October 2021 – George Ruddock

Broken Down Dreams

I live in a palace
Of broken-down dreams
I drink from a chalice
That always gleams

And the wine is bitter
Reflecting my pain
And … Read the rest

I have so many treasures
My friends, old and new
They are without measure
And their friendship is always true

I have so many treasures… Read the rest

Today is the last day
Tomorrow terra firma
Sadly, the morning is grey
But we won’t even murmur

Our last locks of twenty twenty-one
Waiting … Read the rest

As dawn rises over the canal
Boats and birds awake
The start of a new day lifts our morale
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A breakfast on a narrow boat
Is a feast of plenty
I really don’t want to gloat
But you ever leave the table feeling empty… Read the rest

Today in 1898 is infamous
A murder most foul
In Bugsworth Basin
An act that made residents howl

On board her boat
The sweet Hannah … Read the rest

Slowly passing moored boats
All look so sad and cold
Appearing to be huddled close
And feeling very old

But some have names to delight… Read the rest

Today is Sunday
And the canal is as quiet
As a church pew on a Monday

A sunrise waited us
As we exit our beds… Read the rest

Today was like no other day
Mollie took us on a magical tour
A trip to take your breath away
And left you wanting more… Read the rest

Time to sing and shout
So, few weeks left
So, get your decorations out
But only bring out the best, leave the rest

Search your … Read the rest