VIEWS FROM A GARDEN!
"C A L M, P L E A S E !"
Going barmy!
'Watched "Dad's Army"
'Need a Whisky soon "to calm mi!"
People dying: "Stay at Home!"
Not much chance of trip to Rome?
Social distance
"Not this instance?"
Meeting with a fair resistance...
"I will park just where I like..
Even if I'm on my bike!"
Weeds are quaking
Worms awaking
Can you guess, my back is aching?
Dandelions... Go Away!
On this sunny Cleveleys' day!
DPD-ing
Dog is weeing
Cars from virus.. they are fleeing (Speed merchants)
Opposite, guy grows a "car"
For nine years, it's not gone far! (Not moved!)
Postie passing
Me... Just "grassing"
With my digger, weeds amassing!
Cat, I see, is chasing mouse
Just by neighbour's dirty house!
Magpies chatter
'Doesn't matter!
As for me, a tired Mat Hatter!
Mowing lawns disturbs the peace
Time for gulls their cries to cease! (No chance!)
Sun is shining
Pinkie?.. wine-ing?
Soon it's time for "Pizza Dining"
'Weigh myself: "Says eighty K'"
Easter Egg perhaps today?
Going Crazy
Never lazy!!
Blame the Whisky, mind is hazy
Down-dog time upon the floor (Yoga)
Calms my brain and soon it's sore! 11/04/2020 xxxx
D E A R G E R M A N F R I E N D S
G U T E N T A G, B E R L I N !
Long way from Kissonerga, German Friends
A Berlin flat instead of Cyprus heat
Dear Rufus, kisses to Dear Eisbaer sends
He hopes one day his dearest pals to meet!
I miss those walks from Tala Square downhill
The warmest welcome: "Glass of Whisky, please!"
My eyes are moist, my heart with sadness fill'
An extra Malt, to cure my aching knees? (An excuse?)
We try and solve the problems of the world
Whilst Merkel, May such barriers install (Johnson now!)
Togther smiling, Euro Flag unfurled
Such happy walks to "Spring of Life" recall
Salute our German Friends, long may they reign!
Dear Cyprus' loss is only Berlin's gain.. Updated from 2012 xxxx
For Dear Karin and Heinz xxxx 02/04/2020.
A MESSAGE FROM AMERICA!
K E E P I T G O I N G !
I think of Uncle Bob, he guitar plays
An antidote to virus?... music wins
A little Boogie Woogie, head that sways
An Elton song as well, and for my sins?
The days are long, 'escaping for a walk
Of course we keep our distance, doggie barks
My neighbour, plumber Si', a friendly talk
It's not the time for hundred "Facebook larks"!
Our Easter plans?.. exchange the lounge for 'loo?
We're watching Jerry Vine, advice for all?
'Would rather listen to a pigeon coo? (You bet!)
We all are trapped, I view our bedroom wall!
A friend goes past, with Toby on his lead
An old guy cries: "We are a doughty breed!" 01/04/2020.
I am told: "We won the War, we'll beat this silly virus"..Help!
H A P P Y D A Y S !
"T H E S P R I N G O F L I F E"
"Spring of Life"...we miss you so!
Nestled in the countryside
Once a month we used to go
Real emotion 'cannot hide!
Chris and Tina standing there
Leon serving, raging thirst
Food prepared with love and care
My poor heart could almost burst!
Lounza with an egg and chips
Ian really starts to beam (The Thespian!)
Carlsberg Beer to pass his lips
All a part of "Cyprus Dream"
Lots of walkers, friendly "noise"
Talking 'bout the latest climb
Many happy "girls and boys"
Easy for my day to rhyme!
Thursday walkers have arrived
Grant and Hil' with Vicky sit (106 soon!)
Memories are soon revived
'Say my walk was "Latest Hit"
Mark and Donald: "footy fans"
'Forest and the "Brummies" shine?
So relaxing, bottles, cans
Situation: "So Divine!"
Stomachs soon start to revive
My Halloumi, 'salivate!
