Marie-Claire

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Thursday, May 31, 2007

His face as soft as gentle rain

His face as soft as gentle rain Shone with soothing kindness. He sat for a moment And gazed beyond my camera Obligingly still and smiling He waited for the click Then arose quietly From the front steps of His neatly kept porch Unspoken pride I saw In the deepest of eyes: A lifetime well spoken,... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, May 29, 2007

The loudest house on the street

The loudest house on the street Screams of purple Shouts down The yellows and pinks. You’d think The colours would know better, Than outdo each other With garish conversations Of bright gossipy tones, Brash, brazen facades… Too much make-up You’d think The walls would be more modest And bow to the... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, May 28, 2007

Surgically removed

Surgically removed The spot on one’s nose The speck on one’s flesh The flab on one’s waist The limply gait The crow on one’s feet The scar on one’s heart The log on one’s eye Old age delayed Youth displayed Once again Happiness regained The magic plastic The anaesthetic The almighty credit The... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, May 18, 2007

Sundance kid

Sundance kid Twirling twirling Like a windmill In the spinning sun Yellow skirts Flapping flapping Petals swirling swirling Gold all around. Deep dark hearts Looking you in the eye Sunflower kid Loves you Mr Sun… Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, May 17, 2007

Garden snail

Garden snail Sea slime in clean springtime Awaiting the warmer clime Garden snail By the dozen impounded in a pail Awaiting the cooking knife Garden friend Fine dining on lettuce leaf Chewing cud in the meantime. Garden friend A fine meal to the French taste Tuck your horns and slime past strife.... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, May 12, 2007

Hello hello I am back for just a brief moment...

Cherry blossoms Peeking out Soon oh very soon A sweet promise Juicy as a plum In my mouth Fill the basket Swing the ladder And pluck the best of the best My mouth stained Black berry face From the happy feast I am a child Running through the field Birds are calling and so are we We all gather Around... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, April 6, 2007

Easter

Is it chocolate? Too many eggs in one’s basket? Is it the Cross? Hanging loose on our thoughts? Is it a feast? After famine? Is it Jesus Dying for us? It is Easter after all. A revival of dormant faith. A renewal of lost vows Nail our thoughts Nail our pains Deposit all at the foot of the Cross…... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, April 3, 2007

People of the mist

Cloud eaters, Tall, green, lank, You flank the steep Mountain sides. You stalk the skies, You walk on stilts, Shroud the sun, Drink the dew, And spill the light. Fill the night With ghostly casts. People of the mist Timeless giant On the planet Mystery hunters Of the high slopes. Sovereign trees... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, March 28, 2007

When summer ends

When summer ends And colours blend with the sun, When the leaves dance in the wind, Full of sunset and burnt sienna. When trees are a glow of ripening peach: A rich amber and warm yellow Of autumn vines, out you ride On humble leaves, airborne. Although you are no more, Summer you end on a high... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, March 24, 2007

Little red running knees.

Raw and red, scabby and dirty Little knees sit on grandpa’s lap. Muddy toes wriggle and squirm Like little worms out of the dirt. Stained summer dress and chocolate face Tooth fairy smile seen for miles. Oh my child, how we love Your instant tantrums and tearful pleas; Remove the pain, clean the... Sign in to see full entry.

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