MINDFULNESS !
C A L M
Turn off the lights, my eyes begin to close
Deep breathing calms, my mind is floating free
The blinds are closed, 'assume a sleepy pose
High in the sky, below our apple tree
I'm stretching out, relaxing ev'ry limb
Sweet silence, 'only hear a soothing voice (app)
'Can hear a choir, they're singing quiet hymn
No cycles racing, 'guess I can rejoice!
I view an ocean, where the waters lap
A raft is rising, falling on the waves
My mind can see a lovely Cyprus map
Dear Koili Hill imagination craves!
So calm I feel, I'm floating on a cloud
And happy too, far from the Madding Crowd! 08/09/2020 xx
YOGA'S BACK!
Y O G A T I M E
Saratoga..
For our Yoga?
Poulton, 'better wear a toga?
Joanne's there, our Barbie Doll
As for me: Pineapple Poll!
Class is ready
Standing, steady
Come on, David: "Gee up, Neddy!"
'Guess I'm not a pleasant sight
Supple lady to my right!
Music soothing
Limbs are moving
Of our stretching Jo' approving?
Got a smashing downward dog
Though I look just like a frog?
Balance?... nearly!
'Bit too early?
Aged p', 'no supple girlie? (person)
Getting better, warming up
Sipping from my Tarzan Cup!
Thighs now aching
Knees are quaking
Time to cut down on the baking! (I do not eat any!)
Fine triangle, gymnast I?
'Guess I'm not the fittest guy?
Silent, lying
Gently sighing
Age, I think, we are defying?
Thanks to Joanne, stress has gone
Singing tuneful Beach Boys' song! 03/09/2020 xxxx
GARDEN SCENE !
Y O G A T I M E
Yoga! Yoga!
Wear a toga?
Anchorsholme or Saratoga?
Joints are creaking in the sun
Joanne makes it lots of fun!
So relaxing
Not too taxing
Joanne's name to all I'm "faxing"
Perfect plank upon our lawn
Could this be a brand-new dawn?
Sun is shining
Sparrows "dining"
At the weekend teacher's wine-ing!
Just a Whisky, please, for me
'Lubricates an aching knee?
Calmer feeling
Yoga's healing
Weaknesses it's soon revealing
Balance, wobble, shaky leg
For a liitle patience 'beg!
Dharma! Dharma!
So much calmer
Teachings of the Hindu Brahma
Close our eyes and float away
On this lovely summer's day!
Movement finished
Stress diminished
Lessons, though, I feel, unfinished?
Put our feet against the wall
Welcome now to Yoga's Hall! 25/06/2020
Thank you to Joanne xxxx
ANOTHER MOAN!
R E L A X
Neighbour's got her "Social Bubble"
Family's there, forget all trouble!
Isolate then for a year?
I will have a Bintang Beer!
Digger passing, voice I'm hearing
On the phone, of course I'm cheering!
Boring when you're on the road?
"You can stuff that Highway Code!"
Soon, release, I'm meditating
For some peace and calm awaiting
Buddha, sending me that calm
No distractions, no alarm!
Seminyak, sweet music soothing
Of our Yoga all approving
Hanging from a coloured sling
How we love this "peaceful thing"!
Rocking, now I'm to-and-froing
Awful thoughts are quickly going
Friends around, such "unitee"
Soon I sip a ginger tea
Wondrous pool, to 'edge I'm swimming
Head with peaceful thoughts it's brimming
Views across to monument
Lots of love to Britain sent!
Birthday time, with warmest wishes
Lots of tasty veggie dishes
Music from a fine guitar
Praises to this local star!
Coming home, the mem'ries teeming
Of a turtle's swim I'm dreaming (Buddy)
Grateful for this paradise
Bali realy "twice as nice" 20/06/2020 xxxx
GOODBYE TO BALI!
O N L E A V I N G B A L I
Leaving Bali, shed a tear
Melts into my Bintang Beer
"Icey's" World was so much fun
Blackpool, not much chance of sun?
'Miss those TAKSIS, beeping free (Taxis?)
Squirrels, running up a tree
Walking on a sandy shore
Time-Share touts were such a bore!
'Miss that outside toilet, Yes?
Lots of giggles too, 'confess
Yoga early, calm my head
Life that was by Nature fed!
Bali Group, with so much love
"Icey" was our turtle dove
"Namaste", a blessing, please
Rub some Bintang on my knees!
Lots of laughter, fine sarong
Bali music, 'can't go wrong!
Meals together, birthday cake
Even Bali food we make!
"Buddy", circling in his pool (Rescued turtle)
Not in England, no one's fool?
Snorkeling, viewing lots of fish
Bali meets our ev'ry wish!
'Breaks my heart as friends depart
Temples and great works of art
Raise my glass, it's "Bali Hai"
And we heave almighty sigh!
