →

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Profound Poem!

Posted on December 27, 2011 by deerfeet

Just found a very profound poem made up by Ruthie when she was probably about 3.  It was amongst the old files on the old computer. Puzzle Pieces Two little blue ones lying on the floor I picked them up … Continue reading →

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Behind the Lace Curtain

Posted on November 16, 2011 by deerfeet

And this, My observation of another Who stands behind the lace curtain Looking out Looking in, we see you Just a shadow Occasionally, the corner lifts In the light we see your face An honest presentation It’s so nice to … Continue reading →

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In Grief (Gleision Colliery)

Posted on September 16, 2011 by deerfeet

History repeats Families impatient Captured without choice In tumult, but bound to hope Hoping for a vein of beauty in the bleak Hoping for courage in the grief Caught in the moment That says “Somewhere” There is still hope Waiting … Continue reading →

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