Willow's Workshop

Well here it is
The Winter's past
I hope that we
Have seen the last
Of blinding snow
And frosty noses
Now that the
Past season closes

Bring us
Daffodils of Spring
Caws of crows
And robins
Singing!!
Bring to us
The sprouting green
Showers cleanse
This grimey scene
That winter's wrath
Has left behind
Leave no sign
Of any kind
Showers wash away
The dirt
Bring new life
Sprouting
'Neath the earth
Sunny days
To warm our faces
Spirits to
Uplift our paces
Spring is here!!
Let's all rejoice!
Hurrah!!
Until.......
We've muted voice!

Eeeh by that were grand
It were just reet for this promised land
Now that snow and muck's away
We can look forward to a nice spring day
See the crocus and daffodil
Pop through the grass on yonder hill
Listen to the first Spring bird
Ah heard a cockoo.... Ah that's absurd.

So glad you came to celebrate
DaffyD...before too late
This newborn season...breath of spring
Your poems' again...inspiring!!

Hugs....
Willows

A Natural Mood


To capture this mood
You must have time to reflect,
Harmonise with your soul
Let life's rhythm project.
Let the you that is you
Rise and come to the fore,
Then feel Nature's own vibes
As you've not done before.

Like the soft sound of a wind
O'er the face of a pond
Lifting eyes to the sky
And the Heavens beyond.
The unfurling of leaves
In those first days of Spring
Lightens the darkness
That Winter did bring.

The buds on the bough
Carry the promise of flower,
The gardens are freshened
By April's first shower.
The peace is unbroken
In dawn's early light,
The dew dances and sparkles
And does the insects, invite.

For the blossoms await
Full of nectar so sweet,
The visitation by bees
Or the small parakeet.
Try and listen with me
As we dwell on these things,
To the soft sound of the wind
As it whispers and sings.

For you to capture this mood
You must have time to reflect,
Harmonise with your soul
Let life's rhythm project.
Let the you that is you
Rise, and come to the fore,
Then may you feel Nature's vibes
As you've not done before.

Just for you Willow! Its the first I have written in ages!


Well my dear,
It's winter here
That's on it's way
And I look forward
To the subtle beauty
Most folks never see.


The warning signs
Of winters blasts
Are colours of the rainbow
And next will come
The quiet cold
And creatures sleep
All warm and snug

Let winter rant
And winter rave
Let the storms rage
And the wind blow
Let all be wet and cold outside
Let the hail fall and the fog flow

For here inside my little home
All is warm and cosy
It's filled with love from near and far
It's time to count my blessings!

For Willow from Dawn 22/3/11

So lovely Dawn!

Thank you so very much!

You must begin writing again....and there is no better inspirer to write with....than our very own...DaffyD!!

Hmmmm......maybe the two of you will engage in a dual of "Poetry Wars"

DaffyD ...... this gal's good!! .......so get your "fisty-cuffs" on!!


P.S....I simply loved both of your poems....
DaffyD and Dawnie!

Willow, How long have we known each other? You know I can't just write a pome , it has to come from somewhere and I never know where or when the muse will strike! And if it rhymes, I just can't relate to it at all! So please forgive me and just call me an eccentric old dame and I will always share with you whatever the muse permits!

LOL!!

Hey Dawn!!

DaffyD is most forgiving (me thinks)
To the unrhyming writers penning
'Mongst us novice poets
That you are not!...jus' cuz' I know it!
All it takes...is just a spark
To light the fire in your heart
True colors...
You'll be showing!!

Dawn....
I write in rhyme, you write in prose
I am the thorn to your beautiful rose
As is with you its the thought that inspires
But my brain being old, it so quickly tires
My verse is a reaction, perhaps so is your prose
So we shall leave it at that..... and see how it goes.

Sooooo...great to see you join us DaffyD and Dawn!!


And so we ramble with our rhymes
Some of us ...three quarter time
Some profound poetic expression
Some with words..perhaps a lesson
Others chat about their day
Rhyme or prose..in any way

Shout it out what makes you glad
Weep with us, if you are sad
Laugh if you can share a giggle
Tickle us, so we can wiggle
'Mongst the words and thoughts and rhymes..
Squiggle in..at any time!~~~~~~~

Hey y'all...it's been a year
Since we , us friends, have gathered here!
Even though the crowd is few
There's no better ...than are you
Who've come to join and spend some time
At Willow's Workshop...here to rhyme!

Thank you all for joining me here in the past year!!

Love ya' all!!

Willows

So you're handing out these 'I love you's'
The 'How are yis' and 'Howdydoos'
To celebrate the birthday news
Without a drop of the beer that brews
To help us shake off the winter blues.

Arising in our ones and twos
From hibernation and seasonal flu's
We'll search around for further clues
As we join the line that forms the queues
Of contributors posting, interesting views.
Closing their posts with their 'I love yous'

Where's the cake then?

Well I bring you cake
And I bring you brew!!!
DaffD I surely do!
But doest thou need
Such tempting favors
To remain 'mongst
Us forever??!!!!
Surely gifts.....
Of Sweets and Brew
Won't surpass
Both Me and you!!

Eeh by gum you're a bonnie lass
But I'm walking out with a whisky glass
A generous measure of that magic brew
And there's not anything, I won't do
How about a sonnet or an acrostic verse
Some deflated couplets? There's nothing worse.
A septet, octet or rondeau poem
Wouldna drag me from my home
For that is where my decanter bides
A place that this old man resides.

"Eeh by gum you're a bonnie lass
But I'm walking out with a whisky glass
A generous measure of that magic brew
And there's not anything, I won't do
How about a sonnet or an acrostic verse
Some deflated couplets? There's nothing worse.
A septet, octet or rondeau poem
Wouldna drag me from my home
For that is where my decanter bides
A place that this old man resides."

says our beautiful poet DaffyD!!


