31 Jan 2019 1 Comment
in poem, Poet, Poetry Tags: Jemverse, light, morning, poem, poet, Poetry, poetry blog, rhyme, verse, wordsmith, writing poetry
On a grey day, light flattens
to North or East or South or West
the brightness that sun and blue skies bring
on a grey day is suppressed
Yet I am still hopeful
as to South or West or North or East
the brightness that sun and blue skies bring
lies waiting for my eyes to feast
©Jemverse
30 Jan 2019 1 Comment
in dog, family, photo, poem, Poet, Poetry Tags: dog, family, Jemverse, poem, poet, Poetry, poetry blog, puppy, rhyme, verse, wordsmith, writing poetry
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
has come to join our clan
Living with my daughter Gracie
and her partner Lee, the man
A Patterdale Terrier by breed
His black fur tinged with brown
He’s absolutely gorgeous
and we’re so pleased that he’s around
©Jemverse
Photo – Bezza Croucher (via i-phone)
29 Jan 2019 1 Comment
in photo, poem, Poet, Poetry Tags: Jemverse, London, poem, poet, Poetry, poetry blog, rhyme, verse, wordsmith, writing poetry
Looking out on grey water
from Lower Thames Street
to the Shard there on Southbank
architectural feat
I’m reminded the privilege
I share with the few
of working in buildings
which command such a view
of London’s surroundings
and tourist attractions
Oft taken for granted
with other distractions
©Jemverse
Photo – The Shard from Custom House, Lower Thames Street, London – Jempics
28 Jan 2019 1 Comment
in poem, Poet, Poetry, sun Tags: Jemverse, poem, poet, Poetry, poetry blog, rhyme, sunflower, sunshine, verse, wordsmith, writing poetry
Though the sun shines on all flowers
it excels in just the one
With golden yellow flowers
exuding summer sun
Sunflowers are wonderful
Sunflowers are great
Sunflowers reflect the sun
and truly emanate
the essence of its namesake
be that ‘sun’, ‘soleil’ or ‘sol’
Sunflowers, like the brightest star
stand tall and keep me whole
©Jemverse
Photo – Jempics
‘Sunshine in a flower‘ was originally published on Jemverse on 19 June 2016
27 Jan 2019 3 Comments
in photo, poem, Poet, Poetry, sun Tags: Jemverse, poem, poet, Poetry, poetry blog, rhyme, sunshine, verse, wordsmith, writing poetry
Sunshine is my solace
and a tonic for my soul
It reminds me who I really am
and helps to keep me whole
Sunshine breathes new life in me
and I can never have my fill
For as a child of summer
I will pander to it still
Sunshine is my kinship
and will always be a friend
And I would be in heaven
if the summer had no end
©Jemverse
Photo – Jempics
‘Sunshine III‘ was originally published on Jemverse on 22 April 2017
26 Jan 2019 1 Comment
in poem, Poet, Poetry, Summer, sun Tags: Jemverse, poem, poet, Poetry, poetry blog, rhyme, Summer, sunshine, verse, wordsmith, writing poetry
It’s when those sunshine moments
catch you unaware
when beams of warmth come calling
and find you waiting there
And you are in your element
when summer calls your name
and dulcet sounds you’ve longed for
spring back to life again
©Jemverse
Photo – Jempics
‘Sunshine IV‘ was originally published on Jemverse on 7 May 2017
25 Jan 2019 1 Comment
in poem, Poet, Poetry, sun Tags: Jemverse, poem, poet, Poetry, poetry blog, rhyme, sunshine, verse, wordsmith, writing poetry
Sunshine is
as sunshine does
with warm embrace
and all because
sunshine is
my saving grace
and always brings
a smile to face
Sunshine sings a happy song
Lifting me the whole day long
©Jemverse
Photo – Jempics
“Sunshine is” was originally published on Jemverse on 13 March 2015
24 Jan 2019 2 Comments
in poem, Poet, Poetry, sun, Winter Tags: Jemverse, poem, poet, Poetry, poetry blog, rhyme, sunshine, verse, winter, wiring poetry, wordsmith
Like water the sunshine, diluted and pale
greets this cold winter’s day
Its warmth has long gone and despite a brave face
Its exuberance has faded away
But its low zenith in the January sky
brings a glare from its fragility
Highlighting a beauty in all it shines on
which is very pleasing to me
©Jemverse
Photo – Jempics
‘Sunshine like water‘ was originally published on Jemverse on 8 January 2016
23 Jan 2019 1 Comment
in Beach, poem, Poet, Poetry, Sea, Summer, sun Tags: beach, Jemverse, poem, poet, Poetry, poetry blog, rhyme, sea, Summer, sunshine, Sussex, verse, wordsmith, writing poetry
Lancing beach
the sunshine
the water, flat and calm
Lazy days in summer
the breeze, a gentle balm
People out
enjoying
conversation, light
Barbecues and beer
the sea, a lovely sight
In sunshine
in my element
a child of summer, me
Born under the yellow one
beside the Sussex sea
©Jemverse
Photo – Jempics
‘In sunshine‘ was originally published on Jemverse on 27 July 2018
22 Jan 2019 5 Comments
in poem, Poet, Poetry, sun Tags: Jemverse, poem, poet, Poetry, poetry blog, rhyme, sunshine, verse, wordsmith, writing poetry
Dawning bright, I know you well
you are a friend of mine
Always welcome, never shunned
the warming bright sunshine
I smile upon your dazzling face
I squint into your glare
And always come alive a bit
whenever you are there
©Jemverse
Photo – Jempics
“Sunshine Bright” was orginally published on Jemverse on 22 September 2017
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