Category Archives: Poems (Some Silly)

CCC089: Bold As Brass

Look! Look at me This evil old crow Sitting bold as brass in this field of gold Here to bid you cleanse your eyes See the reality I am no dastardly fiend I am your friend It’s true, the crow … Continue reading

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If Only…

Alone at night I want to write To pen the perfect prose To express my deepest hidden feelings Even if it’s only to recite them to the bedroom ceiling I want to speak of that one Yes, that one The … Continue reading

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These Nourish My Soul

Woodland walks Loving talks These nourish my soul Makes me whole These my heart does cherish 16 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Cherish

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CCC087: This Land of Mine

Let me paint this land of mine Wash the sky with powder blue Forbid existence to clouds anew Mix a brave and earthy green To stand for the most honest sturdy trees you’ve seen Gild the fields in golden hues … Continue reading

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My Daughter

My daughter says she’ll never wed Never wants to share her bed Rather she’d sleep in a ditch Be accused of being a hedgerow witch I said I understand But does that include a woman as well as a man … Continue reading

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CCC086: Open Your Eyes

Don’t go to sleep Open your eyes Gold is falling from the sky Pick a penny Pick a dollar You can sip of the nectar But beware not to swallow In my head I’m hearing this as a fairies’ chant

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Casting Nasturtiums

I’ve a mind to sue It’s defamation of character Don’t you know I’m not one of those Polly Titians To take it kindly And she’s as bad That one who’s hammering the keys Writing libelous words Casting Nasturtiums Rapacious, indeed … Continue reading

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CCC085: This Merry Month of May

For long millennia here they’ve stood Casting mystical blue throughout this wood Ringing their bells for the fairies’ ritual weddings Blessing the old folks in their ancient steadings Beside them, amongst them, the fair white maids Brighten up the blue-hued … Continue reading

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Those Eyes

She looked so cute Like she was made for a bathing suit The tantalising glean of her ponytail Such an attraction couldn’t fail Eyes, her eyes, mesmerised Dark mysterious pools To capture fools Incandescent shine, divine And how she used … Continue reading

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CCC084: Spirit of Fire

Spirit of Fire, thee I admire Bright upon the forest floor Beautiful Butterfly, thee I adore.

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