Monthly Archives: October 2012

Silver    Walter de la Mare Slowly, silently, now the moon Walks the night in her silver shoon; This way, and that, she peers, and sees Silver fruit upon silver trees; One by one the casements catch Her beams beneath … Continue reading →

Sickle Selene, Silver segment, Shyly shivering, Scudding silent through the dark clouds.   Glorious Goddess, Golden Selene, Globe-like galleon Guiding me gladly home. Pat Mc William

For some people the day comes when they have to declare the great Yes or the greatNo. It’s clear at once who has the Yes ready within him; and saying it, he goes from honour to honour, strong in his … Continue reading →

There are bad times just around the corner, The horizon’s gloomy as can be; There are black birds over The greyish cliffs of Dover, And the rats are preparing to leave the BBC. We’re an unhappy breed And very bored … Continue reading →

Seaside Golf                                         John Betjeman How straight it flew, how long it flew, It cleared the rutty track And soaring, disappeared from view Beyond the bunker’s back – A glorious, sailing, bounding drive That made me glad I was alive.   … Continue reading →