by Jan Hedger | Oct 12, 2009 | Poetry
With longing I look Loyally, devotedly Waiting patiently For you to finish breakfast Clip on my lead, off we go! Peregrine hunting Adjusting wings in the air Tail as a rudder Eyes sharp as a thousand pins Faster than a jet it falls. The coastline of Kent Shrouded in...
by Jan Hedger | Sep 29, 2009 | Poetry
Too early for the tortoise to wake from sleep Woolly jumpers and belted cardigans Signs of life in the cities gardens Over the horizon, the sun does creep No warmth; as winter still lies deep Birds not returned from foreign lands Too early. Lambs cry out for mother...
by Jan Hedger | Sep 29, 2009 | Poetry
Parted – though we be Love blossoming on the bough Soft paper kisses Blown on a far away breeze From my gentle, empty hand. Footnote; for all loved ones parted by conflict, may love sustain you. ————————- Hush, a...
by Jan Hedger | Sep 24, 2009 | Poetry
The old oak tree stood alone Shivering, shaking, stripped to the bone Leaves all gone with the autumn air Winds had blown, left him bare. Men had come in the early morn Talk of old wood, new wood to be born Came with their axe came with their saw Strong rubber boots...
by Jan Hedger | Sep 23, 2009 | Poetry
Time marches on – left, right, left, right Slow down, draw your breath, stand at ease Allow the winter to decrease Let the wind lose its bite. As a soldier wins the fight In praise; fall to your knees Time marches on. Life goes on; in despite, Of weakened sun and...