Leaving Bali, feeling sad
"G-Adventures", heart is glad
Final swim, blow warmest kiss
Bali, we will really miss! 22/02/2020 xxxx
LE TOUR DE SEMINYAK... "AU SECOURS!"
M A N I C C Y C L I N G !
Cycle creaking
Forehead leaking (30C)
Inner peace is what we're seeking
Not one chance, a pussy cat
Doggies too and "This and That"!
Rather bumpy
Path is lumpy
For the first time... Rather grumpy!
Saddle hard, a hurting bum
"Happy Cycling", I will hum!
Person missing (Just)
Almost hissing
Cycle Days.. I'm reminiscing
Helmet on and eighty K (Kms)
Manchester, just for the day! (Cancer Relief Cycle)
Cycle swerving
So unnerving
Stupid driver, left he's "curving"
'Lose my temper, "sweary words"
'Sing for 'first time "minor thirds"!
Onward riding
"God" 'confiding
Scooters racing from a "siding"
'Need a Bintang, armour plate?
Rushing back 'fore it's too late!
Mopeds passing
Fumes " us gassing"?
Helmets here are not "amassing" (50%?)
Hotel gate, a dodgy ride
'Guess my smile: Ten meters wide??
Cycling over
Far from Dover (No queues!)
SUVs, gagantic Rover!
'Love to cycle, p'rhaps not here?
'Time to have that Bintang Beer! A nightmare. 15/02/2020 xx
A FASHION MOOSE!
T H E F A S H I O N S C E N E !
"Got some lips like Katie Pricey?"
As for me, 'prefer our "Icey"! (Hesti)
Lots of Botox, fillers too
Face not moving, I cry "Boo"!
Balinese, no fashion people
Rather have a Stupa Steeple
Caring folk, except on bike
am crying: "What y'er like?"
Russian folk, with lots of money
From the land of Roubles, honey?
Child's plate full, but mostly waste
Only Yoghurt to her taste?
Girl walks past, her lips are "pouty"
All the cracks are filled with "Grouty"
Hardly is a natural look
I would rather read my book!
Tattoo Man, no space is wasted...
Had some beers, he's looking "pasted"!
'Got a skull upon his arm
All a part of this man's "charm"?
Phone in hand, another selfie
Funny hat, perhaps an "Elfie"?
Trips and hears my giggles, Cheer!
P'rhpas I need a Bintang Beer?
Just a world, I think, I'm missing
Couple in the pool are kissing
Chinese man still has his phone (In the pool)
Then he drops it, 'starts to moan! ("Wet Wet Wet!")
Order Champers and some crackers
Hotel might have Russian backers?
Waitress smiles and "Namaste"
Just another peaceful day!
Fashion statenment: shorts and trainers (Myself)
Here stilettos are "no brainers"!
Strap on watch is coming loose
I am just "The Fashion Moose" 20/02/2020 xx
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
S E V E N T Y
In Bali as my seventh decade ends
The pool is cool, we're looking out to sea
Best Wishes to our many friends one sends
Four birds are singing in a nearby tree
Long way from Bradford, Carlton Grammar School
Dear Bulls no longer there as Odsal mourns
Don't miss those winters, Sixty-Three was cool
I'm laughing as a pussy cats just yawns!
A squirrel scurries, pigeons start to coo
With texts from Cyprus, 'miss those walking days
More holidays, I'll live till ninety-two
'Convinced a veggie diet always pays!
I cuddle up, I'm glad that Eileen's there
A wave from B.T. and Dear Rufus Bear. 19/02/2020 xxxx
UPSIDE DOWN?
A E R I A L Y O G A !
Time for hanging from a sash
"Come on, ladies, have a bash!"
Wear a helmet, armour plate...
Soon you'll be at Heaven's Gate!
Meditation for a while
Then some laughter, cheesey smile
Lion roaring, arms now sway
Keep a straight face, come what may!
Limber up, a fine Down Dog
Teacher watches, all agog!
Try a Cobra, lethal me? (Pussy cat!)
Soon be hangine from a tree?
Knees are cracking, never mind
Teacher "Icey" very kind!
Helps me, left leg and my right
Gosh, I am a pretty sight!
Time arriving, legs that grip
Hope this hammock doesn't rip!
Head soon lowers, blood to brain
So amazing, without pain!
On my hands, stand on my head
Thinking: " When's it time for bed?"
Ladies in a flying pose
With a flower up their nose'!
"Cradle Time", this baby sleeps
All descend to slumber deep
Rocking gently, paradise
"Icey", You are twice as nice!
Special Yoga, in the air
Lots of time to "hang and stare"!
'Really love this "session proud"
'Feel we're flying on a cloud! 15/02/2020... Help! xx