John Innes compost
and cuttings arranged on shelves;
my grandmother’s place
by Scooj
Tag: Haiku
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.
.
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
Outside in
Dog rather confused
by an urgent sparrow trapped
bumping the window.
Both creatures in high alert
each frightened of the other.
Rebellion continues
.
In Parliament Square
I’m awestruck by the protest
and I meet a friend.
.
by Scooj
- Extinction Rebellion is a selfless movement that has a global future very much in mind. I must find a way to get involved without risk of losing my job.
Green shoots
Enthisiasm
turning over a new leaf
three-month secondment
by Scooj
Natural adventures 