Everyday Poetry

I watched some of the opening match in the FIFA World Cup last night.  This morning, the last time I'll eat breakfast looking at the lake outside our cabin, the wind reminded me of the roar of the crowd.   Mexican Wave Watching the wind Chase a Mexican wave Along the whippy trees Round the lake, Listening to its roar As it rushes from behind,  Building through the woods With nowhere to go But to bluster on  Along the bank, Roaring its approval At its great escape. Wrapping myself tight  As the temperature drops Before the next shower, The companiable warmth  Of my breakfast coffee mug  Bids me to stay here, watching,  For just a little longer. © Copyright 2026. Chris Auger. All Rights Reserved.

I arrived at the campsite shop 45 minutes early so decided to wait by the (mercifully empty) children's playground.  It's surrounded by trees and I was delighted to be serenaded by a wren while I waited.  Such a loud and melodic song for a tiny bird.  Bravado It's not your size that matters It's the lust in your song, Your need to make it clear who you are,  And if they didn't grasp it the first time To repeat it over and over until they say: Listen to the bravado of that wren!  © Copyright 2026. Chris Auger. All Rights Reserved

I came across this poem prompt posted by @rogerrobinsononline: Write a poem with one repeated line appearing five times.  Each time the line returns, the surrounding context must alter its meaning through irony, tenderness or revelation. What a clever idea.  I really love this time of year, When days stretch out, spilling into evenings, Flowers unfurl shy hearts to probing bees, Smiles banish the blues, welcome in the green. I really love this time of year With its promise of heat building day by day, Its lush sunlit valleys busy making hay, While birds flit from feeders to nest, and back again. Oh yes, I really love this time of year The daily battle against rampaging weeds, The constant on-and-off of 'just in case' layers,  The sudden sodden surprise of a shower. I really love this time of year When plans for celebrating an anniversary Narrow down from a multitude of possibilities To the perfect expression of all we have made together. I really love this time of year As...