Poem for March

Poem for March by Mike Penney


Voyage to Tattenhall

The bus crunched forward

crawling from a city's concrete fist,

tumbling outwards to wilder spaces

eyes retuning to rolling vistas,

pasture suffusing through

green blending distances,

tree tops needling mid-Cheshire's spine,

sandstone flowing ridge

in pale September light.

A world apart envelops

disembarking feet to rural shops

then peaceful zones of silent

churchyard paths pull heart and mind

to wild corners – the 'Spinney'

in late Summer gown;

a pillar box speared

a surprising welcome

a vibrant flash of colour,

cosy with its coat of wool.

Painting by Beth Barlow.

Tattenhall Writers are a small group who meet on the second Thursday if each month in St Albans Community room.We listen to each other's writing, read when we feel confident and develop writing together. Feel free to come and join us, we are a friendly bunch.
Maybe you have lots of words in your head trying to escape too?

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Need more info ring 01829771722 or just turn up. Our next meeting is Thursday March the 14th in St Albans Church room. We look forwards to meeting you!