14 Dec 2020
by Jem Croucher
in photo, poem, Poet, Poetry, Rain, treasure, wordsmith
Tags: Jemverse, poem, poet, Poetry, poetry blog, rain, reflection, rhyme, treasure, verse, wordsmith, writing poetry

Mesmorised here
I stand in wonder
with bated breath waiting
Lost in a temporary pause
as momentum gathers
for a true measure
Rippled the water
as raindrops disturb
and a reflection fails
Lost in a temporary pause
it gathers momentum
revealing treasure
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13 Dec 2020
by Jem Croucher
in beauty, Nature, photo, poem, Poet, Poetry, Rain, wordsmith
Tags: beauty, Jemverse, nature, poem, poet, Poetry, poetry blog, rain, raindrop, reflections, rhyme, verse, wordsmith, writing poetry

Reflection the raindrop
there in the field
where gathered water falls
and, caught in a moment
with a tear in my eye
I am enamoured as
Mother Nature’s beauty calls
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28 Nov 2020
by Jem Croucher
in Beach, photo, poem, Poet, Poetry, Rain, Sea, Sussex, Winter, wordsmith
Tags: beach, cheer, Jemverse, November, poem, poet, Poetry, poetry blog, rhyme, sea, Sussex, verse, winter, writing poetry

Rainshadow on November sea
braced against the weather we
into strong sou’ westerly
In Sussex where we live
Sunbeams struggle in the grey
on this brisk November day
as we venture out to play
in Sussex where we live
This coastal strip our comfort here
always bringing plenty cheer
no matter what the time of year
In Sussex where we live
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23 Nov 2020
by Jem Croucher
in poem, Poet, Poetry, Rain, sun, Walks, wordsmith
Tags: Jemverse, poem, poet, Poetry, poetry blog, rain, rhyme, South Downs, sunshine, Sussex, verse, Walking, wordsmith, writing poetry

I felt like a wander
out to the Loop
six miles again over the Downs
But the rain paid a visit
its objectives upheld
resigned to stay home with some frowns
And yes I agree with you
strongly in fact
the weather shouldn’t get in the way
but I tell you the stair rods
falling out there
made their point as they had their say
So despite all the Goretex
and wellington boots
the wet weather gear stayed at home
and the six mile circuit
didn’t see me today
as I think my words here will have shown
But don’t get me wrong
just wait for the sun
and you’ll see me up there again
cock-a-hoop with aplomb
for the six-miler long
and not kept at home by the rain
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19 Nov 2020
by Jem Croucher
in poem, Poet, Poetry, Rain, Sussex, wordsmith
Tags: dog, fun, Jemverse, poem, poet, Poetry, poetry blog, rain, rhyme, Sussex, verse, wordsmith, writing poetry

It was quite damp in Obi’s field
near Ashurst, Sunday last
the rain came down like stair rods
and the sky was overcast
the ground was rather sodden
more marshland than a field
the penalty for being
in the flat of Sussex Weald
There were puddles deep as rivers
round the bases of the tree
and I’m glad that we wore wellies
as the depth came to our knees
But we enjoyed the squelching
and Obi had his run
as up here at the Houndie House
we always have some fun
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04 Nov 2020
by Jem Croucher
in Autumn, photo, poem, Poet, Poetry, Rain, Sussex, Walks, wordsmith
Tags: Autumn, Jemverse, lovely, poem, poet, Poetry, poetry blog, rains, rhyme, Sussex, verse, Walking, wordsmith, writing poetry

Last time I came along this way
it was chalk upon my feet
Clouds of dust cooked by the sun
in lovely summer heat
But what a change here now to see
now autumn rains have come
the dried out dip now water-filled
reflecting autumn sun
The chalk is now in muddy form
if you traverse the puddles
picking paths through undergrowth
lest you get in a muddle
But it’s still really lovely
so I’ll keep on walking here
be it in full sun or rain
on misty days or clear
For all these southern hills are mine
and are a part of me
so I will always visit them
in Sussex by the sea
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24 Aug 2020
by Jem Croucher
in garden, photo, poem, Poet, Poetry, Rain, wordsmith
Tags: Jemverse, poem, poet, Poetry, poetry blog, rain, rhyme, verse, weather, wordsmith, writing poetry
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The sky cried today
but it’s been a long while
as for quite some time now
it’s been having a smile
with sunshine each day
for cheeriness here
blues skies and warmth
with days fine and clear
But this morning when I
was out and about
the sky lost its temper
with tantrum and shout
and down fell the tears
upon the dry ground
as it vented its anger
on all that’s around
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18 Aug 2020
by Jem Croucher
in poem, Poet, Poetry, Rain, Summer, sun, wordsmith
Tags: Jemverse, poem, poet, Poetry, poetry blog, rain, rhyme, Summer, sun, verse, weather, wordsmith, writing poetry

I’m hoping for a little rain
to cool me down in this
something I always welcome
as for me the heat is bliss
But it has been relentless
as in England unprepared
the infrastructure fails
so no-one here is spared
We toss and turn through sleepless nights
the mugginess remains
and with little change in temperature
our homes the heat retains
So just a little cooling rain
would be quite welcome here
As though we love the summer sun
it’s sure to bring some cheer
Not for long, mind you, of course
as fickle temperament
always hankers after sun
whenever rain is sent
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08 Jul 2020
by Jem Croucher
in Life, poem, Poet, Poetry, Rain, Summer, wordsmith
Tags: home, Jemverse, life, poem, poet, Poetry, poetry blog, rain, rhyme, sunshine, verse, weather, wordsmith, writing poetry

It’s miserable out there
so I think today I’ll stay
cosy here inside my home
and simply have a play
The wind is blowing boisterous
and the sky is full of rain
But it’s summer and July so
the sun will come again
So I’ll spend a day inside
play some music, have a read
as the forecast for the morrow
is more summer here indeed
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27 Jun 2020
by Jem Croucher
in beauty, garden, home, photo, poem, Poet, Poetry, Rain, sun, wordsmith
Tags: colour, garden, home, Jemverse, lovely, poem, poet, Poetry, poetry blog, rhyme, sunshine, verse, wordsmith, writing poetry

It was really quite hot
but the colour right there
showed me one thing
that the sun had a care
For it with the rain
when that comes gives us this
a garden that’s lovely
for joy and for bliss
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