Bank holiday

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Walking on eggshells

long weekend slipping away

no one overjoyed.

.

by Scooj

Talent show

 

Such brave young actors

in end of year performance;

Jarman’s Jubilee.

 

by Scooj

Woodland

 

In ancient woodland

untouched by human labours

delicate bluebells.

 

by Scooj

Potting shed

 

John Innes compost

and cuttings arranged on shelves;

my grandmother’s place

 

by Scooj

Tree man

 

Protector of earth

sequesterer of carbon

symbol of all hope.

 

by Scooj

Blessing and a curse

 

What separates us

from the animal kingdom

is our compassion.

 

My heart weeps for a fledgling

too sickly to carry on.

 

by Scooj

 

  • In a garden hedge in my road, this small ball of fluff was hiding its head from this scary world under its wing. Obviously recently fledged and confused its liklihood of survival are pretty low. It showed no signs of response to noise and will be an easy target for cats or foxes of which there are a great many in the neighbourhood. It was heartbreaking. No sign of its parents.

Imaginings

 

My ears deceived me?

I swear I heard the shrill cries

of swifts overhead.

 

by Scooj

Fade

.

Once proud mistletoe

merges with emergent leaves

longing for Christmas.

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by Scooj

Nest building

 

A pair of magpies

plunder the garden for twigs

brought down by the winds.

 

by Scooj

Acer

Japanese maple

indescribable colour

natural wonder.

 

by Scooj