Buckden

“Daisy Hill”
a garden to please
distant,  yet ever near
         in splendid hue.
Yet here now
the chill of winter’s
wrath,  which initiates
            spirited breath.
Tenderness
upon the bypass where,  
memory does walk
        through days gone by.
“Manor Garth”
place of sorcery
speculator,  astute
        evil and wry.
Industry
without face without
grace,  a mechanical
            tragedy here.
A shop floor
for humanity
searching,  if only to
             plead sanity.
Amber leaves
rattle the naked highway,
like windswept flocks from
            mountains high.
Dry stone walls
history riddled shout,  
along country roads
            and velvet sky.
“Cuckoo Nest”
guardian of the moorside,
stone walls devoid
            living blood wilt.
Millstones prise
out a condolence yet,
parched with canopy in
            “Nab wood” Built.
Rock’n’Roll
ricochets upon
“Chelker”  A mind in tune
             harmony wise.
Bicycle
breaks the silence of night,
before rolling clouds
            will the sunrise.

© Harry J Horsman 2022

Copyright © | Year Posted 2022



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Date: 6/17/2022 5:32:00 PM
Thanks for taking us on this informative and enjoyable poetic journey.
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Date: 6/12/2022 7:21:00 PM
A splendid poem Harry. This journey's memories will never be forgotten , so ingrained on your mind. You must have so many memories stored in your head which is a the best place to have them as you can call upon them whenever you please. even in the confines of a home and the poetic talent endowed upon you enables you with the knowledge of eloquent words to describe images so intensely vivid. I feel I am standing beside you. breathtaking poetry thank you for sharing. ,blessings Jennifer
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Date: 6/1/2022 12:43:00 PM
Wonderfully written with visual imagery so poetically worded of special landmarks that left a special memory and impression not only in your mind but your soul. Love Harry your chosen words to bring in this unique effect on the reader.
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Date: 6/1/2022 12:45:00 PM
Be blessed my friend...
Date: 6/1/2022 2:17:00 AM
Great descriptions of landmarks crossed on your way ! A walk down the street will evoke memories of the past and present as we gaze upon places and buildings !"Amber leaves rattle the naked highway, like windswept flocks from mountains high" . Love the analogy here...
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Date: 5/30/2022 11:53:00 PM
Harry, sorry my computer mnentvfrom maybe a week ago, is not here. It's a meditation if one will be a thankful human, forcplaces & environment. Vu a Yorkshire, Viva Yorkshire bards & loyalists. Amem
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Date: 5/30/2022 9:39:00 AM
A truly lovely, meaningful poem, Harry. The history of places is a concept which fascinates me. Excellent writing, my friend. Evelyn :)
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Date: 5/30/2022 8:27:00 AM
Beautiful Harry. I feel like I was walking those roads with you. Wonderful description. You paint a lovely picture my friend. God Bless, JB
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Date: 5/29/2022 10:48:00 AM
you are so good at describing landmarks and places that evoke certain memories and emotions for you. Outstanding imagery here, harry.
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Date: 5/29/2022 3:40:00 AM
I feel as though I just watched a movie accented with bits of history that invite the curious to enter and enjoy. I loved this Harry. I had to revisit. Blessings xxoo
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Date: 5/29/2022 3:05:00 AM
a wonderful write, dear harry, my sister used to live in a place called Buckden.xx
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Date: 5/28/2022 1:06:00 AM
This is amazing, Harry... So beautifully written... Lovely imagery throughout...
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Date: 5/27/2022 10:36:00 AM
This is so well written....Amber leaves rattle the naked highway like windswept flocks from mountains high...love it. This poem is a FAVE :)
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Date: 5/25/2022 7:06:00 PM
I love Bicycle breaks in the silence of night, glad your muse is still vibrant, thanks for the read Harry, haven't been penning much, I needed this, :)
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Date: 5/24/2022 8:42:00 AM
Wow... this was a treasure. Wonderful writing. Ann
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Date: 5/24/2022 5:12:00 AM
This is such a lovely poem, Harry! I love small villages like Buckden. ~ Regards // paul
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Date: 5/24/2022 2:13:00 AM
Outstanding profound poem, my dearest friend, Harry! Blessings!
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Date: 5/24/2022 1:17:00 AM
Times when I forget, times when I remember. Hopefully let me member the beautiful things.
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Date: 5/23/2022 7:15:00 PM
A walk down memory lane, Well written Harry
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Date: 5/23/2022 1:55:00 PM
Harry, your expression of such magnificent images is just so perfect. Your vivid vision reveals that your previous experiences are still intact there.
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Date: 5/23/2022 6:52:00 AM
Wow Harry, this poem is so outstanding! Breathtaking imagery so exquisitely expressed! Blessings xxoo
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Date: 5/23/2022 4:41:00 AM
Excellent images Harry--you memories still live back there.
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Date: 5/23/2022 12:17:00 AM
A beautiful part of the UK Harry. Once a Yorkshire man always a Yorkshire man. Tom
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