As Well

You might wonder

As well might I, of

The weather in the Tundra

And the Icelandic green sky

You may consider

As well may I, of

The blues of the oceans

And the way lands lie

You could spare a thought

And so could I, for

The whales in the Orkneys

And the fish which die

You should take a moment

And so should I, for

The time and the place

Which pass us close by

 

Sky

A sky blue table
And sky blue chair
A sky blue door
Who might live there

A sky blue sky
And sky blue sea (almost)
A sky blue thought
Hope is here, at the coast

A red blue tanker
Out at sea
A red blue vessel
Anchored deceptively

A red blue ferry
Across the flow
A blue red scurry
For you kind folks to know

 

Gratuitous

It is a bit like

The Spanish inquisition

All of these questions

About family relationships

What are you scared of

What are you hiding

Don’t you understand

The importance of family

So why are you embarrassed

Why can’t you be normal

What’s wrong with you

Go on, tell me why don’t you

Gratification

The rains came

As I sat

Eating my fruit scone

With sumptuous jam, and clotted cream

Raindrops bounced

On the Cornish slate pathway

Leading down the English garden

To a place of mystery just beyond

This was a Tuesday

Now we’re heading for a Thursday

With sunlight shining

At the start of the day

Delayed Gratification

The rains are due

But they are not with us yet

As the helicopter flies overhead

And the Japanese Garden is booked

So now it’s time for a shower

Also to brush my teeth

And take my prescription medication

Before the day can truly begin