22 Feb 2021
by Jem Croucher
in home, Life, poem, Poet, Poetry, Shoreham, wordsmith
Tags: Castle, content, home, Jemverse, poem, poet, Poetry, poetry blog, rhyme, verse, wordsmith, writing poetry
Yes I’m an Englishman and it is said
that his home is his castle indeed
And I do declare
and here freely share
that I’m happy to stand by that creed
For some would crave more but I’m happy right here
with my lot as with it I’m content
For I’ve so much right here
to fill me with cheer
so each word of that statement is meant
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15 Feb 2021
by Jem Croucher
in home, Life, music, poem, Poet, Poetry, wordsmith
Tags: fun, holiday, Jemverse, life, poem, poet, Poetry, poetry blog, relaxation, rhyme, verse, wordsmith, writing poetry

Five days off, I can scarce believe it
it’s been a tough few weeks
The hours I’ve worked
have been berserk
few troughs but many peaks
Relaxation guaranteed
the most I’ll make of this
There’ll be some sounds
and walks with hounds
in five days of pure bliss
Don’t get me wrong, I’m passionate
about the work I do
But everyone
needs time for fun
lacklustre to eschew
©Jemverse
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08 Feb 2021
by Jem Croucher
in home, Peace, photo, poem, Poet, Poetry, wordsmith
Tags: Jemverse, night-time, peace, poem, poet, Poetry, poetry blog, quiet, rhyme, verse, wordsmith, writing poetry

And similar these late-night hours
the silence out there now
with solar-captured radiance
lighting there the bough
My window looks down to this scene
as to slumber most resign
yet for a moment whimsy rests
upon this view sublime
©Jemverse
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21 Jan 2021
by Jem Croucher
in home, Life, poem, Poet, Poetry, wordsmith
Tags: baking, bread, home, Jemverse, life, poem, poet, Poetry, poetry blog, rhyme, smile, verse, wordsmith, writing poetry

Thought I’d do some baking
not baked in quite a while
as after all a fresh new loaf
is bound to bring a smile
So I found all the ingredients
and kneaded it and proved
then floured it and dusted
with the washing-up removed
Then with half an hour’s baking
a new loaf proudly stood
bringing with it satisfaction
and the smile I knew it would
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18 Jan 2021
by Jem Croucher
in home, Life, poem, Poet, Poetry, poetry blog, wordsmith, Work
Tags: excitement, Jemverse, life, mystery, poem, poet, Poetry, poetry blog, rhyme, verse, wordsmith, writing poetry

These days each day is similar
but I don’t really mind
as there is much to occupy
and fill them all I find
I rise at four when it’s still dark
and spend an hour writing
updating all my poetry blogs
which I find quite exciting
Then weekdays I will work through two
on my window to the world
my laptop there connected
for daily tasks unfurled
Which always leaves me afternoons
when I can have a rest
and do the things I love to do
when days are at their best
Fillings’ not a problem
and I am never bored
for there’s so much to occupy
with all that life has stored
Upstairs I can sit down and play
a game on my Playstation
or in the front room lose myself
in films with fascination
On the middle floor our bedroom
is best for the sunlight
so I might spend some time in there
with books for my delight
And sometimes with some music
I will simply sit and smile
soaking up the sounds
in my best chair for a while
Yes each days these days are similar
but I couldn’t ask for more
as each affords a mystery
of what next waits in store
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27 Dec 2020
by Jem Croucher
in family, Happiness, home, Life, poem, Poet, Poetry, wordsmith
Tags: 2020, Christmas, family, home, Jemverse, joy, life, poem, poet, Poetry, poetry blog, rhyme, verse, wordsmith, writing poetry
7 of 7 in the Jemverse ‘Christmas week’ series

The Christmas week now
today sees its end
with just five days to go
before this year we’ll send
On its way with relief
as really we should
as let’s face it, it’s truly
not been that good
But before it’s sent packing
we still have some December
to fill with good things
for us to remember
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26 Dec 2020
by Jem Croucher
in family, Happiness, home, Life, poem, Poet, Poetry, wordsmith
Tags: Christmas, family, home, Jemverse, joy, life, poem, poet, Poetry, poetry blog, rhyme, treasure, verse, wordsmith, writing poetry
6 of 7 in the Jemverse ‘Christmas week’ series

T’was the day after Christmas
twenty-sixth of December
and if I say so myself
a one to remember
For this year as we know
has been naff to extreme
the worst one in fact
that the world has yet seen
But despite all the naffness
we have still come together
for the best of good times
we will treasure forever
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25 Dec 2020
by Jem Croucher
in family, Happiness, home, Life, poem, Poet, Poetry, wordsmith
Tags: Christmas, family, home, Jemverse, joy, life, poem, poet, Poetry, poetry blog, rhyme, verse, wordsmith, writing poetry
5 of 7 in the Jemverse ‘Christmas week’ series

The week before Christmas
has been and has gone
And it’s Christmas Day now
that this day is upon
We’ve had Bucks Fizz for breakfast
and a walk on the beach
a tradition of ours
as it’s in easy reach
Christmas dinner’s at five
but before that in store
are whoops of delight
and presents galore
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24 Dec 2020
by Jem Croucher
in family, Happiness, home, Life, poem, Poet, Poetry, wordsmith
Tags: Christmas, family, home, Jemverse, joy, life, poem, poet, Poetry, poetry blog, rhyme, verse, wordsmith, writing poetry
4 of 7 in the Jemverse ‘Christmas week’ series

T’was the week before Christmas
and the last day arrived
Twenty-fourth of December
and we’d all survived
The gifts are all wrapped
and the ‘bubble’ is here
with big smiles all round
for good Christmas cheer
And as we settle down
for ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’
we’ll put to one side
all the trouble and strife
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23 Dec 2020
by Jem Croucher
in family, Happiness, home, Life, poem, Poet, Poetry, wordsmith
Tags: Christmas, family, Jemverse, joy, life, poem, poet, Poetry, poetry blog, rhyme, verse, wordsmith, writing poetry
3 of 7 in the Jemverse ‘Christmas week’ series

T’was the week before Christmas
just two days to go
Twenty-third of December
and all were a-glow
For true festive spirit
descended today
and despite the restrictions
with loud ‘weh-heh-hey’!
As we are determined
this Christmas will be
the best Christmas ever
for our family
©Jemverse
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