Brandy, Whisky, who will drive?
Yummy fare, it is our fate" (Dreadful!)
Cake arriving, can we cope?
Tina baking.. Number One?
For a second slice we hope
Happy walkers in the sun!
Time to leave, we'll soon be back
Planning for another walk
Rufus sleeping in my "sack"
Singing "Beach Boys", happy talk!
'Give taverna, final wave
Blow to Tina parting kiss
Days like this, I treasure, save
This the place I'll always miss!
"Spring of Life", we love you so
Memories to make me smile
'Know quite soon we''l have to go (UK)
This we'll find...on "Golden Mile" Updated 30/03/2020 xx
L O C A L "F U N".
V I R U S B L U E S !
Singing in the Rain! (On the radio)
Wash away all pain...
All your worries flushed away?
Virus down the drain!
"Old guys" in the queue
Problems?... really few
"Won the War", no virus fear
"Got our "Empire" too!"
"Stay behind the line"
'Else you'll get a fine
Airports, lines are not obeyed! (Luggage caroussel)
Have a glass of wine! (Duty free?)
Dog, not on its lead
'Guess what?.. It's just peed!
Lovely "trails" beneath my feet
"Brain cells, 'what you need!"
Beer in coffee cup
"Man" will swig, not sup (Anchorshome man)
Eyes are glazed, he's had enough
Doggie gives a "Wup" (Wuff?)
Sun begins to shine
'Leaving... "drinking swine"
Trips and then I start to laugh
P'rhaps he needs some wine?
Painting is the cure
'Love it more and more
Fingers covered, 'get the "Turps"
Glossing... spirits soar! (Really?)
Singing in the sun
'Love that "currant bun"
Walking, Cyprus on my mind
There, it's much more fun! 28/03/2020
HARMONY!
B L E S S T H E N. H. S. !
Clapping in harmony
Glenarden-way
Music is "calming mi" (Spelling?)
Pi-an-o play!
Blackbird is twittering
Under a bush
No one is littering (Cheer!)
No need to rush!
Eight pm sounding here
Ev'ryone out
Whisky and then a beer?
Sleep then, no doubt!
Young man is jogging past
Distance he keeps
'Wonder how long 'will last?
Pussy cats leaps!
Time ticking slowly now
Anyone bored?
Try to stay sane somehow?
I play a chord
"Moonlight" so soothing seems (Beethoven)
Then playing Brahms
"Olwen" is in my dreams
Wife in my arms
Whole World is thinking too
"All Things Must Pass"
Pigeon can only coo
Pope saying mass!
Dancing in harmony
'Mounderness Way (Cleveleys)
Traffic not calming mi"
In House I stay! 26/03/2020 xxxx
KEEP SMILING, GRAHAM!
V I R U S T I M E !
Dinosaur has "giant fart"
Is this then a "Work of Art"?
No, it's just a "Blast from't Past"
Daddy jokes forever last!
Doggie with a mobile phone
'Love to hear that "canine tone"
Going shopping, it's germ free
Has a wee-wee on a tree! (What else?)
Virus, brain cells still intact?
With the Devil... evil pact
Only gets those Brexit Twits
Yet protects all garden tits! (Three Cheers!)
Lot of humour, hoarding tins
Toilet rolls all for our sins
Queueing for at least an hour
Feel that supermarket power!
No, it's not Corona Beer!
Stranded with your partner "dear"
Word divorce might soon appear
Husband diving off the pier! (It is Blackpool)
"Social distancing" desired
Lots of patience is required
Back door to the local pub?
Champers in the Tory Club?
Going for a daily walk
Someone coming, 'take left fork
Do we smile or merely scowl?
See police car on the prowl!
Highlight, seeing Boris spout?
In control, of that no doubt!
Couple fighting, parking space
Virus time is really ace! Help!..26/03/2020.. Strange times xx
OUTDOOR FUN... SO CALM!
