.
Failed to land my job
not the glide path I hoped for
the world’s my oyster
.
or that’s what I tell myself
in those sorrowful moments
.
by Scooj
Tag: Tanka
Aeroplanes and parakeets
.
Under the flight path
With five-minute intervals
and the parakeets
.
sleepless morn in Isleworth
after the wedding party.
.
by Scooj
Posy
.
Acerbic at times
more often a loving heart
my favourite aunt
.
don’t tell the other ones though
I’ll miss you so very much
.
by Scooj
Warmongers
.
Military strength
is not a reflection of
moral decency
feeble justifications
fragile egomaniacs
.
by Scooj
Giving back
.
If I were wealthy
would I, could I pay more tax
you’re darn right I would
.
I am not wealthy nor poor
and would pay more now to help
.
by Scooj
I am sickened by some of the wealthy and super-rich who will stop at nothing to avoid paying taxes. What is wrong with these people? Don’t they understand where their wealth comes from? As my grandmother used to say, ‘you can’t take it with you’. Greed and selfishness are alive and thriving in an ever-divided and messed up world. Oligarchs hold influence and power to protect their wealth… to what end?
How much money does a person actually need?
River Fowey
.
At Lostwithiel
stannary barges of old
brought prosperity
.
ravaged by the Civil War
its status much diminished
.
by Scooj
- Lostwithiel, on the banks of the River Fowey is a wonderful Cornish town with an extraordinary history. You can find out more about Lostwithiel history here.
- Stannary – relating to tin
The sickness
.
Politician’s lies
influencers, feeble minds
division and hate
difficult times to live in
social media pollutes
.
by Scooj
Discovery
.
Brother and sister
girl: you know we’ve a brother
boy: don’t be silly
.
and in that tender moment
the world felt complicated
.
by Scooj
Making friends
.
Two boys overheard
a cyclist and a scooter
“you are really good”
one boy says to the other
“I’m not really, but thank you”
.
by Scooj
- This is how young boys make friends, it was heart-warming to see. I wanted to stay and listen a little longer, but of course, that begins to look a little bit peculiar, so the dog and I went on our way.
Liz Truss
.
No self-awareness
no conscience or dignity
misplaced confidence
.
once disgraced Prime Minister
is attempting a comeback
.
by Scooj
- I never thought I’d ever be writing about Liz Truss again in Natural Adventures. She was a busted flush, or so we all thought, but such is the arrogance of the right wing tory politicians in this country and their lack of self-awareness, that they will do anything for power. Jaw-dropping – this is the woman who single-handedly crashed our economy only a few months ago. Who does she think she is?
- I predict that this might well be the straw that breaks the Tory camel’s back, and sincerely hope so. They have systematically destroyed our country, kept a kotowing working class in their place, dismantled our public services in preparation for privatisation and benefitted only the rich. The re-emergence of Truss will cause chaos in the party.
- I predict a May 2023 general election.
