The week that's passed, I believe will be
the penultimate week I'm away
on business for the work that I do
hip hip hip, hooray!
I know that I won't miss this thing
these business trips and travel.
One less small inconvenience
I'll not need to unravel
And yes I've seen the country
on the journeys I have known
but, truth be told, I'd rather
stay comfortable at home
So now that this penultimate
week away I can now shun
it's one more item off the list
ticked and checked and done
I travelled long the length of England
stayed away for several days
and then for several hours found
a path back to Southern ways
As home is where the heart is
so it's good to get back there
even though these travels are
something to love and share
I'm back in Newcastle, it's been a fair while
but this city of bridges still brings a smile
so don't saddle me with mundane or purile
for these are words from the heart
It's a few degrees colder, I'll give you that
but I have a warm coat and some gloves and a hat
so don't take me for a weak Southern brat
for these are words from the heart
There are cities in England I've visited oft
but Newcastle is one which I hold aloft
so don't think of me as anything soft
for these are words from the heart
Yes I'm a southerner from the south coast
Shoreham-by-Sea as home playing host
but I'm happy to share of my travels and post
for these are words from the heart
Caught a bus into work
'cos the wind was quite high
and overnight it had blown
something onto the line
so the trains were all cancelled
but buses were still
accepting our tickets
for a walk with a will
But the walk was well worth it
and I made quite the most
as the route that it took
was alongside the coast
and the bonus awaiting
on the beach at the end
was a glimpse of the sunrise
which with words here I send
I'm bound back for Newcastle
it's been quite a while
since here I have travelled
but now with a smile
I'm back to the city
through which flows the Tyne
for work, yes but seeing
some good friends of mine
so I know we will share
some pints at a Tap
before in a couple
of days I head back
Today I'm travelling further
since the pandemic started
than I have travelled recently
that pleasure long departed
But later Liverpool I'll see
again and better still
two good friends I have sorely missed
again to see I will
It'll take me six hours on the train
but I have all I need
good music to look forward to
and several books to read
With darkness outside at the end of the night
I am tired and stifle a yawn
it is quiet and yet still I'm up with the lark
at this early hour shy of the dawn
And I have to say pleased it is only three days
each week that this I must do
as today I am feeling my sixty plus years
and would gladly these long days eschew
Just one more to master and then some respite
four days of a weekend in store
to chill and relax and slumber enjoy
before heading back for three more
With its long reach
this station clad
with many journeys
I have had
Over the years
to different places
some with airs
and some with graces
Quiet, it exudes
a charm
which here has never
done me harm
A comfort even
home from home
from all the stations
I have known
For this is Shoreham
part of me
in this town
beside the sea
We're all quite excited
and the bags are all packed
with wellington boots
and scarves, coats and hats
the route is selected
and we all know the way
as we're finally going
on our holiday
It's the first time the Crouchers
have been away all as one
since two years ago
before Covid had come
so as you can imagine
we are buzzing with glee
for this week together
as one family
And both dogs will be there
as well which is better
so we're hoping for sun
but won't mind if it's wetter
as we will have fun
because we'll all be together
for Dorset adventures
whatever the weather
Last week I braved the train because I had to
and it wasn't all that nice
seemed the people had forgotten
and were content to pay the price
But today was a different matter
and I felt more at ease
travelling in for pleasure
with just myself to please
Besides I wore my face mask
kept myself as safe as safe can be
and that is all I ask for
in this new normality
So it was really quite refreshing
And I felt myself again
building further blocks to keep
this pleasure to remain
...all about me and my life in words. I write most days, carrying an ideas book around in which I capture a word snapshot of life around me. So there's a lot here about Sussex and the sea and anything else I see that inspires.
The pictures are mine too. Some taken to match a poem; some poems written to match a pic; others chosen because they work well with words written.
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