The night was dark, the rain was cold
Like the secrets I never told
I now walk through empty streets
With only my past under … Read the rest
My Poetry
History Week
It’s Market Drayton’s History Week
So many events, so many memories
Recalling our town’s past
Wondering why somethings didn’t last
Today a celebration of Redball … Read the rest
Horses
Horses roam across the Long Mynd
Over heaths, bracken and moorland
Roming freely through this haven of nature
Snow, rain, wind … Read the rest
An Evening of Wonder
As the evening drew in
The room was warm with soft light
Happy voices filled the air
With laughter, fun and care
Candles glowed, trees … Read the rest
The River Flows
The river flows quietly past the inn
Just sit and take it in
Its tranquility will touch your soul
Making your spirit calm and whole.
New Umbrellas
The canal is quiet and still
On a day that is pleasant but cloudy
New umbrellas beside the canal stay shut
But everyone in The … Read the rest
Awaiting the Summer
The towpath is quite, the water is still
Nature looks its best in the spring sunshine
As the canal prepares itself for a summer of … Read the rest
Changeable
Different styles of weather comes and goes
Sun, rain, wind, more rain, sun again
My spirits are high, then low
I wonder why couldn’t the … Read the rest
Without a Doubt
Steel hitting steel, a solid sound rings out
A boule lands, a cloud of pebbles rise
Yes, Petanque has come to Market Drayton
And just … Read the rest
Journey to The Lakes
Rain was falling as we left
Wipers clearing our way
But wished it was a fine day
To head up The Lakes
No rain, thankfully, … Read the rest