T H E L E T R A P E A C E
Not one "smart"-phone here is heard
Only 'sound of passing bird
Sress-free zone is what I crave
Silence for Poor Manic Dave! (David)
Not one car, here people walk
In taverna: lots of talk (Later)
'Cannot find flat-screen TV
Only 'buzzing of a bee!
Not so many houses here
'Guess no need for Leon Beer?
Sofas?...only in a house (Not dumped!)
Neighbour... quiet as a mouse
From the church, a gentle stroll
Peaceful time, our only goal
Mem'ries of a nasty fall (I was lucky!)
Foot slipped from a broken wall!
Radio 'hear, with bat on ball
Straight from Cricket's Hallowed "Hall" (Test match)
Owner, glad for Cyprus peace
From all stress... a true release!
'Walk along, a jay flies past
Will this calm forever last?
Whip-snake slithers down a hole
Fine horse with a tiny foal
Haven from that "Brexit Isle"
Here... much easier to smile!
Path descends, chameleon waits
'Thinking of Dear Georgie Bates!
Leaving, with a heavy heart
Village played a special part
'Love(d) this life of Outdoor Fun
Underneath the Cyprus sun.... Amen to that! xxxx
Updated: 24/03/2020.
USEFUL PHONES? XX
"G I V E A D O G A P H O N E !"
Today 'was watching tele'
I launched a noisy groan
When dogs are out, quite lonely
They need?.... a mobile phone!
An owner too is lonely
But.. that won't be for long..
Just dial dear doggie's mobile
And sing a canine song! ("How much is that doggie...!")
"Hello!", 'hear heavy panting
Just teach your dog to talk
Instead of barks and yapping
Dog's speaking on his walk!
"Wuff! Wuff!..I need a wee-wee"
My leg about to cock
"No, not on my new Jaguar
You'll end up in the dock!"
Great wheeze, dear doggie's texting
He has a skilful paw
The phone becomes essential
"It's not against the law!"
'See Fido on is "walkies"
I can't believe my eyes
He's talking to his owner
In contact: Very wise!
The owner, also clever
He rings his doggie friend
"Just fetch a loaf and sweeties
And coffee, please "Gold Blend"!
Fido, he too is clever
He wants Lulu to date
And dials her on his mobile
He barks: "Wuff, don't be late!"
Dog looks so very charming
His phone around his neck
I wonder who is paying?
"Send, 02, please, a cheque!"
No longer doubts at Christmas (Or Easter!)
Fed up with chocs and bone?
Attach it to dog's collar...
And give your dog... A PHONE! xxxx
Updated 22/03/2020. xx
"HELLO, GRAHAM O!'"
S T O C K - P I L I N G !
Tired of hearing: "I'm stock-piling"?
All of this I am reviling
As for me?.. Just, "Famous Grouse"...
Keeps all germs out of the house!
Toilet rolls and sanitizing
Not for me so appetising?
'Down another Whisky, two...
Keeps away all bugs and flu'!
Bispham Road, two blokes are shouting (Cleveleys)
"That's my place!", there is no doubting
"Stay at home and have a drink
You're asleep before you blink!"
Jigsaws buying, cards and gambling
To the cupboard I am ambling
'Had a walk, I need a "pep"
Watch a film with Johnny Depp? (Really?)
Supermarket shelves, no coffee
"Buy some sweets and get some toffee!"
Not for me, I watch my waist
"Grouse" I drink at even pace!
"Got no meat, I'm veggies eating
"Lettuce, please!", all fat defeating?
Shelves are full of "Grants" and Bells"
"Wonderful", man wife he tells!
Cross the road, as bread I'm seeking
In the window I am peeking
Only got some croissant, Help!
"Foreign muck!", a Brexit Yelp!
Panic-buying?.. only Whisky
Not so sure 'it makes me frisky?
After two I start to snore
I forget "stock-piling bore"! For Graham Ormiston.. "Yiamas"
20/03/2020. xxxx
THOSE BLOODY PHONES!
T H E "G R O U S E" D O E S I T !
Fine art of conversation... flown away!
