Category Archives: Life

The Midnight Oil

Posted on November 28, 2017 by a foolhardy florilegium

It happens more and more as time goes by and sometimes it could make an old bloke cry. I’ll get on the train and there’s no empty seat but I spy a cute chick who I’d like to meet. Then … Continue reading →

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Death Song

Posted on November 20, 2017 by a foolhardy florilegium

The heart that knows its own death song will never take a path that’s wrong. For knowing where each path will lead plants a truly wholesome seed, that grows within their spirits core so they can never want for more. … Continue reading →

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The Bards

Posted on November 14, 2017 by a foolhardy florilegium

Every time those words appear, there’s meaning found anew; it’s like that over all these years their meaning grew and grew. I listen to the rhythm and feel their beating heart and then, maybe just a fraction, I understand their … Continue reading →

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Ravings

Posted on October 29, 2017 by a foolhardy florilegium

So long I studied living, not knowing what I learned; so long the truth of common sense was something that I spurned. Perhaps, one day, I’ll find it, the answer that I seek; or maybe in the distance, just get … Continue reading →

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Just another tree

Posted on October 1, 2017 by a foolhardy florilegium

  I once knew a tree who was my own true heart they cut it down for woodchip it’s gone but still I know it lingers in my heart proud and free!

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Resonance

Posted on October 1, 2017 by a foolhardy florilegium

A sound I heard the other day resonated in the strangest way. It sounded like the earth did sing like the deepest bell did ring. I never found from where it came or even if it had a name, but … Continue reading →

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What Life Can Give (or take)

Posted on October 1, 2017 by a foolhardy florilegium

The sameness of another day slowly saps the heart away. If this is you as this is me perhaps it’s time that we were free. Free to stand and see the dawn; free to see the new day born. For … Continue reading →

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The Gordian Knot

Posted on September 30, 2017 by a foolhardy florilegium

This Gordian Knot inside of me; binding me so I am never free. Amazing how my mind can tie knots so tight, I don’t even try to reach the freedom always near; bound to life by my own deep fear.

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Rite of passage

Posted on September 28, 2017 by a foolhardy florilegium

When they learn to explore their mind it’s wonderful just what they find. The exploration that is youth can lead to the most wondrous truth. But if it’s left without a guide it may find things it can’t abide. The … Continue reading →

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The Gentleman’s Art

Posted on September 26, 2017 by a foolhardy florilegium

Buildin’ fences, chain by chain, with nothin’ but shovel and bar; the fanciest piece of equipment, a little red Hillman car. A car that could go most anywhere; more than one thought four by four; it could drag a trailer … Continue reading →

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Real Child

Posted on September 15, 2017 by a foolhardy florilegium

I remember the joy of running through trees; the fun that we found in picking up bees. Then sometimes a tree just got in the way or the bee would manage to sting anyway. But the cast on your arm … Continue reading →

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Meditations on sinking

Posted on September 11, 2017 by a foolhardy florilegium

Sometimes life feels it’s torn asunder at other times it’s just gone under. But under what? I then will think, for I must float if I’m to sink. But then I realise down below there is a soft and gentle … Continue reading →

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My Thanks

Posted on September 9, 2017 by a foolhardy florilegium

To that man I bow my head; through all the words that I have read ‘tis Leunig who has shone a light on all things that I know are right. ‘Tis Leunig who with every Ode leads me down one … Continue reading →

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Evolution/Revolution

Posted on August 26, 2017 by a foolhardy florilegium

Evolution Revolution Circles unbroken Words unspoken The journey of being The beauty of seeing Standing here and now Upon my ships prow Where will it go I never can know I can’t see ahead Futures can’t be fled From pasts … Continue reading →

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Flaccidity Ditty

Posted on August 26, 2017 by a foolhardy florilegium

I really hate the flatlands, when I’m looking for some fun. I’m looking for a river that has some rapids I can run. I just got myself a new toy and I want to try it out, But flaccid little … Continue reading →

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