There’s patches of ice on the lake
in the distance snow on the ground 
In the black, icy cold water
ducks, swans and geese swimming around 

On a late November morning
at the dawn of a brand new day
Autumn passes the baton to Winter
in the seasons relay 

Photo Credit Dr Amir Khan

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Alpha first found in the UK
Beta in South Africa 
Gamma emerged from Brazil 
Delta came out of India 

Move over all the above 
there’s a new variant in town
The WHO named it Omicron 
it brings fear of a new lockdown

Mask wearing rules are updated 
more travel tests to be done
As we question and wonder 
can the Covid battle be won 

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The November sun slowly sinks 
behind the hills snowy and white
Blue sky turns as gold as honey 
creating this breathtaking sight 

A warm cast spreads over the land
reflecting on the frosty snow 
The spectacular sunset last night
gifts us quite a dazzling show

Photo Credit Dr Amir Khan

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What a difference a day makes
Storm Arwen has been and gone
Some folk are still without power
and there’s been much damage done

Today is calm, still and quiet
we walk in sprinkles of snow
Wrapped up in coats, hats and gloves 
our chilly faces aglow

The country lanes slowly turn white 
icy puddles in deep freeze
We see the devastating sights 
of many taken down trees

We return to ...

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Thanks to storm Arwen
we rise from a sleepless night
The sound of the howling wind
gave us quite a fright

The garden is a war zone 
scattered broken pots
The BBQ blown over
lights tangled into knots

Wicker furniture chaos 
on the patio
Overturned wooden benches
smashed up gazebo 

Thanks to storm Arwen 
we have one good thing to say 
Those fierce stormy winds
blew all the Autum...

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Overnight the storm named Arwen
has transformed our outside world
We awake to snow this morning
as a wintry dreamscape unfurled

Trails of foxes and badgers
give away the secrets of the night
Tell tale footprints and tracks crisscross
the deep snowy carpet of white 

Photo credit Dr Amir Khan

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A clear frosty morning
gifts us this epic sunrise
fields filled with grazing sheep
under pale blue cloudless skies

I stop to say hello
before I get on my way 
If they could talk,  I wonder
just what would those sheep say

Photo Credit Dr Amir Khan
 

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The

snow

capped

mountains

peak through

the fluffy white In

the pale blue sky the

sun is high and bright At

thirty eight thousand feet up

above the clouds we fly On a seven

three seven we speed across the sky

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Today we are in Gibraltar 
otherwise known as the rock
We headed into the small town 
a short walk from the cruise port dock 

We walked through the British Main Street 
along to the cable car stop
It only took us around six minutes
until we reached the top

Once up there you can see for miles 
there’s a glass walkway for the brave
Also there are Barbary macaques
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A short time in Cartagena 
the sun shone bright today 
The captain sounds the horn
as we start our sail away

We pass by small boats and ships 
and castles on hills up high
The port slowly fades from sight
there’s not a cloud in the sky 

The sun shimmers on the sea
like a light leading the way 
A party atmosphere on deck
as the band begin to play

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A treat to spend my birthday
in Valencia city 
Majestic, stylish, vibrant
chic, elegant and pretty 

From the old city district 
to futuristic design
Roman times to modern day
grand architecture so fine

In the parks and gardens 
fruitful palm and orange trees grow
Old, giant fig trees
like a scene from a fairytale show

The stunning central market 
ornate, colourful and bright 
A...

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Sunday morning in Palma
it’s quiet around the town
Many shops are closed today 
their graffitied shutters down

We walk along the sea front 
pass the many boats and yachts
Down to the grand Cathedral 
where we take a few snapshots 

We stop for cafe con leche 
in a quaint outside cafe 
A break to plot our route 
and plan the rest of the day 

We head up to the castle 
that dominate...

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A walk around Barcelona 
for a couple of hours 
Magnificent baroque designs
stand beside tall glass towers 

Ancient and modern buildings 
theatres, museums and halls
Whimsical Gaudi creations 
ancient Roman city walls 

Cathedrals and monuments
grand architectural structures 
Green parks alongside smart plazas
famed works of art and sculptures

Busy, wide streets full of traffic
l...

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Sunrise high above the clouds
on our morning flight today
A beautiful sight to see
as we get safely under way 

A foaming sea of fluffy clouds
meets the molten lava glow
Rainbow hues blend into bright blue 
make for a magical show

The darkness of night fades quickly
soon the sun is bright and high
The horizon ever changing 
as we speed across the sky 

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Emotional reports this week
of charitable funds raised by many
Good causes for both young and old 
grateful to receive every penny 

Proudly supporting each other 
tackling each challenge they are fearless 
Determined to achieve their goals 
their resilience is relentless 

We hear the stories of their lives
these inspiring tales we always welcome 
Bravely facing daily struggles
the m...

