Our Turkish Pet
Here in our Turkish garden
we have a central water feature
Two ponds joined by a waterfall
home to a mysterious creature
No one has ever caught a glimpse
he always stays hidden out of sight
I have searched for him many times
morning to noon and into the night
We may never have spotted him
but everyone knows that he lives there
He often gives himself away
when he replies to t...
Thursday 30th June 2022 6:47 am
RIP Dame Deborah James #Bowelbabe
A very sad day has come
as a brave lady loses her fight for life
Known as Bowelbabe to the world
also a daughter, sister, mother and wife
By sharing her own experiences
she broke down many barriers
Her aim to challenge taboos
and change the conversation around cancer
She leaves behind a great legacy
one that will save lives for years to come
In the final weeks of her young life
...
Wednesday 29th June 2022 11:46 am
Work Of Genius
In a house built from wooden doors
how to enter is not so obvious
To fill the front door space with a gate
quite simply a work of genius
Tuesday 28th June 2022 10:34 am
Dancing Diamonds
Crystal clear sea
lapping across the pebbled shore
Shallow water
skimming over the ocean floor
Cerulean hues
shimmering in the sunlight
Like dancing diamonds
dazzling and sparkling bright
Sunday 26th June 2022 11:00 am
Tray Up B1tch
I read one of those funny stories posted on Facebook earlier I have tried to rewrite it as a poem. Hope this allowed.
My flight was being served by an obviously gay flight attendant, who seemed to put everyone in a good mood as he served us food and drinks.
As the plane prepared to descend, he came swishing down the aisle and told us that "Captain Marvey has asked me to announce that he...
Saturday 25th June 2022 9:02 am
Summer Days
I love sunny summer days
with mornings as bright as can be
The sun bursting with energy
shining down on you and me
The warm evenings that follow
perfect for a riverside stroll
Getting out in the countryside
good for the heart, mind and soul
Photo credit Dr Amir Khan
Thursday 23rd June 2022 4:34 pm
Perfect View
A dreamy orange sunrise
above the Yorkshire countryside
The dark night blasted away
as the sun sets the sky alight
A symphony of colour
eventually settles on blue
A grand way to start the day
taking in this most perfect view
Photo credit Dr Amir Khan
Thursday 23rd June 2022 4:32 pm
Japanese Primrose
In my garden today
a real summer solstice highlight
Rising up from the earth
colourful lanterns shining bright
Exquisite and elegant
pretty shades of soft pastel
Japanese Primrose in bloom
delicate and beautiful
Photo Credit Dr Amir Khan
Thursday 23rd June 2022 4:27 pm
Passionflower
The most exotic looking plant
has to be the Passion flower
Enjoying the recent heatwave
blooms boosted by solar power
Photo credit Dr Amir Khan
Thursday 23rd June 2022 4:26 pm
Monkey Rock
Born thousands of years ago
but still magnificent, in his prime
Majestic in stance and stature
he has weathered well, over time
He sees every sunrise
does not shelter from the midday sun
He basks in the evening sunset glow
when the day is nearly done
From his commanding view point
he can see far across land and sea
Watching over our Turkish town
thereβs nothing he does not ...
Wednesday 22nd June 2022 2:38 pm
The Cow And The Catty Cat
The cow was in the play park
enjoying the Turkish morning sun
Looking at the seesaw and swings
he said "they look like lots of fun"
Watching on from the stone wall
was the most mischievous cat
He said "you wonβt fit on them
all that grass has made you fat"
"Well" said the cow with a snort
"thatβs enough of that back chat"
He turned and swished his long tail
seeing off that catty...
Tuesday 21st June 2022 12:15 pm
Rich Pickings
Super yachts take their chosen spot
in the small Turkish bay
Some come to stay for a few weeks
some stay for just a day
Hundreds of millions of dollars
floating around on the sea
Wealth difficult to comprehend
for the likes of you and me
As I am very nosy
I look them up on an app
Using marine traffic
I can follow them on the map
All vessels can be viewed here
marked by symb...
Sunday 19th June 2022 4:34 pm
Good Morning
Woken by the call to prayer
at the break of a new dawn
In the distance a cockerel crows
I rub my eyes and yawn
I greet the early morning
with a refreshing cup of tea
Taking in my surroundings
soaking up the tranquility
The pool reflects the pale blue sky
the grass still wet with diamond dew
Vibrant blooms dazzle and delight
in shades of pink, red and blue
I listen to chirp...
Saturday 18th June 2022 5:23 am
Even So
Even the sunny weather
does not lift my mood today
Even the sweetest bird song
does not chase my cares away
Even a lovely long walk
does not do what it should do
Even an afternoon nap
does not make me feel less blue
Even your kindest actions
do not calm my senseless fear
Even your most heartfelt words
do not bring me any cheer
Even though there is nothing
anyone can say or...
Thursday 16th June 2022 8:22 pm
What A Waste
Well it has been a lovely day here
the sunshine came out to play
But we couldnβt go anywhere
as the plumber was on his way
We made the appointment by phone
for him to visit us today
He said he could fix the shower
if we would be prepared to pay
It seems he had other plans
whatever they were he didnβt say
He didnβt think to let us know
what a waste of a lovely day π‘
Tuesday 14th June 2022 7:33 pm
Lovable Creatures
Just playing around in the late evening sun
Our five baby rabbits are having some fun
In complete disguise beside the grey stone wall
Quite difficult to see as they are so small
They come to feed on the lawn thatβs freshly cut
Easily spotted flashing their white bob scut
Spooked by a distant noise they stop their play
Faster than a bullet they scamper away
I imagine them as Pott...