Three adults text, I cannot hear a word
Their plates of meat arrive... "Oh Happy Day!"
Yet still man clutches 'phone, it's so absurd!
A child, his head is swaying, head-phones on
His mother views her tablet, silence reigns
Poor child, he hums a "New Direction" song
Outside, the sunshine gone, the poor sky rains!
Foul meat is scoffed: "I don't eat rabbit food!"
"Please pass the greens, I'll eat them with my fish!"
"Get on y'er bike!", so loud, to spoil my mood
Next: Spotted Dick arrives, guy's fav'rite dish
Much later, sipping glass of "Famous Grouse!
Such peace, NO phones, relaxing in our house! 19/03/2020 PEACE xx
FROM A LITTER-PICKER'S DIARY!
R E A L M A D N E S S (Sonnet)
Foul cider-drinker really "takes the mick"
He's leaving empty cans and.. twice a day!
Perhaps he is a Michael or a Dick?
I hope to catch him in our alley-way
A virgin patch of grass, it's early morn'
Fine weekend: scratch-cards, Lotto tickets too
A world of roses always has one thorn!
He's left me bags of poo, the air turns blue!
I'm paranoid, Corona is to blame! (Some virus!)
"Just get a life, there's nothing you can do!"
Large Whisky downed, "Ignore this litter game!"
Before I know it....Off to Pafos 'flew!
Queen's Bay Hotel, we have an ocean view
At last.. our problems really are just few! (Only Pinkie!") 17/03/2020
"FOOD, GLORIOUS FOOD!" A FANTASY!
"W A S I S T L O S ?"
What's the matter, North and South?
Food keeps dropping in my mouth
'Pass the fridge, some cheese drops in
Whisky too, but NEVER Gin!
Making breakfast, nuts and fruit
Fingers think they're really cute....
Pinch a lonely, tasty grape
Stomach stays a healthy shape!!
Chopping carrots, lots drop in
Wasting food?... An awful sin!
Celery and currants too
Mushrooms, destined for a stew!
Mystery?... A Chocolate Thief?
Strawberries too, beyond belief!
Ginger biscuits all have gone
Singing yummy "Foodie Song"
Bag of nuts is looking thin
P'rhaps they've fallen in the bin? (Likely?)
Fish and chips have disappeared
"Foodie Thief", one says, is feared!
Whisky bottle emptied too
Leon gone... "Give us a clue!"
Sherlock Holmes is on the case
Searching for a "greedy face"!
Maybe... 'Blame those Cyprus cats?
Sleeping on their beds and mats
'Guess they really need the food?
'Puts them in a purring mood!
I am blaming... local mice
Eating lots of sugar, spice
Ants, I think, are suspects too
Nasty, greedy "insect crew"!
'Say: "Whatever!", grinning guy
Food not wanted, 'heave a sigh
Have another "Chocky Ice"
Telling off those naughty mice! An escape from the Corona virus xx
15/03/2020 xx
ANGER AT TELEGRAPH JOURNALIST!
"THE BENEFITS OF THE CORONA VIRUS!"
Foul "Corona"
Be a loner
As for me : "A crass Remoaner"!
Never mind, kill off the old
"Torygraph", this "story" told! (Jeremy Warner, journalist)
Cough and sneezer
I'm a wheezer
BJ is an "awful teaser"?
Wash your hands and no more hugs
'Do not want "Corona Bugs"!
Someone's "beering"
Hear his Cheering
Only headaches.. man is fearing!
"Bought a six-pack, Coron' Beer!..
Now I'm grinning ear-to-ear!
Isolation
For our "nation"
Not much time for celebration?
Do not worry, Boris wins
"We are are punished for our "sins"!
Devils' watching
Evil toxin
My protection: Lots of "Scotching"!
Lining up my "Famous Grouse"
Not one virus in our house!
Ban Corona
"Stay a loner"
Eyes are closing, I'm no moaner
Watching rugby, glass in hand
Welcome to "My Whisky-Land" xx Friday 13th of March xx
A LITTLE WET !
