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
Year: 2021
The last Day
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
Early Morning
As dawn rises over the canal
Boats and birds awake
The start of a new day lifts our morale
As a week on the water … Read the rest
Breakfast on a Narrow Boat
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
Murder Most Foul
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
Names
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
Sunday
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
Hardcastle Tunnel
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
Baubles, Balls, Bells and Glitter
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
I Remember
I remember our last kiss
Which told me we were over
Don’t ask how I knew this
But I knew I was no longer your … Read the rest