So we all walked back to Charmouth
early morning 'round sunrise
with mist in all the valleys
and a glow atop the rise
Took us about an hour
then we walked right back again
as the sun climbed higher brightly
in the east from whence it came
The splendour nature offered
all around was as a treasure
which all of us admired
good measure for good measure
And with dewdrop diamonds shining
we felt enriched beyond decree
in this really special place
where we wandered peacefully
Caught in the early evening sunshine
through the seventh tree
shining down on this fine field
and captured in the vee
Idyllic are these walks we have
each weekend at this time
an perfect be it raining
or, on days like this, just fine
And the winking of the sunshine
as I caught its setting rays
encapsulates the pleasure
we both get upon these days
Scattered there at random
in the Springtime round about
the flower seeds for summer
of which we had some doubt
And yet today amongst the beans
which are growing now quite tall
a single yellow sunflower
appears though still quite small
Having said that, it is lovely
and encapsulates the sun
which here now it's late August
we have seen with warmth begun
which I hope and trust will stay
for several days at least
to accompany some summer
with this perfect visual feast
I looked up early evening
to see feathers in the sky
wispy there within the blue
floating slowly by
And it was whimsical right there
cathartic I would say
relaxing and just gazing
at the tail end of a day
So there I stayed eyes upward
as the evening took a hold
and the sunshine started fading
to the sunset with the gold
As the sun sank low
down there in the west
its day labours done
and time for a rest
a lone duck swam by
on the lake bathed in gold
silhouetted right there
that circumstance sold
And I breathed deep a sigh
at magnificence here
idyllic and magical
tinged with a tear
that trickled with joy
down a cheek as I stood
and took all this in
and knew it was good
There's a rose in our garden
just by the front wall
which catches attention
to one and yes, all
as people will pause
to give it a smell
for its fragrance is lovely
as they can just tell
It's quite charming to see that
as they wander by
from my studio window
above them so high
and though they'll not see me
it is with a smile
that I watch them pause
by that rose for a while
This evening view from Henfield
to the distant Sussex hills
beneath a big sky canopy
is made for signs and thrills
Magnificent the blue and green
tinged golden by the sun
simply takes the breath away
as gazing here I'm stunned
And so I simply breathe it in
this view to satisfy
as evening settles on Sussex
and time rolls slowly by
In 'Seven Tree Field' whence we come week by week
I've been taking picture of trees
as all seasons come
and the changes are done
of the wonder my camera lens sees
Fascination is there of the wonder and all
to capture and hold and to love
of nature's fine hand
in these tall trees grand
which I see as I look high above
And at the end of the year when the seasons are done
I'll revisit the photos I've snapped
and pick out the best
from all of the rest
to keep all the memories intact
Last brunch today so IPA
featured as it should
along with a veggie breakfast
from the menu which looked good
Shared with jocund company
conversation for a smile
here at our Al Campo
where we come once in a while
Back on the six-miler
in Sussex from my home
it's great to be up here again
the best walk I have known
And that is saying something
as many trails I've trod
several on the continent
and more on English sod
But it's always back to Sussex
which is hardly a surprise
as this is where my home is
where my heart truly lies
So I laughed aloud with pleasure
when I saw again the view
from Mill Hill to the valley
as if it were brand new
And I relished all the byways
walking slow to detail see
soaking up the atmosphere
so precious here to me
Yes I cherish this six-miler
which I've come to call my own
on my doorstep here in Sussex
quite the best that I have known
...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.
Jemverse is life in words. Hope you enjoy the reading as much as I enjoy the writing...
