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Category Archives: Travel
Coming Home [Haiku]
It is worth leaving For the joy of returning. Exhausted, happy…
Short Cuts
He looked constantly for shortcuts, But the shortcuts were not there, The roads were long and winding Nestled layer upon layer. He thought that round each corner, He would see ways to cut through, To come closer to an ending … Continue reading
On the road [Haiku]
Endless tarmacced miles Are winding ahead of me. on the road again.
Little Legs
With small legs And big heart, She eyed up the wall, To climb Was to fall She surmised.. But she climbed. Then, she fell, (She fell very well) Then she climbed up again And she smiled. As she neared the … Continue reading
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Detour
Though the detour felt Unnecessary, Hilly, Winding, And hard to navigate, She got where she was going, Eventually, And though it was hard work And less direct than she’d have liked, As she looked back From the road’s end, She … Continue reading
You gave your seat
You gave your seat You gave it gladly But she took it, Somewhat sadly. Sad that she was old and grey, And made you give your seat away, To let her rest her weary bones, Amongst commuters glued to phones. … Continue reading
Happy Mouse
As he stood waiting for the train, Sweaty and panting From running too fast, He saw movement on the tracks. And spied A mouse so grey, so small He was barely there at all. He watched the mouse a while, … Continue reading
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Long Drive – Haiku
Driving endlessly, Mesmerised by bright tail lights. Are we nearly there?
She Drove On
She drove on. Memories both behind, And ahead. She was trapped Between her present And her past. Her hand hovered Momentarily, Forwards Or reverse? She drove on.
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