September ended with a midnight storm.
I lay and listened to the sky tear itself
with the angry shear of cotton sheets
and the rain chorus
mixing solo ticks with the great
and beautiful roar of a million
life affirming voices
I love September although spring
brings the anxiety of summer.
I love the blossoms, the busy parent birds,
the glimpses of their young.
I love the mild weather and slow
unfolding of greens
This September has been in lockdown
with schooling at home
and pets being a focus
and holidays - the stretch of empty days,
children's music, a sick cat,
our clock-work chickens with their delicious eggs
and wet weather mohawks
and the dog who gets us out
to test the light, be engulfed by air
and find our freedom legs again.
Thankfully, the cat seems to be improving
with anti-biotics and much spoiling.
He's heading for fifteen but I couldn't bear
to lose him now, our long time friend,
who terrorises guests but gives us
smooches and warm laps and
morning bed cuddles as close to our faces
as we'll let him. I need him this year.
beautiful photos, delightful text; a gem of a poem with some vivid images :clockwork chickens with wet weather mohawks, the anxiety of summer — and that sudden, surprising, hello October. What gifts do you offer?
I think watching chickens is even better than watching fish for soothing the soul and that mop top is priceless. Thank you for sharing the small joys of your September, Wormsie.
Sometimes. He’s not too bad. We had two roosters. Smarty-pants was dominant and noisier. He started charging the kids. We managed to sell him. So this is Dua (Indonesian for 2). He has grown in stature since Smarty-pants left but not in aggression. He’s rather nice. But yes occasionally noisy.
That (2nd one) is an amazing looking chook! He looks like a Chernobyl survivor! This is such a delightful read. It was my bedtime treat last night, and I’m only now getting around to stating my adoration. 🥰
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A great wrap up of September. You could have linked to Ju-Lyns and my Changing Seasons.
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beautiful photos, delightful text; a gem of a poem with some vivid images :clockwork chickens with wet weather mohawks, the anxiety of summer — and that sudden, surprising, hello October. What gifts do you offer?
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Thanks John. Some bits were more poetic than others. Thanks for being so appreciative of the more inspired bits. 🙂
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you know me , Worms: I appreciate the mix of the poetic and prosaic: the prosaic for grounding, the poetic for the finer touches 🙂
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I think watching chickens is even better than watching fish for soothing the soul and that mop top is priceless. Thank you for sharing the small joys of your September, Wormsie.
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🤣 yes he’s our rooster.
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Does he have a lot to say?
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Sometimes. He’s not too bad. We had two roosters. Smarty-pants was dominant and noisier. He started charging the kids. We managed to sell him. So this is Dua (Indonesian for 2). He has grown in stature since Smarty-pants left but not in aggression. He’s rather nice. But yes occasionally noisy.
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I love the way you have turned a difficult month into a poem of celebration. I hope October brings you lots of joy.
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Thanks! You too! The hardest part of September was worrying about the cat. 🙂 Hopefully by the end of October, that will be a forgotten problem.
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I hope so too 🙂
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What a delightful summary, complemented by beautiful photos. I hope that October brings an abundance of delights for you to treasure. 🙂
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Many thanks! ❤
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👍 You are welcome!
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Loveloveloved. Everything. Glad we’re in October now. Yay!
Thanks for this lovely post.
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Glad you liked it. 🙂❤️
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That (2nd one) is an amazing looking chook! He looks like a Chernobyl survivor! This is such a delightful read. It was my bedtime treat last night, and I’m only now getting around to stating my adoration. 🥰
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Thanks, Misky. 😊😊. Glad you enjoyed it. Dua is a sweet boy.
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