Category Archives: nature

I love to feel the needles

Posted on August 25, 2017 by a foolhardy florilegium

I love to feel the needles of the sweet embrace of cold As the creeping chill goes deeper, gently taking hold. The cold of morn reminds me each and every day Of Gaia’s sweet impermanence as the sun burns it … Continue reading →

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The River

Posted on August 25, 2017 by a foolhardy florilegium

A river flows around me, I don’t know where it goes I only feel the sweet caress as it gently flows. It starts somewhere beyond me; a tiny spring appears, then it joins with others as it meanders through the … Continue reading →

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Good Morning World.

Posted on August 3, 2017 by a foolhardy florilegium

I love to wake in the early morn; that gentle time twixt night and dawn. The time the Dawn Chorus begins to cleanse the new day of all sins. And through the day, whatever’s done you know in beauty it’s … Continue reading →

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Dancing with trees

Posted on July 22, 2017 by a foolhardy florilegium

Come play by the light of a beautiful moon; ‘cos when lunacy comes it’s never too soon. Dance ‘mongst the trees by the light from above; come dance to the rhythm of our perfect love. Too long have we lingered … Continue reading →

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Tracks

Posted on July 22, 2017 by a foolhardy florilegium

At times I like the open way; where all tracks are clear. At other times I want to know Gaia holds me near. Then there are times when paths are closed and my way’s not what I supposed; those days … Continue reading →

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On Monks & Marines

Posted on July 5, 2017 by a foolhardy florilegium

In the protest movement, as in all facets of life there are what I call Monks & Marines: The “Monks” are the more esoteric among us who work for change through consciousness changing and The “marines” are those who work … Continue reading →

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Cloud Haiku

Posted on May 17, 2017 by a foolhardy florilegium

blanketing our world pillows of grey yet to fall wash away our tears pillows of greyness from high mountains to sea shores portents of futures

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Beauty

Posted on May 17, 2017 by a foolhardy florilegium

the deep beauty seen in untouched landscapes unseen the beauty of life

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Fog Haiku

Posted on May 17, 2017 by a foolhardy florilegium

settling around us the white world of the new day the mists shroud all life walking in clouds the whiteness of a new day mist blankets my path spectres in the day the obscuring clarity dense fog in the morn … Continue reading →

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Life’s Joys

Posted on March 4, 2017 by a foolhardy florilegium

“Ah! I need solitude. I have come forth to this hill at sunset to see the forms of the mountains in the horizon.” Henry Thoreau. My mind is overwhelmed at times; Devastation – humanities crimes. It’s then I need to … Continue reading →

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Chickens

Posted on January 15, 2017 by a foolhardy florilegium

This is an ode to the poor headless bird; a fowl often seen that never is heard. It’s as though there is one reason alone that this poor creature has ever grown. It’s here to feed us, this hapless chick; … Continue reading →

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Mad Dogs and Englishmen

Posted on November 5, 2016 by a foolhardy florilegium

Well my Old Man was a Bushie and he had a Bushie’s heart and the Eucalypts and Dad just couldn’t part. It would never matter where he was or the company he held, betwixt him and the bush there was … Continue reading →

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Today

Posted on September 9, 2016 by a foolhardy florilegium

Today I’d like to dance on high; the light fantastic in the sky. So maybe it is time to go to some deep forest I don’t know. To wander there and find some calm; soothe my spirit with the gentle … Continue reading →

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Coral Reef

Posted on September 9, 2016 by a foolhardy florilegium

Away down there beneath the waves where octopi hide in hidden caves. It’s there I’d love to spend some days learning about their aquatic ways. Where brightly coloured fish swim free amongst the waving seaweed tree. And creatures that defy … Continue reading →

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Sunrise

Posted on August 7, 2016 by a foolhardy florilegium

I love the early morning when the Sun’s flames lick the sky. It’s uplifting to the spirit; reminds me I can fly. And though so much is said and done throughout a brand new day, the one thing I’ll remember … Continue reading →

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