"What would you like for Christmas this year?" The gentleman asked the child. He watched as the child's eyes lit up, just for a moment,...

The summer winds, they bode no ill They bring no cold your bones to chill A gentle breeze, a warm caress The briefest breath, a welcome...

Who are you? Have you ever thought? And does it matter, your type, your sort? How tiresome, demands that are placed on our race, and...

It starts with a darkening, a lessening of blue as the grey gains the upper hand. The sun retreats as her great rival approaches, not...

Be busy at rest, allow your mind to still, Remember times that caused your heart to sing; Be gentle with yourself, be free. Imagine the...

For how many years has this view been admired? How many words and ideas inspired? Which generation first noticed its splendour, and how...

Where are the birds on a blustery day? The wind has stolen their voices away The lambs are still bleating, the cattle still low But where...

A peachy sky as the sun is rising Snowdrops thrive and crocus' bloom The promise of a perfect day Emerging from the winter's gloom A hint...

Walking with friends The usual trails, mist hanging in the air Views hidden, cloud descending to surround us Goes unnoticed We talk as we...

January, wet and windy Gone the December indecisiveness Replaced by the certainty of a daily squall Long rambles replaced by short...

It started in September, this niggly leg, not hugely surprising, considering our trek. First Prague then Vienna, Bratislava came next,...

There is no denying that autumn is here Despite the birdsong gracing my ear Despite the soft touch of the rippling breeze and the warmth...

I think it's going to rain today. Should I pull on my boots or put them away? I could put on my slippers, sit by the grate, warming my...

A walk alone, a wakeful meditation Unhurried thoughts wander freely A morning yet untarnished, the day to come, full of promise Dawn has...

A pool day beckons A blue sky without blemish Scorching amber sun Whisper of a breeze It's touch caressing hot skin Like a lovers kiss...

When my children came home from their Grandma's, to me They talked about having picnics for tea A rug on the carpet in front of the fire...