The fox lived life in a gilded cage Comforts, riches, all he desired Yet he prowled, forever restless no matter how many kits he sired No matter how many vixens loved him he couldn’t give love in return No matter how much prey he brought to the den there was always more to earn The … Continue reading Fox Finds Enough
Poems and rhymes
Hanging on a Mo
I got no Mo to go with my jo these long summer months have stolen my flow I’m set to one speed it’s sloth like slow dudes vibing with weed got more get up and go there’s no order in my corner No pattern In my action I’m a scribble got no jot Missing every … Continue reading Hanging on a Mo
Desmond Tutu
Desmond Tutu knew what to do doHe had it tattooed on the bottom of his shoe shoeReconciliation Co-operation Love for each other and for the Earth too too Photo by Cup of Couple on Pexels.com Short and sweet this Sunday rhyme time. I had a 2.30am flow of creativity last week and all sorts of … Continue reading Desmond Tutu
Bob and Frog
Frog played in the water bowl splashing merrily The heat was here but he had found the perfect place to be Backstroke and the breaststroke water fountains flying free no fear of drought for he wouldn’t crisp out here in the perfect place to be Though the bowl was unattended someone should have told dear … Continue reading Bob and Frog
Break the Spell
The vibes are flowing gently Gong beats sing sweet in the air The colour of pure abounds Hope hangs in silent prayer Hands join in expectation Bodies ache to let go of the fight Surely this must bring salvation An end to the long dark night Fingers grasp beneath the surface Scrabbling for something to … Continue reading Break the Spell
A Dragonfly’s Legacy
Young nymphs hopped about on the lily pad, playing and having funExcept for the nymph in our story, she sat apart in a party of oneCome join us! Called the others, but she looked the other wayShe was busy trying to shed her skin, she had no time for playBy the time she’d reached ten … Continue reading A Dragonfly’s Legacy
Down to the Wire
Two birds on a wire One inflamed with desireUnrequited but persists all the sameAs the male starts his danceWith the sniff of a chanceCommitted to playing the gameHe coos and he cuddles Snuggles and nuzzles The warmth of his love knows no boundsShe was close to won over and let him move closer he sensed … Continue reading Down to the Wire
The Bat and the Bee
The bat felt a malaise buildingFlew from her nest though the sun was still brightSeeking the nectar of the sweetest flowerTo quench her thirst and restore her might As she slumped on a rock by the meadow A bee bobbed by on the summer breezeIntrigued by this creature of night Able to sense her dis-easeCan … Continue reading The Bat and the Bee
The Hare
The hare‘s ears were set to receiveTwitching in a field of grey soon to welcome the lightHer body quivering as the missive settled A vision absorbed as day chased away nightCalm clarity caressed her restless soulA union of body and mind A liminal space with the path clear before her Tinged with excitement at what … Continue reading The Hare
The Rag Man
Tell me no secrets I’ll tell you no lies Show me yours and I’ll show you mine Spill the beans and I’ll lap them up Pour out your heart ‘til it fills my cup I’m a collector, a hoarder, a connoisseur Sympathiser, confidant, friend - if you prefer I’ll be whatever you need to satisfy … Continue reading The Rag Man
Rae Cod’s Writing 