The Echoes poetry competition to celebrate Write Out Loud's 20th anniversary is now open.  Judged by Neil Astley.

Competition closes in 8 days, 4 hours. Get details and Enter.

Popular last 30 days

poetry love Trump nature Democracy resistance Life shame History poem

ploughing (Remove filter)

Recent Comments

Mike McPeek on Running With Dogs
4 hours ago

David RL Moore on Aubade-esque
5 hours ago

Graham Sherwood on Aubade-esque
5 hours ago

David RL Moore on Aubade-esque
5 hours ago

David RL Moore on liberty
6 hours ago

Landi Cruz on liberty
6 hours ago

David RL Moore on Aubade-esque
10 hours ago

David RL Moore on liberty
12 hours ago

AirlogRigsMaria on Psycho
14 hours ago

Simon Zonenblick on Snail Shells - Similes
20 hours ago

Grassland

I have ploughed one field

And seen the soil turn

To lie against its fellow

Under the greedy gull shout

Behind my blade.

Worm gorged, at dusk

They seek a distant tide line

And the furrowed field clamour

Slips silently into the night

 

I have broken the plough lines

Left to crumble in the sun

Where worms once toiled

My disk and dragging chain

Harrowed the la...

Read and leave comments (2)

🌷(1) 

Farming   plowing   ploughing   sowing   reseeding   gulls   seagulls   fields

This site uses only functional cookies that are essential to the operation of the site. We do not use cookies related to advertising or tracking. By continuing to browse, you are agreeing to our use of cookies.

Find out more Hide this message