Dorset

Dorset hugs the channels shore
to ancient cliffs its waters roar
waves uncovering 'beasts' of old
unvieled; then their stories told
enthusiasts flock to dig the ground
in hope that fossils can be found!

Above it's chalky bedrock; grow
its wheat and barley; row by row
terraced tracked-marked meadows steep 
the work of many cattles feet
iron-age forts; their ramparts still
mark the top of many a hill

Its almost empty countryside 
boasts panoramas; far and wide
the 'A35' like a ribbon; winds
the real Dorset it never finds
hurrying the tourists along their way
to where they think they ought to stay

In Dorset many a country pile 
was build in every size and style
'Athelhampton' or 'Charborough House'
both large enough for many a mouse
a 'Lion' and a 'Stag' on an arch; up high 
impressive to many a passer-by
'Max Gate', once the Dorchester abode
of 'Thomas Hardy'; it comands the road

Its pretty villages scattered about
with the funiest names; there is no doubt!
'Hazelbury Bryan', 'Hengistbury Head'
'Hermitage', 'Herston' - from 'Highcliffe' it's said
the views across to the 'Isle of Wight'
on a summers morn' make a wonderful sight!
To 'Durdle Door' the tourists march
to see the famous limestone arch
and 'Bournemouth's' beach; on summer days
is full with tourists 'catching rays'

The many faces of Dorset show
they're are many Dorsets to get to know
I know but a few; but with time to kill
I hope to discover more
and I'm sure that I will!


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For All Eternity (For Ray)

I'm not afraid to die
for
when I die
when I cease to be as the world.once knew me 
the atoms that were once me
will disassemble
to eventually 
drift around in space
back to where they originally came from 
round and around and around
so as my atoms
and your atoms 
will meet up once again
and drift around in space 
as one
'hand in hand' so to speak
once more
for all eternity
together

Smell the Rain

Smell the rain!
the...
'after the hot weather' rain
finally rain after the hot sticky heat
smell it!

Feel the cool!
the...
'after the hot spell' cool
finally a breeze around my feet
feel it!

Hear the rumble!
the...
'after the settled weather' rumble
finally a storm to wash the skies clean
hear it!

Watch the downpour!
the...
'after a long dry spell' downpour
finally a downpour to clear the air!
watch it
hear it
feel it
smell it.

Smell the rain!


In The Mind Of a Four Year Old (Daaad!)

(Think): Where's Dad? 
"Daaad!
...what's for tea?"
 (Think): I need a wee!
No I don't need a wee!
"I'm hungry,
and I'm thirsty!
Daaad! 
I'm hungry."
(Think): Why won't he give me a drink?
How does he know I'm not thirsty?
"I want a drink!"

(Think): Where's my dolly?
That's nice!
I want one of those! 
Why can't I have one of those? 
"Daaad!
I want one of those!"
(Think): Why won't Dad let me have one of those?
I want pink one!
A big pink one!

(Think): Why is that there?
Isn't that butterfly pretty! 
I wonder where that butterfly is going? 
Maybe I should run after it!
I think I'll run after it!
Why can't I fly like a butterfly?
It's gone into the garden...
Isn't this fun!

(Think): I've got nice hair!
We've got Smarties in the kitchen.
Mum bought Smarties.
I like Smarties,
where's Dad? 
Dad always gives me Smarties...
"Daaad!
I want Smarties!
I like the pink ones,
they taste the best!"

(Think): What's on telly?
We haven't got a dog!
Why haven't we got a dog?
"Daaad
I want a dog! 
Daaad, please...
I want a dog!"
(Think): I think he's going to let me have a dog!

"Ah Daaad!
Why can't I eat that now?
It's not too hot!
You can have some too!"
(Think): Why can't I have any of that when it's hot?
I won't make a mess!
Why does he think I'll make a mess?

(Think): My dress is pink.
I'll play 'peek-a-boo' with Dad in my pink dress.
Dad likes playing 'peek-a-boo!'
"Daaad
play 'peek-a-boo' with me!
What's for tea?
I want to play with your mobile!"

(Think): When's tea time?
Why must we go out in the car again?
"Daaad!
Why are we going out in the car?"
(Think): No I don't need a wee,
"Daaad!
I don't need a wee!
Where are we going?

Daaad!
Why are we going out again?"

"Daaad...

...I think I need a wee!"




(Haiku)

The lady with Porsche
never looks happy! Things don't 
bring you happiness