Mischief

It is easier,

and often so much more fun,

to obscure the rules.

 

by Scooj

Between my finger and my thumb

I can’t dig with my

pen as Seamus does with his.

I’ll dig potatoes.

by Scooj

Inspired by Seamus Heaney’s beautiful poem ‘Digging’ which I read as a child. I love the metaphor. I love the poem.

Summer Berries

Blackberry Sunday;

while I dig the potatoes,

they have all the fun.

 

by Scooj

On my own

When I arrive home

there’ll be no hugs and kisses;

no kids or Mrs.

 

by Scooj

Can’t wait for tomorrow

The Charity Shield,

start of the English season;

come on you Gunners!

 

by Scooj

Disappointing or Pleasing Bench?

Haven for worn legs,

withdrawn and blending into

an urban jungle.

 

by Scooj

Fear

Autumn’s chill now claws

at my heart, tugging away

Summer’s memories.

 

by Scooj

Face

Opportunity

simply irresistible

creativity.

 

by Scooj

Walk to work

From Bristol’s hills see

culture, history, progress;

ah! the stuff of life.

 

by Scooj

Politics

My grandmother said

‘Steve, it’s a mucky business’;

by God she was right.