The red breasted Robin was brazen in her people watching waysStudying them with fascinationoften watching one for daysShe held a theory about peoplekept close to her red breastBut the time had come to journeyput her hypothesis to test She traversed the world by magnetism was floored by what she foundTribes and factions, hostile reactions, polarisation … Continue reading Bird’s Eye View
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Pothole Man
Sometimes he digs a holeSometimes he fills it inSometimes he mends the cracks that creep unseen til the road caves inIike any well versed fixer you don’t notice he’s been there but the ground feels a little less bumpy beneath his maintenance and careSome say he isn’t real if you can’t see him at his … Continue reading Pothole Man
What if?
The fawn turned to the doe, eyes deep with fret and fright What if the worst should happen, what if it’s not alright The doe pulled her fawn close and whispered, the wisdom of her years Though she knew it was beyond her power, to vanquish all her fears The only thing that’s certain is … Continue reading What if?
Late Bloomer
The roses were in bloom, vivid colours a riot in Spring Yet one small bud remained curled tight and closed to everything Whilst the full-bodied fragrant roses soaked up sun and admiration This small bud was lost inside a mounting haze of frustration Try as she might the path to growth was hidden from her … Continue reading Late Bloomer
The Buzzard’s Cry
Perched atop a road sign in composed regality the buzzard gathered silent strength meditatively she felt the value in the stillness and the peace of being alone the acceptance that came from being in the place that she called home she knew some birds that flew for months migrating far and wide they disdained her … Continue reading The Buzzard’s Cry
Crouching Tiger Hidden Spider
Crouching tiger, hidden spider, a scream when she’s revealed Eight hairy legs and bulbous body, which a teddy bear had concealed Get it Mum! Shouts everyone, as hysteria starts to take hold Improvised weapons hastily fashioned, magazines tightly rolled Mum calls for calm, pleas to disarm, projecting an aura of zen A spider, she said … Continue reading Crouching Tiger Hidden Spider
Hazel and the Earthworm
She followed the path without question, as millions before her had doneTook pride in reaching each milestone, as she ticked them off one by oneShe followed the line and rose upwards, strong, straight, steady and trueBut slowly began to falter, as the next milestone vanished from viewShe paused to gather her strength, then picked up … Continue reading Hazel and the Earthworm
Rae Cod’s Writing 