02 - 2012

Margaret Price née Bailey

I remember Margaret.

From an early age in Kingsteignton

When hay was made in the old way.

The road men had a green shed on wheels

towed by a shiny green steamroller.

The nightwatchman had red lamps

to tend at the cross roads.

Other men of the road were tramps.

I remember Margaret

She had a tortoise and a pond with gold fish

and When happy which was often

her warm laughter tumbled, fluctuated

like golden leaves falling though sunlight.

She drove a pale green Austin car

over unadopted bumpy roads.

I remember Margaret

Her father, he embarrassed me

asking - My intentions to his daughter

An awkward question when you are 7

and she of twenty-four or five

I shared my philately plus chocolate

while listening to her laughter!

I remember Margaret

especially now for no more will

her chuckle ring alive in my ear

Serve only in memory.

Rest in peace my dear

Jan 3rd 1926 - Feb 6th 2012

01 -2012

My Inheritance.

A wild wet wind ravages this January night

and legs sore from excema rage as a simile.

Herbal remedies bitter sweet I drink and think

to swallow down and liken as a new raw whisky.

In this battle I cannot complain of newness

and Yet there is a rant about cruel inheritance

Of genes distorted from twisted forebears,

that cause sleeping fingers to tear skin.

I weep not, nor pray for the lost long dead.

For these words are part of my cleansing,

a ridding from the liver to be emptied and

To be torn away by January's strong storm.

© MRL 25 - 01- 2012

2011-5

A Lover 

In eastern sky a flame cherry orange-red 

sends thin fingers to slowly caress a dark silhouette

Reaching across tree tops, pinnacles of mounds, 

plains and hill sides of deep moist valleys

A gradual warming is released, 

sending a distinctive perfume to kiss

as a warm breath on a lovers cheek.

For dawn is bright light

and a Lover has returned

to she who is Great Mother.

His potent gift is all 

hers to have 

to bear 

fruit on earth.

©MRL  22-11-11

2011-4

In War.

Lie poor boys the dead of both sides

who gave all

profit to ammunition manufacturers.

©MRL 11-11- 2011

(composed on the anniversary of my late mothers birthday)

2011-3

On Samhain' Eve

a fire burned and candles flamed

under a waxing moon in a starlit sky.

Walked a single silent file of druids

thrice around a standing stone

each round a blade of the awen.

Forward then to a ritual home

breasted by elder,rowan and oak

a sacred circle awaited secrets.

Each hooded figure called

across the winds of time

ancestors, gods and fae folk

to bring their speciality

wisdom, history and humour

with old tales now forgotten

of mystery and magic.

The ancient ones live on

alive in their memory

they wander to imbue the land

and through the veil inspire

open minds with gifts.

(Let this then be a tribute!)

©MRL 08-11- 2011

2011 - 2

Strong She Wind

A southern strong She wind sings through trees

her decibels of inflexion vary as air pressure surges

I am infatuated by her elastic energy that combs

plucks leaves from treetops to prance as confetti

Her rhythm dictates our wedding dance

restful now she stirs a slight breeze

soft as silk with a rustle of satin

to subtlety caress gentle tears of joy

Stillness within her centre

restfulness peace

stationary air bides

a sublime quietness

Now!

Her strength of passion orchestrates

movements designed to hungrily probe

blow, fan without reserve to salivate

an orgasmic crescendo of lust.

© MRL 23-10-2011

***********************************

2011 -

Old Ways

In our dreams.

We soften often old rustic life.

to live under a cosy thatch,

drink water from a spring well,

warmed by log fires

bake bread on hearth,

sit with doors unlatched

scratch pictures on frosted glass

And never mind the Rats!

©MRL 19 - 09 - 2011

...................................

A Birthday Greeting to a Lady Lawyer

May the sunlight glisten in your hair

bringing warmth to your heart;

let the moonlight bathe you

with gentle caresses

and the starlight

put twinkles in your eyes.

© MRL 13- 09 - 2011