A passport to a distant country

I found my Observer's Book of Birds -

A passport to a distant country -

I remember the happiness I had there -

When I remember that happiness, my eyes fill with tears - 

August 2026

Jake draws his house

Jake draws his house - 

My home he says- 

There's Charlie, there's Tess -

I wish I were years younger -

So I might have more time to love him -

August 2026 

Two houses

I live in two houses -

My own, with a seared garden -

My words heaped up like treasured pebbles -

Your house, with its paintings -

The echo of your husband's music -

Your beautiful shadow -

The kitchen where you held me -

Saying love you -

Swanage 

August 2026 

Sheps Hollow

Swimming at Sheps Hollow with Anne and Penelope -

The steep stair hidden in salty greenery -

My heart racing -

Knowing you swim here -

Sheps Hollow

Swanage 

August 2026 

As though my name were Ransom

Walking barefoot on the seared grass -

Gathering apples fallen from the tree -

As though my name were Ransom - 

White lions basking in the garden -

The Old School House 

East Stoke

August 2026 

After the Jazz

I can still feel your arms around me -

Your kiss on my cheek -

Your hand stroking my back -

You let go -

Then held me again -

You were wearing a geometric dress -

I felt the tenderness of your arms -

The kindness of your mouth -

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Swanage 

August 2026 

Sea blue eyes

John has the lean face of a mariner -

Closely clipped beard -

Sea blue eyes -

Swanage 

August 2026