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Sunrise peeks through a tangled web
of skeleton branches on trees
Created by the autumn wind
blowing away the waning leaves 

The sky a shade of creamy pink 
mixed with hues of purple and gold
The wild birds flurry overhead 
singing their stories to be told

Photo Credit Dr Amir Khan

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Gorgeous skies over Yorkshire
as the Autumn sun rose yesterday
A palette full of drama
nature’s artistry on full display 

An inferno of colour
oranges, reds, pinks, purples and blues
The land black as burnt embers
under a blaze of fiery hues 

Photo Credit Dr Amir Khan
 

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Just a simple drawing 
two dogs sat side by side 
One dog is still alive
the other sadly died 

Just seven words spoken
a chat between these two 
The one here on earth says
“they still talk about you”

“I know” says the angel dog
gazing over rainbow skies
This simple drawing with seven words
brought tears to my eyes
 

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Bedgraggled bare boned trees  
backdropped by the sky of palest blue
Decaying foliage lies thick and deep
heavy with morning dew

Limp leaves flutter down one by one
perished and scattered around 
Glory days well behind them now
they lie rotting on the ground 

Wild birds feed on bugs and worms
the only sign of life I see
The cold November air is still
yet seems to bore right through ...

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We will never forget them
their bravery and sacrifice they made
We show our respect today
across the country poppy wreaths are laid

We will never forget them
as we stand for two minutes in silence 
We show our respect today 
on this national day of remembrance

We will never forget them
each and every one we remember
This eleventh hour, eleventh day
eleventh month of November

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Congrats to Owain Wyn Evans
on completing the Drumathon
Twenty four hours of drumming
a rat a tatting marathon 

For all those children in need
raising a magnificent amount
Keep donating if you can
as they say… every penny counts 

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Morning sun sets the sky ablaze

slowly rising over the lake

Ducks and swans prepare for the day

wild birds singing the day awake

Honey hues of copper and gold

reflecting and mirrored below

Rich colours radiating warmth

like a melting pot all aglow

Photo Credit Dr Amir Khan

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Yesterday mornings spectacle 
glorious and devine sunrise 
I stopped to capture the image
and soak up this feast for my eyes

Kaleidoscopic shifting clouds
shapes and colours rearranging 
Mesmerising molten rose gold 
constantly moving and changing 

Photo Credit Dr Amir Khan

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A stunning morning sunrise 
in colourful hues of rose gold
The warming glow from the sun 
melting away the chill and cold

Bare trees stand like skeletons
silhouettes rising from the ground 
Stripped of all their Autumn leaves 
which now lie scattered all around

Photo Credit Dr Amir Khan

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A perfect Autumn pick me up
on a wet and windy weekend
a long overdue lunch date
catching up with an old friend

We met each other at school
who could have known back in the day
that forty four years later 
we would still be meeting up this way

We spent a lovely afternoon 
enjoying lunch and a long chat 
the time passed by quickly 
as we reminisced about this and that 

It’s been f...

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A stroll through an Autumn woodland
leaves like confetti, fluttering down 
Laying a deep, crispy carpet 
hues of red, orange, yellow and brown

A familiar crunch underfoot
as I tread on the hidden pathway
The soundtrack to my morning walk
the brook gently babbling away

Photo credit Dr Amir Khan

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Sunrise on an Autumn day
morning air is crisp and clear
Nature slowly comes to life
my footsteps is all I hear  

The sun ever more distant 
it feels colder day by day 
My breath is like a dragon
wisps of smoke fading away

Photo credit Dr Amir Khan

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The John Lewis Ad goes live 
today, the fourth of November 
Fifty days till Christmas Eve
still a long way off December

Christmas Ads seem to appear 
earlier every year 
Soon we will be watching them  
as we ring in the New Year

Today I plea once more
please keep Christmas in December
There’s no need for us to see
Christmas Ads in November 

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A stunning walk around Tarn Hows
we chose the most beautiful day
Clear and uninterrupted views 
takes our hearts and breath away 

From rambling narrow lanes below
to craggy mountain tors up high 
The commanding panoramas 
captivate and delight the eye

Distant skyline peaks and troughs
a perfect picture postcard backdrop
Undulating, rolling moorland 
harsh, sharp, sheer and rocky fel...

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My name is Charlie Churchmouse
Charlotte Churchmouse is my wife
We live in Barbon village 
where we live a simple life

We forage all our food 
our favourite is cheese
We find it left in mouse traps
and steal it away with ease

Every Sunday evening
we like to go out to dine 
We visit the local church
where we feast on bread and wine 

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Like a gleaming Phoenix rising
from the embers of fallen gold 
Before it sheds every leaf 
and Winter finally takes hold 

A magnificent acer tree
intense, dazzling golden glow
In all it’s Autumnal glory
this final spectacular show

Photo Credit Dr Amir Khan

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Rich copper, bronze and molten gold
metallic palette of Autumn trees
Leaves whipped up into a frenzy
flutter around on the chilly breeze

This seasons nuts, fruits and berries
provide a lush, plentiful harvest 
Shrubs display their Crown Jewels
Mother Nature’s Winter treasure chest 

Photo Credit Dr Amir Khan

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She lives all alone in her cave
with Gobbelino her black cat
travels around on a broomstick
wears a black cloak and pointy hat

Standing over her cauldron
on the open fire made from sticks
cooking up a recipe
from her book of spells and magic tricks

Toadstools, nuts, plants and berries
slugs, snails and wings of vampire bat
frogs, toads, insects and spiders
whole field mice and the t...

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