POETRY CORNER

They’ve given me this iPad now I’m 91 Saying, “Come along now Granddad, it

will give you lots of fun”.

I’m finding out what it can do by trying

this and that

And a friend I have has helped me when

she’s popped into my flat.

I’ve found that chappie Google. He tells

me lots of things

And all I buy on Amazon to my front

door he brings.

I now can send out emails instead of

letters in the post.

They reach my friends so quickly at very

little cost.

I order all my food online for free

delivery.

To have this brought right to my door is

such a help to me.

My iPad gives me games to play and

many books to read.

With all this happening for me time flies

by at top speed

My iPad is a camera but I’ve yet to try

this out.

I’ll take it outside later when nobody’s

about.

My latest joy is joining Zoom. It’s like a

meeting on my screen

And it’s a lovely way of finding out how

everybody’s been.

And we chat away as it once had been Before COVID lockdown came on the

scene.

So you can tell how my iPad plays A significant part in my life these days. “Yes, Granddad, your having lots of fun. A new pattern for life now you’re 91”.

Jim Horsnell

Winter’s lull lifts gently, Persephone awakens, stretches, yawns, sleepy eyes open lazy languid limbs unfold, she points a long finger – beckons slumbering Earth to stir.

Strides with confidence, purpose, robes flowing, tresses curled, golden, flounced on shoulders, wanders, awakens dozing creatures from their dreams.

Her breath is fresh March breeze, her tears are April showers her smile sunshine and warmth.

We sleep still as she passes, singing softly, beneath our sills, dusts frosts from bony boughs, dresses twigs with shoots, whispers bulbs to sprout, unfurls petals to grace our world with colour, scent, beauty.

Finally, finally she paints a cornflower sky.

Her work complete, Persephone summons birds to gather, sing –

Spring is here.