Creative writing
I played with the dog this morning and then had a sit down shower.
Now I'm completely exhausted and have been fast asleep for an hour.
I still feel decidedly tired
And the brain fog's severe once again
So I'll sit on the sofa with Helen
And look out at the clouds full of rain.
Karen Holmes
14 November 2020
Today's piece of creative writing is in prose.
A Biblio Affair
I trace the embossed image upon the smooth, glossy cover
Letting my fingertips caress and explore.
I run my fingers down the spine, down and up, discovering the smoothness.
I gaze at this thing of beauty, unwilling to rush
Taking my time to allow the essence to overwhelm my senses
I inhale it's newness and am transported into memories of similar encounters.
I cajole it into opening and touch the rough edges of unread pages.
It yields and I begin to read.
Karen Holmes
13 November 2020
Life with alfie
He is an opportunist if you leave him for a mo
Medical notes and newspapers into his mouth will go.
He has a basket full of toys but these don't qualify
For the cherished cuddly toy becomes the apple of his eye.
He loves to steal a tissue and used ones are the best
But a nice full box will do as well
It's the highest doggy quest.
He decides the time that we should rise
And wakes me with a nudge
And when reluctantly we wake
He sleeps and doesn't budge.
At mealtimes he's on full alert
He thinks that food is great
But it's hard to eat your sandwich
With a dog sat on your plate.
But when I'm sad and tearful
Brought low by all life's issues
He comes and sits beside me
With one eye on the tissues!
Karen Holmes
12.11.20
