The Queen’s Quibble
The Queen’s Quibble Querulous, the Queen queried the sound Made by the quaking quorum of the choir. ‘Like quacking quails in …
The Rogation Flower
The Rogation Flower (Polygala vulgaris) Amongst the grassy places, Between the thrusting blades, A blue as bluebell flower Shakes its head …
The Song of Higher Reaches
The Song of Higher Reaches In the woods of verdant Bouldnor, Where the Holbrook sends its water, Stands a poet, older, …
Autumn is Coming
Autumn is Coming Autumn is coming. It hides behind the trees And sends its quiet intentions, That will bring us to …
Friends
Friends (for Gerd Irene) I will send you funny jokes Across the internet. Though we do not need reminders, Lest we …
Toad Tale
Toad Tale To a garden in Ørje once came a toad, And under a hosta he found an abode. The hosta …
A Slice of Time
A Slice of Time (Norway 2013) Could this be Paradise? ‘Oh, yes,’ I say. For I am sitting in its midst …
The Trapper
The Trapper The Indian came through the trees, His trusty bow in hand, The arrows ready on his back And on …
The Order of the Boots
The Order of the Boots Blackbirds wear boots. I think this should be known. They’re issued with them When they’re fully …
Exponential Poem
Exponential Poem Someone earmarked me a challenge, And I eagerly accepted. With eagle-eyes I scanned the dictionary, As expected. Egged on …