C Y P R U S I S T H E C U R E!
Moosey, Hetty... not too happy!
"Moosey's gonna need a nappy!"
Careless "poet" spilled a drink
Rufus asking: "What d'yer think?"
Early morning, drinks are ready
Croak from frog, by name of Freddie
Hetty has a "dampish rear"
Baloo grinning ear-to-ear!
Brain and limbs not "synchronising"
"He's a poet, not surprising?"
Mopping up, the carpet's wet
Wonder if we need a vet?
"Need some heat, M's rear is soaking!"
Rufus laughing: "We're not joking!"
"Cannot have a soaking moose!"
Quick report to "Women Loose"?
'Need some sunshine, "Coral Bay-ing"
"And what's more, that poet's paying!"
"Pinkie, get the Leons out!"...
Lubricate our throats no doubt?
Peaceful scene, they're "Vardas-Beach-ing"
Hetty for a Leon reaching
Brandy Sour and 'bottle White (For Pinkie?)
Drinking late into the night!
Silence, broken by some snoring
Dampness gone, the spirits soaring
Dawn is breaking, waking up..
Coffee from a plastic cup! (I bet)
Back in Blighty, skies are raining
"Being here, it is "no-braining"!
Booking a November stay
Plan another Cyprus Day! xx 11/03/2020 xx
SADLY MISSED!
S L E E P O N S A F E L Y, T O N Y B E N N!
What y'er thinking, Tony Benn?
Always was the best of men
Viewing Britain in a mess
From the heavens..,sighs, 'confess!
Looking at a Cyprus grove
Not one sight of Michael Gove! (Cheer!)
Birds are tweeting, close my eyes
'Love those happy, peaceful skies!
Just forget those warring gulls
Brexit at my heart's strings pulls
And... avoid the litter louts
Plus those dreadful "no-deal doubts"!
Peering through a "Euro-Fog"
Smiling awful Reecy-Mogg!
Bo-Jo, with the smuggest smile
Kilometers, never mile'!
'Used to write to Tone B'
Comments always set me free (He replied)
Sailing on a swaying boat..
Brings a lump to poet's throat!
Not a European he!
High atop the "left-wing tree"
'Hated all unneeded strife
Happy always with his wife (Dear Caroline)
Looking down on Anchorsholme
As remaining hairs I comb!
'Guess you're hearing mobile phone?
"Is that guy an O2 clone?"
Any better Pafos beach?
Leon Beer is within reach
"All inclusive, our hotel!"
'Gives tavernas living Hell!
Sleep on safely, Tony Benn
'Join you one day, don't know when!
Far from Brexit World of Strife
Arm-in-arm with special wife! Amen 10/03/2020 xx
OUR COMFORT ZONE (BLACKPOOL)
C O M F O R T - Z O N E - I N G!
(St. Thomas' Church)
Comfort Zone-ing
No one moaning
Happy song I am "intone-ing"
Smiling faces, form a queue
'Hope this morning... Problems few?
"Please, no smoking!"
"I'm not joking"
Healthy attitudes "evoking"!
Time for breakfast, Weetabix
Coffee as your morning "fix"
Gwen is leading
Poor's she's feeding
Lots of help, of course, she's needing
Setting out the tables, chairs
'Got some fruit: bananas, pears
Time for meeting
John us greeting
Poverty, we hope, we're beating
Janet's leaving, say a prayer
Glossop, soon she'll be out there!
Folk arriving
Cold surviving
Spirits here we are reviving!
Get your parcels, warmer clothes
Heat provide from head to toes!
Colleagues caring
Stories sharing
Sleeping rough is really "daring"!
Sofa-surfing, coldest street
Fighting hard all this to beat!
Kind, advising
Plans devising
Life is hard.... it's not surprising
Just encourage, love and peace
From the stress of life release!
Comfort Zone-ing
Gone all groaning
Helping skills we all are honing!
Glad to be a volunteer
Smiles, we hope, efface all tear'! 08/03/2020 xxxx