-
Recent Posts
Recent Comments
Archives
- March 2017
- December 2016
- October 2016
- September 2016
- August 2016
- May 2016
- January 2016
- December 2015
- November 2015
- October 2015
- August 2015
- July 2015
- March 2015
- February 2015
- January 2015
- December 2014
- November 2014
- August 2014
- July 2014
- June 2014
- May 2014
- March 2014
- February 2014
- December 2013
- November 2013
- October 2013
- August 2013
- July 2013
- June 2013
- May 2013
- April 2013
- March 2013
- February 2013
- January 2013
- December 2012
- November 2012
- September 2012
Categories
Meta
Author Archives: Nick
Quiet Days
Let’s face it, quiet days are not my default choice of a way to spend a day. However, forcing myself to attend such a day does me good and I always come away feeling better for it. Such were my feelings about attending the most recent Bishop’s Quiet day in Exeter Cathedral. Texts from Genesis […]
Posted in Uncategorized
Leave a comment
Out of Life
A Poem for Post-Christmas Sales Out of life Yellow stickers Still fresh in my mind With trolleys tangled To scrum for waste: Yesterday’s dream dessert. Yoghurt again (Today its life expires) Sits waiting the black sack Or anxious hands To save it O happy aisle With such treasure: Poor as I am Banks of food […]
Posted in Poem
Leave a comment
Vanishing point – my biker friends will understand.
Vanishing Point I talked of gravel, manholes, lids and rain. While he sipped coffee Speechless. Listening. I boasted of endless rides, of sweeping corners, knee down. While he smiled slowly Motionless. Thinking. I showed my gear, my leathers, boots and gloves While he stared out of the café window Contemplating the road. […]
Posted in Biking, Poem
Leave a comment
A Hymn in response to the bickering US Presidential Campaign.
What me? Change the world? No, change me first! Give us eyes to see Prayer in action calls us forth To be more like Thee. Stop the War? No, calm me first! Give us ears to hear Inner voices that seek peace Bringing that Day near. Stop the Hate? No, start with me! […]
Posted in Hymns
Leave a comment
Devon Harvest Hymn
I was given a challenge last night at a Michaelmas Evensong to write a new hymn for harvest so this morning I sat down and gave it a go. Harvest in other parts of the country may differ but, having taken the dogs for a walk this morning and watched small gatherings of Meadow Pipits […]
Posted in Birding, Hymns, Landscapes, Ministry, Music, Poem, Theological Discussion, Walking, Wildlife
Leave a comment
Church Opening
Church Opening The Sunlight flickers, casting discernment Through the ancient oaken half opened door. A cumulus cluster cancels chances Of brightness reaching to the nave once more. The stale air of centuries lingers on Begrudging the open door, the new breeze Battling the fug of dull, dying decay Where languid lotus eaters lay, at […]
Posted in Poem
Leave a comment
Spring is in the air…well on the gorse
I am sure about the Stonechat. Not so sure about whether it is Wood Warbler or a Willow Warbler? Even more doubtful about a Meadow Pipit? Finally… I think this is a skylark…but maybe not…
Posted in Birding
Leave a comment
Spring Bank Holiday
Now is the month of Maying… I wish someone had told the weather….
Posted in Landscapes
Leave a comment