Monday 13th June 2022 9:04 pm
Kirkby Lonsdale Poetry Festival
Apparently Kirkby Lonsdale is hosting a poetry festival in August. Hope it's ok to share here in case anyone is interested.
https://www.kirkbylonsdalepoetry.co.uk/
Monday 13th June 2022 4:26 pm
Paddington And The Queen
Trying to imagine the conversation between The Queen and Paddington in this beautiful painting by Eleanor Tomlinson. https://www.eleanortomlinsonart.co.uk/
"Well that was lots of fun" said the Queen
as she took Paddington by the hand
"The last four days have whizzed by so quickly
and really been so very grand"
"What shall we do now Maβam?" Paddington asked
"should we have another cu...
Sunday 12th June 2022 1:53 pm
Mr & Mrs Woodpecker
Mr and Mrs Woodpecker
took lunch in the garden today
Dining at the feeding station
ferociously pecking away
Much larger than the other birds
they make quite an impressive sight
Distinctive red underbelly
contrast plumage in black and white
Spooked by our sudden movements
they take off together in flight
Up and over the open fields
until they are far out of sight
Saturday 11th June 2022 3:24 pm
Dancing Circles
For this group of mandarin ducks
it was a wet start to the week
Like the rest of us they are waiting
for summer to reach its peak
I do love the wonderful sound
as the raindrops splash onto the lake
And I like to watch the dancing circles
on the surface that they make
Photo Credit Dr Amir Khan
Saturday 11th June 2022 2:45 pm
Graceful Dance
These two beautiful butterflies
put on a magical display
Enjoying a nectary drink
fragile wings fluttering away
Their perfectly mirrored patterns
dazzle with colourful delight
As the most glamorous insects
perform their graceful dance in flight
Photo Credit Dr Amir Khan
Thursday 9th June 2022 11:27 am
Spiderlamb
There once was a little lamb
as black as the darkest night
Apart from his eyes and nose
where he wears a mask of white
Just like a super hero
in his black and white costume
Here comes Spiderlamb
star of the next blockbuster cartoon
Photo credit Sue Wilkinson and Herdy UK
Wednesday 8th June 2022 11:42 am
Normal Service Resumed
So the jubilee celebrations
have been and gone
A memorable weekend
was had by everyone
We watched the parades
and all the pomp and pageantry
The spotlight focused
on the royal family
On Sunday night the party
had to come to a close
The Queen treated the crowds
with a final wave and pose
Over the last days
there had been talk of unity
Scenes of sharing and caring
withi...
Tuesday 7th June 2022 10:03 pm
Wildflower Meadow
Adding a bounty of colourful magic
this gorgeous wildflower meadow
Buttercups, poppies and cornflowers
in vibrant shades of red, blue and yellow
Alive with the buzzing of bees
and fluttering wings of dancing butterflies
A grassy area transformed
into this oasis of nectar supplies
Photo Credit Dr Amir Khan
Monday 6th June 2022 7:51 pm
Paddington Came To Tea
What a great weekend to remember
one that will go down in history
The time the nations came together
to celebrate the platinum jubilee
Four days of festivities and events
great spectacles for us all to see
From the lighting of flaming beacons
to the magnificent grand finale
There was ceremonial processions
with majestic pomp and pageantry
A colourful carnival parade
enjo...
Sunday 5th June 2022 4:48 pm
Chain Of Flames
To mark the platinum Jubilee
many beacon lightings were planned
On hills, in parks and town centres
flames could be seen across the land
To start the evenings proceedings
the first beacon was lit by the Queen
Soon they appeared around the country
for miles and miles they could be seen
Once a tool for communication
now a symbol of unity
A celebratory focal point
in every commu...
Friday 3rd June 2022 6:32 pm
Save Ruskinβs View
Almost two hundred years ago
a scene was painted, captured in frame
Although so much in life has changed
elements of this image remain the same
The River Lune still flows to the ocean
sometimes shallow, sometimes deep
In the farmland hidden in the distance
the farmer tends his cows and sheep
The sun still shines down on the fields
rain clouds cast shadows on the fells
Gravestones s...
Friday 3rd June 2022 8:09 am
Today
Spending today quietly at home
on this jubilee bank holiday
I hear the thrum of a lawnmower
and the birds as they chatter away
The four baby bunny brood have grown
this morning I spotted five at least
Tentatively, one by one they appear
settling down on the lawn to feast
Spooked by our resident pigeons
out for their gentle afternoon stroll
They quickly scamper off like a shot
...
Thursday 2nd June 2022 7:17 pm
Our Wonderful Queen
Sheβs the Queen of the United Kingdom
and the head of the Commonwealth
The longest ever serving Monarch
for seventy years in sickness and health
Today, on her platinum jubilee
we celebrate our wonderful Queen
Seventy years of reign and service
has never before been seen
Her constant dignity, style and grace
is recognised and respected
Crowds gather to catch just a glimpse
...
Thursday 2nd June 2022 9:29 am
This Afternoon
Never cast a clout till Mayβs out
so the famous saying goes
But today is the first of June
and still the chilly breeze blows
There is a constant threat of rain
and frequent heavy showers
Not good for Jubilee parties
but great for summer flowers
I went to a garden party
with tea and delicious cakes
The local womens institute
made plenty of lovely bakes
There was a bottle t...
Wednesday 1st June 2022 7:48 pm
Four Little Bunnies
Four little baby bunnies
just chilling and munching on the grass
When they run and hop around
they show their white bob tail tufty ass
They are so cute and cuddly
I would love to sit them on my knee
But then I would be worried
about the amount they poop and pee
So for now I think Iβll leave them be
as they eat, play, hop and run
Iβll just watch them from a distance
as they en...
Wednesday 1st June 2022 8:02 am
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