22 May 2018
by Jem Croucher
in poem, Poet, Poetry, Sussex, Walks
Tags: brothers, calm, Chanctonbury, Cisbury, Jemverse, poem, poet, Poetry, poetry blog, rhyme, South Downs Way, Sussex, verse, Weald, writing poetry
Two rings on the final day
Familiarity
A walk which we have made our own
my brother Dave and me
A circle of eight miles
chalky trails beneath our feet
The sunshine smiling once again
to make the week complete
Starting down at Cisbury
then climbing through the fields
Up to Chanctonbury Ring and
views of Sussex Weald
It’s been a week of calm and joy
up on the South Downs Way
A brother’s walk together
on day by perfect day
©Jemverse
Photo – The Sussex Weald looking north from Chanctonbury Ring, West Sussex – Jempics
Every year in May, my brother Dave and I go for a week-long walk. We’ve been elsewhere but most times, the draw of the wonderful South Downs Way – out there on our doorstep – keeps us close to home. Day 5 took us back to a circular walk we developed ourselves. Called ‘The Two Rings Circle’, it takes in both Cisbury and Chanctonbury Rings in Sussex.
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21 May 2018
by Jem Croucher
in beauty, photo, poem, Poet, Poetry, Sussex, Walks
Tags: Ditchling Beacon, hiking, Jemverse, poem, poet, Poetry, poetry blog, rhyme, South Downs Way, Sussex, verse, Walking, writing poetry
The day was full of sunshine
as we headed out, day three
of our walks on hills of Sussex
my brother Dave and me
This time to Ditchling Beacon
climbing chalky paths and hill
then into shady valleys
where the air was calm and still
The green of Sussex countryside
just took our breath away
and contributed to bring about
another lovely day.
©Jemverse
Photo – Ditchling Beacon, South Downs Way, East Sussex – Jempics
Every year in May, my brother Dave and I go for a week-long walk. We’ve been elsewhere but most times, the draw of the wonderful South Downs Way – out there on our doorstep – keeps us close to home. Day 4 took us just over 18 miles from Rodmell to Ditchling Beacon (and then down into Stanmer Woods).
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20 May 2018
by Jem Croucher
in photo, poem, Poet, Poetry, Sussex, Walks
Tags: hiking, Jemverse, poem, poet, Poetry, poetry blog, rhyme, Rodmell, South Downs Way, Sussex, verse, Walking, writing poetry
We climbed up to Firle Beacon
(It was really windy there)
and its wasn’t from the beans we’d had
for breakfast, to be fair!
The views across fair Sussex
were magnificent to see
on this second day of walking
for my brother Dave and me
And then downhill to Rodmell
in the valley of the Ouse
for well earned respite at the pub
followed by a snooze
©Jemverse
The ‘To to pub’ sign just above Rodmell on the South Downs Way, East Sussex, directs walkers to The Abergavenny Arms, the only pub in the village. Photo – Jempics
Every year in May, my brother Dave and I go for a week-long walk. We’ve been elsewhere but most times, the draw of the wonderful South Downs Way – out there on our doorstep – keeps us close to home. Day 3 took us 14 miles from Alfriston to Rodmell.
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19 May 2018
by Jem Croucher
in photo, poem, Poet, Poetry, Sussex, Walks
Tags: brother, hiking, Jemverse, poem, poet, Poetry, rhyme, Seven Sisters, South Downs Way, sunshine, Sussex, verse, Walking, writing poetry
We traversed Seven Sisters
high cliffs above the sea
Clear blues skies and sunshine
my brother Dave and me
There were lots of foreign students
around the tourist traps
but we left them all behind us
as we walked on, us two chaps
Down to Cuckmere Haven
a picture postcard made
then into Friston Forest
‘neath the trees and in the shade
And finally to Alfriston
(It’s good to be back here)
Shed the packs and to the pub
for a very welcome beer
©Jemverse
Photo – The South Downs Way, East Sussex, crossing the ‘Seven Sisters’ towards Cuckmere Haven – Jempics
Every year in May, my brother Dave and I go for a week-long walk. We’ve been elsewhere but most times, the draw of the wonderful South Downs Way – out there on our doorstep – keeps us close to home. Day 2 took us 13 miles from Eastbourne to Alfriston.
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18 May 2018
by Jem Croucher
in beauty, home, poem, Poet, Poetry, sun, Sussex, Walks
Tags: Eastbourne, Jemverse, lovely, poem, poet, Poetry, poetry blog, rhyme, South Downs Way, sunshine, Sussex, verse, writing poetry
Woke up to a morning
with zero chance of rain
Another perfect day
for our walkings once again
Starting here in Eastbourne
with the sun on deep blue sea
the day is full of promise
for my brother, Dave and me
Fourteen miles, the Seven Sisters
over cliffs, the country park
Heading down to Alfriston
where we’ll be before it’s dark
©Jemverse
Photo – Eastbourne seafront, East Sussex, looking towards the Beachy Head rise – Jempics
Every year in May, my brother Dave and I go for a week-long walk. We’ve been elsewhere but most times, the draw of the wonderful South Downs Way – out there on our doorstep – keeps us close to home. This year we started from Eastbourne.
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14 May 2018
by Jem Croucher
in haiku, Life, poem, Poetry, Sussex, Walks
Tags: brothers, haiku, hiking, Instagram, Jemverse, poem, Poetry, poetry blog, South Downs Way, Sussex, Walking, writing poetry
To the South Downs Way
the brothers return again
retreading their steps
©Jemverse
Photo – from Jemverse on Instagram, May 2018 – Jempics
Every year, at the beginning of May, my younger brother and I go for a week’s walk somewhere. We’ve been elsewhere but, as a large part of both of our hearts is embedded in Sussex where we live, the 100 mile South Downs Way has a special attraction for us. Today marks the start of the third time for us.
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04 Apr 2018
by Jem Croucher
in beauty, poem, Poetry, Rain, Sussex
Tags: Jemverse, lovely, poem, Poetry, poetry blog, promise, rainbow, rhyme, verse, writing poetry
Walked home under rainbows
in a leaden sky
Gave me pause to wonder
as I hurried by
The hope left in that promise
all those years ago
With rain and shine a beauty
ever there on show
©Jemverse
Photo – Jempics (Rainbow over Durrington, West Sussex)
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