Selkie Seals

Shimmering sparkles surf the waves as they gently roll to shore. Laughing, dancing, nimble footed selkies play on the moonlit beach. The waves beckon; “Remember, don your sleek pelts and return before sunrise or be lost forever!” Barking, swimming, nimble flippered seals play in the ocean. The silver sands beckon. I entered this short 50 word essay in to a competition. It wasn’t placed. Celtic … Continue reading Selkie Seals

Doreen

This is Doreen. She’s a cranky old hen. She’ll give you a peck every now and again! She loves the camera and will follow me round Squawking “Focus on me!” she’ll demand and demand. She’ll look dead ahead, straight into the lens Standing still, posing as long as it takes. This is Doreen, my cranky old hen! She lays me an egg every now and … Continue reading Doreen

Fallen Tree

Yesterday was Samhain, or Halloween. It was a beautiful, if somewhat cold day and the moon was shining brightly. During the night a storm came. This morning, when I woke, I discovered a fallen tree in my garden – a victim of the Samhain storm. It inspired me to white this poem: A tree in my garden uprooted by a storm overnight one Samhain. It’s majestic beauty’s … Continue reading Fallen Tree

The view from here

The view from here In my view a cloudy sky.I gaze up.  Dark, it looms down on me, threatening and full of hatred.It spits a spear.  The warning lands nearmy feet. The laden carriers race across the sky.Tumbling over and overlike a sea of soldiers.Warriors ready for battle, raging, angry.Determined to conquer. Running, hurtling towards mespears raised!With one cry they pounce.Every spear hits the ground … Continue reading The view from here