Monthly Archives: December 2011

It was the beginning of the 60s………1961!

I was almost 16 – loud music seemed like fun!
Juke Box Jury dominated every Saturday night;
along with back-combed beehive,
which had to be just right!
The local lads played football,
for… Continue reading

Melodious movement; waves of peace.

Gentle dogs on leads.
Pinched expressions melt;
crunched, hunched shoulders relax with ease.
Yesterday's harsh, biting wind and rain
forgotten on this autumn day;
eliminated by the calmness
of the dreamy, creamy foam,
edging the… Continue reading

                                                     Some voices speak of peace,

some voices speak of war.
Some voices are a joy to hear,
some voices chill you to the core!
 
Some voices speak sincerely,
 some voices know just lies.
Some voices speak with empathy,… Continue reading

                                                Do you remember milk-monitors?

The importance of their role!
With small bottles of milk,
Down desk rows they'd pace,
to help you reach your goal
of a white, milky ring,
like  an O around your face!
 
Perhaps, like… Continue reading

Whirling winds,

Swirling snow.
Silent city,
Fields furrow.
Winter's wisdom,
Rightful rest.
Springtime soon,
Gardens grow.
Wistful willow,
Birds below.
Summer season,
Nature knows.
Autumn always
Bracing blows…..
 
© Annette Borrill

Endless miles of flat parcels of land

Beautiful wolds and beaches of sand.
Folk who have lived here
From families before,
Who remember the days
When yokes horses bore…
Now soul-less buildings
And massive machine
Cut through the hedges,
Destroying… Continue reading

Foxglove Fairies

are finger – tip high;
Translucent wings
Against indigo sky.
Flitting so swiftly,
They quietly weave
Spells of magic
….If you just believe…
 
© Annette Borrill