Tom's beard

 Tom's beard is like a prophet's -

The beard of a sage -

As though he were leading his people -

Following a pillar of fire -

Or sitting outside a dacha -

A sorrowful pen in his truthful hand -



Swanage 

September 30 2026 

Dancing to the music of The Blue Racoons

George sat at the story teller's feet -

His sleek head glowed with love -


On a table were the tiny bones of a watch -

There was a guitar leaning against a chair -


George knew all the stories -

In his head he was dancing to the music of The Blue Racoons -

Swanage 

September 29 2026 

The joy of a flat white after swimming

The joy of a flat white after swimming -

Our numbed fingers becoming warm -

The bravery of your gaze -

Your smile -

Pier Cafe

Swanage 

September 28 2026 

Beguiled

I was beguiled by this hidden garden -

There was a holly tree with bright leaves -

Berries in red clusters on slim branches -

Pale green apples in a shapely tree -

A rose still in bloom with luscious silky petals -

Gargoyles were hanging from the church tower -

Grasping the lichened stones -

Their mouths gaping above an olive tree -

Rain would soon fall -

Beyond the narrow gate were old houses filled with silence -

A giant lay on the hill under rearing clouds - 

Cerne Abbas

September 27 2026 

Watching a Harry Potter

I'm watching a Harry Potter on ITV 2 -

Malfoy sneering - 

Hermione like a bright flame in the dark -

Dementors like bad dreams - 

The Old School House

East Stoke 

September 26 2026

Our tears became golden guineas

Whilst he spoke, we felt the heat of a sullen sky - 

The weight of chains - 

We were given new names -

Our tears became golden guineas - 

The Mowlem

Swanage 

September 25 2026 

in the mirror I see his face

I wear my dad's watch -

A delicate Tissot -

I remember it on his thin wrist -

I held his hand that last afternoon - 

I said I love you - 

I think of him now whilst I hear my heart - 

When I look at my hands I see his hands - 

In the mirror I see his face - 

The Old School House 

East Stoke 

September 24 2026