16 Feb 2021
by Jem Croucher
in photo, poem, Poet, Poetry, Spring, Summer, sun, Winter, wordsmith
Tags: February, Jemverse, poem, poet, Poetry, poetry blog, promise, rhyme, Summer, sunshine, verse, winter, wordsmith, writing poetry

The warmth on my shoulder
as I sit here and write
is really quite lovely
in this winter sunlight
It feels just like summer
and if I close my eyes
I can see myself there
with no little surprise
But it’s February now
and though it’s still cold
it won’t be that long
if I may be so bold
before Springtime gathers
and the weather prepares
as its garners itself
the summer to share
©Jemverse
Photo – Jempics
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22 Nov 2020
by Jem Croucher
in garden, poem, Poet, Poetry, Summer, wordsmith
Tags: colour, Jemverse, lovely, nasturtium, poem, poet, Poetry, poetry blog, rhyme, Summer, verse, vibrant, wordsmith, writing poetry

The nasturtiums’ gone ballistic
even though the summer’s gone
as it’s reaching now to skyward
and its stems are very long
It’s spreading ‘cross the garden
showing no sign of demise
which with its splash of colour
at this time of year is wise
The nasturtiums’ gone ballistic
but I fear come the first frost
it might then come a cropper
and begin to count the cost
But until then we are happy
with its vibrancy right here
as every day it brings us joy
rekindling summers’ cheer
©Jemverse
Photo – Jempics
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05 Oct 2020
by Jem Croucher
in Beach, photo, poem, Poet, Poetry, Summer, sun, wordsmith
Tags: Jemverse, lovely, poem, poet, Poetry, poetry blog, rhyme, Summer, sun, verse, wordsmith, writing poetry

The weather forecast tells me
That tomorrow there’s a turn
In the weather we have seen of late
So last chance here to burn
Just one more day of summer
It’s not that much to ask
A final opportunity
Beneath that sun to bask
And then, resolved to autumn
I will put the shorts away
And find some warmer things to do
To occupy my day
But this afternoon it’s summer
So I am out there in the sun
Completely in my element
Until last day is done
©Jemverse
Photo – Jempics
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23 Sep 2020
by Jem Croucher
in Beach, poem, Poet, Poetry, Summer, sun, wordsmith
Tags: beach, Jemverse, poem, poet, Poetry, poetry blog, rhyme, September, Summer, sun, verse, wordsmith, writing poetry
4 of 10 in the Jemverse ‘On the beach’ series

Eight thirty in the morning
the sun warm on my brow
in September shorts with
the summer still somehow
The sunglare on the water
the millpond of the sea
and overhead the cloud free sky
means here’s the place to be
The beach down here at Lancing
on England’s southern shore
here for one more day at least
for summer’s sweet encore
©Jemverse
Photo – Jempics
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26 Aug 2020
by Jem Croucher
in poem, Poet, Poetry, Summer, wordsmith
Tags: clouds, Jemverse, poem, poet, Poetry, poetry blog, rhyme, Summer, verse, weather, wordsmith, writing poetry
3 of 3

Very high up in the blue
frilly like a feather
wispy clouds with tendrils
float by in summer weather
They seem so delicate down here
and really don’t last long
as just a moment later
I looked up and they were gone
©Jemverse
Photo – Jempics
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19 Aug 2020
by Jem Croucher
in poem, Poet, Poetry, Summer, sun, wordsmith
Tags: heat, Jemverse, poem, poet, Poetry, poetry blog, rhyme, Summer, sunshine, verse, wordsmith, writing poetry

So I sat in the garden
and it felt very hot
which sat well with me
as, content with my lot
I am best in the sunshine
and the summer sun
living in shorts ’til
the cooler times come
And truthfully if it
was always like this
I’d be in my element
living in bliss
Yes, the rain when it comes
is welcome at night
but the days they are best
with no clouds in sight
And if temperatures stayed
in the thirties all year
I know that I would
be happy right here
I’d live life in shorts
throw long trousers away
for it would be summer
most every day
So keep shining sunshine
high temperatures stay
keep this man happy
on each summer day
For I’m not one for Autumn
or Winter or Spring
but a child of Summer
in sunshine to sing
©Jemverse
Photo – Jempics
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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
©Jemverse
Photo – Jempics
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13 Aug 2020
by Jem Croucher
in Beach, poem, Poet, Poetry, Sea, Summer, wordsmith
Tags: beach hut, haven, Jemverse, poem poet, Poetry, poetry blog, rhyme, sea, Summer, verse, wordsmith, writing poetry

And yes there is the beach hut
turquiose, waiting by the sea
a favourite and always
where we’d really like to be
For here the air is tranquil
and the view it is sublime
full bodied and resplendent
like a really good fine wine
Something here to savour
and breathe in and just enjoy
for it’s freedom in in the making
in our gift here to employ
A privilege not lost on us
so you can be quite sure
that we all make the most of it
always coming back for more
©Jemverse
Photo – Jempics
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11 Aug 2020
by Jem Croucher
in dreams, family, poem, Poet, Poetry, Summer, sun, wordsmith
Tags: family, Jemverse, life, poem, poet, Poetry, poetry blog, rhyme, Summer, sunshine, verse, wordsmith, writing poetry

Went down to Al Campo
the heat just like abroad
somewhere on the Continent
for brunch between a word
Conversation with my children
well, most of them at least
with a cold beer on the side
and late breakfast for a feast
The sunshine was most welcome
a good day for a break
decided on that yesterday
and made the choice to take
So I will make the most of this
exquisite amongst days
until the closing embers
of the sunshine’s warming rays
For days like this are special
so advantage one must take
as they are made for memories
to forge and dreams to make
©Jemverse
Photo – Jempics
[Al Campo is a cafe bar in Brighton, UK]
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10 Aug 2020
by Jem Croucher
in Life, poem, Poet, Poetry, poetry blog, wordsmith
Tags: home, Jemverse, life, poem, poet, Poetry, poetry blog, rhyme, safety, Summer, verse, wordsmith, writing poetry

This morning up there very high
I saw something that caught my eye
Contrails streaked across the sky
White against the blue
Jet planes flying ‘cross the sea
to some distant warm country
(still wonder if it’s meant to be)
Although still just a few
Not that I am tempted here
as I’m content at home and near
fair England’s shores for summer cheer
And safety as you do
©Jemverse
Photo – Jempics
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