Monday, June 29, 2009
One of those days
Friday, June 19, 2009
Photos from The Hurst
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Adulteress
Adulteress
The crescent mirror over the bed
reflects the light of its sister
through parted curtains and
in a flash of luminescence
slices the sleeper
in two.
Guillotined and guilty,
still writhing and riding
a memory of her lover,
she is slaughtered.
Stains seep silently,
soak the marital altar.
Secrets are secreted,
all - consuming crimson.
She weeps a solitary tear,
not of shame but sorrow,
for those who choose
to stone instead of love.
Her soft soul, yet raw,
resurrects to a new dawn.
I wrote this poem some time ago. There are several variations, even one in a crescent moon shape which my writing group wanted but which I dislike. I still haven't decided on a final version.
Having recently watched Jeremy Paxman's BBC series on The Victorians I was introduced to the art of the period The painting is by George Frederic Watts Found Drowned (c.1849-50)
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Goodnight Moon
Go To Sleep Moon
New Moon,
Blue Moon,
Out Too Soon Moon.
Fine Moon,
Shine Moon,
Have A Good Time Moon.
Zoom Moon,
Soon Moon,
Wishes Come True Moon.
Gloom Moon,
Croon Moon,
Play Me A Tune Moon.
Glow Moon,
Know Moon,
Show Me Home Moon.
Clean Moon,
Gleam Moon,
Have A Sweet Dream Moon.
Peep Moon,
Deep Moon,
Time For Sleep Moon.
Friday, June 12, 2009
Almost Moon
I have just finished reading a book called 'the Almost Moon' by Alice Sebold. I struggled to read it and would not reccomend it. However the title of the book intrigued me and a quote contained within.
"So much in life is about almost, not quites." "Like the moon" Helen quipped.
I love gazing at the moon on a cloudless night. I love pictures of the moon and poetry about the moon. Sharing a moonlit view with a loved one has to be one of the most romantic and atmospheric things to do. I even have a moon widget on my blog - I must like it!
The whole moon is always there in front of us, although we cannot always see it in its entirety. Except on those nights when it is full, we can do no more than almost see it.
Life mirrors this. The lives of those around us are always there in front of us, however, we seldom see them in their entirety. We can imagine. We almost see them, but we do never quite have the full picture. Why then do we presume, rush to hasty opinions and judge others? What arrogance makes us believe that we are the only ones who see the moon in it's fullness at all times.
Gaze at the moon, ponder , wonder, imagine, but remember it is often not the whole picture. Life, and lives are a mystery.
Saturday, June 6, 2009
The Piano
An old man shares his life story with his young grandchild through evocative music.
The song is: "Comptine d'un autre été: l'après midi" composed by: Yann Tiersen
Animation by Aidan Gibbons
http://www.aniboom.com/boomzones/cybling
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Blue sky and sunny days
Thich NHat Hanh quotes (Vietnamese Monk, Activist and Writer. b.1926)
The sky has been so so blue all week and the sun has been shining. Colours are more vibrant, shimmering and buzzing in the heat. Energy levels are up and there is the sound of life at it's fullest everywhere.
Hope the sky is blue where you are too!