The nun’s priest’s tale

 

Chauntecleer was proud

the fox was even prouder

Pertelote knew this.

 

by Scooj

One trick pony

 

Other poetry

scares the living daylights out

of me; not ready.

 

by Scooj

Nightmare

 

Sitting bolt upright

in bed, too frightened to sleep;

shadows leave the room.

 

by Scooj

Vitriol

 

The poison in my

blood that keeps me alive will

be the death of me.

 

by Scooj

Swan

 

Resting in Spring sun

natural soft down pillow;

no synthetics here.

 

by Scooj

Japanese Knotweed

 

Hostile alien

ornamental, unwelcome

in the native lands.

 

by Scooj

 

  • Edited because I can’t count. The word ‘hostile’ replaces ‘invasive’. Sorry fellow counters.

Tough love

 

It’s hard not to beat

yourself up after getting

mad with your children.

 

by Scooj

Garden seat

 

A wedding present

bathed in glorious sunshine

I sit with eyes closed.

 

by Scooj

Wisteria

 

Cascading florets

casting out subtle purples

and pinks. And the scent.

 

by Scooj

Mayflower

 

River of blossom

sweet-scented and soft to touch

let me bathe in you.

 

by Scooj