Sheesh DaffyD! can I understand??
Yer language from a foreign land??
Ye speak of "sonnet or an acrostic verse"
"Some deflated couplets? There's nothing worse.
A septet, octet or rondeau poem" ????
Oh me lord!!....'tis not my norm!!
Fer I cain't understand ye!
Lordy what could my repy be!!

Something silly...that's for sure!! LOL!!

Come on DaffyD.....give us a break!!! LOL!!

Pay ye no mind to what I say,
'tis but with words that I do play
Those foriegn words of which I wrote
Are but poetic styles upon which, some dote
Personally when I have a go
I just open up and let words flow
Septet, octet, acrostic verse
To corral ones words, there's nothing worse
For me the metre does the trick
Don't use those others, I'm too thick.

A couple of small pomes about my cats.

MINA

Little cat face
Furry and fine,
Do you see my soul?

Little cat paws
Fluffy and soft,
Why do you scratch?

Little cat eyes
Starry and wide,
All knowing of mysteries!

Little cat body
Warm and round,
How you can play!

Little cat sleeps
Cosy and warm,
Curled on my bed.

Little cat purr
Trill and croon,
What a heavenly sound!
____________________

CAT


Warm caramel
And rich cream
The colours of my cat.

Purrrrrr........
Pretty cat

Snuggle near
Pretty cat

Purrrrrr......
Pretty cat
You waken me
You restore my spirit
You calm my soul
You warm my heart
You bring love and peace
Into my world....

Purrrrrr.......
Snuggle near
Pretty cat


For you Dawnie,
Luv,
Willows

DREAM TIME

As I floated through the cosmic mists
Over an angry turbulent sea
I espied a strip-ed tiger fish
Being landed on the quay.
I then saw a zebra crossing
And a pelican followed suit,
I met an owl with laryngitis
Who couldn't give a hoot.

A chocolate covered penquin
Lay melting in the sun,
A hyena started laughing
Was it really having fun?
Did all this really happen
In this place I love to be?
Of course, and plenty more besides
It was my dreamtime, don't you see?

Very nice writings here. Thanks all that contribute.

I must get back to writing.

DaffyD!!

OMG!!....

How hilarious can you be !!

You wrote........



DREAM TIME

As I floated through the cosmic mists
Over an angry turbulent sea
I espied a strip-ed tiger fish
Being landed on the quay.
I then saw a zebra crossing
And a pelican followed suit,
I met an owl with laryngitis
Who couldn't give a hoot.

A chocolate covered penquin
Lay melting in the sun,
A hyena started laughing
Was it really having fun?
Did all this really happen
In this place I love to be?
Of course, and plenty more besides
It was my dreamtime, don't you see?

---

I cannot e're relate my dreams
'Cuz I would only mumble
Nothing I remember...
My dreams are just a jumble!!
But DaffyD not only dreams...
He dreams of dreams in comic!!
How could one e're attempt to beat
A poet who is cosmic! :scratch:

OLYMPICS 2012......Eat your heart out!

I'm really not into running

That is, not any more,

The only time I get involved

Is if my nose runs when it's sore.

Let's move along to jumping

I'm very good at that

You see I jump to conclusions

Alone here in my flat.


Then there is the shot-put

Now that's one I can do

In fact I got a medal for it

Throwing grenades, in '42

Boxing, now that's craftsman's game

I've made one or two of those.

Equestrian, the nearest I've been to horses

Has been when I'm drying clothes.


So you see I'm quite an armchair sportsman

Not bad for an old Granddad

Now that's the closest I will ever get

To hosting my own Olympiad!



Daffyd
http://www.davidburt.co.uk/documents/2012.wma

I'm betwixt the eve and morn

My poetic mind is not my norm

So DaffyD, I shall return

When grogginess, I've overcome

Then 'haps I'll conjure up some crazies

Maybe tigers, dressed as ladies...


Maybe donkeys in a choir

Silly things, most can't admire

Hmmm...a duck preparing dinner

Or a Nun who is a sinner....

Really, 'cuz I'm half asleep


I can't utter 'nother peep!

Arh, now I see..... catching some ZZZZZZZZ not bothering about us. Here is one for absent wives from their loving husbands....

AN INSOMNIAC'S DREAM

You were not here again last night
That's why I could not sleep,
Will you be here with me tonight
Or shall I have recourse to weep?
Your presence will placate my heart
Soothe my troubled mind,
Your absence will erode our love
And leave only memories behind.

Memories of those nights we shared
And of the love that grew.
Memories of the heartache
During those long hours away from you.
Will you my dear, be here tonight
To help heal my broken heart?
You were not here again, last night,
Why keep our love apart?

In reply to Daffyd's

Insomniac's Dream


AN INSOMNIAC'S DREAM

You were not here again last night
That's why I could not sleep,
Will you be here with me tonight
Or shall I have recourse to weep?
Your presence will placate my heart
Soothe my troubled mind,
Your absence will erode our love
And leave only memories behind.

Memories of those nights we shared
And of the love that grew.
Memories of the heartache
During those long hours away from you.
Will you my dear, be here tonight
To help heal my broken heart?
You were not here again, last night,
Why keep our love apart?"


Alas my dear, if you had helped
Me with my chores and children...
Maybe then, your loveless bed
'Twouldn't be not so bewilderin'...
Pick up your old smelly socks
Scrub the bath behind you
Wash the dishes in the sink
Ne'er mind the game that blinds you!
Maybe you can take a minute
Have a cleansing shower
Woo your love with roses
Perhaps the midnight hour.....
Will be the answer to your dreams
You'll have no recourse to weep
You'll find your loved one in your bed
Then sink to blissful sleep!