THE WORLD ABOUT ME

By kheldar

Nature, animals, places, things - anything out there really

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RABAT, MALTA

By kheldar on Thu, 14 Jan 2010

We've seen Mdina atop its hill Rabat is waiting for us still, So leave behind its age-old stones Its horses, bells and cicerones.[1] ***** Walk past the "Bacchus" restaurant[2]
Travel
Poem
Certificate U

BOXES, BUNDLES, BAGS

By kheldar on Thu, 04 Nov 2010

A charity shop Just one of many hundreds But this is the one I work in Midst boxes, bags and bundles. Every day donations come In every shape and size Books & knickknacks, shoes & clothes
Miscellaneous
Poem
Certificate U

THE WHALE

By kheldar on Tue, 08 Dec 2009

A whale swims through a surging sea, His soul's unfettered, his spirits's free. There are no foes for him to face None that is save the human race. A whaler ploughs the plunging main,
Other Non-fiction
Poem
Certificate PG

RIVENDELL REFLECTION

By kheldar on Mon, 14 Dec 2009

I just spent a meditation weekend at Rivendell Retreat Centre in East Sussex. Whilst sitting on a seat in the extensive & beautiful grounds I wrote this poem ( www.rivendellretreatcentre.com )
Poem
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ST PAUL'S CATACOMBS, RABAT, MALTA

By kheldar on Fri, 18 Dec 2009

In the Maltese town of rabat are the catacombs where - the Romans buried their dead - I hope this poem conveys some of the incredible atmosphere
Historical Fiction
Poem
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WORCESTER CATHEDRAL

By kheldar on Fri, 18 Dec 2009

Cross the road at Sidbury lights Then say goodbye to temporal sights, 'Neath Edgar Tower, past College Green A passage that leads to a gentler scene.
Other Non-fiction
Poem
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FULL MOON

By kheldar on Sun, 20 Dec 2009

The silver light Of full moon bright Fights off the night-time dark, It weaves a shroud On leaves that cloud The trees that crowd the park. Within its gleam The babbling stream
Miscellaneous
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FORESTS

By kheldar on Wed, 30 Dec 2009

Do you see the mighty forests With their sense of ages past? Of all who've shared their presence Are we to be the last? Man cuts down the forests Not always with just cause
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OCEAN

By kheldar on Wed, 30 Dec 2009

Waves break on a sandy shore In a ceaseless seasaw motion, In & out, and in & out A heartbeat in the ocean. The sea looks kind and gentle Lapping gently on the beach,
Miscellaneous
Poem
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SEASCAPE

By kheldar on Thu, 31 Dec 2009

This is the first poem I ever wrote, must be 25 years ago. I was softer then...
Miscellaneous
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ROCKS

By kheldar on Thu, 31 Dec 2009

The rocks stand in the water Like a moonscape come to earth, They stand there in defiance As they're pounded by the surf. An arrogance surrounds them As waves brake on their sides,
Miscellaneous
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THE FOGHORN

By kheldar on Thu, 31 Dec 2009

The night is fog enshrouded The foghorn sings its tune, In the dark, like some great wolf That serenades the moon. It calls to night-time sailors And keeps them to their path,
Miscellaneous
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WINTER SCENE

By kheldar on Thu, 07 Jan 2010

A combination of shoe and the inclement weather have inspired me to write this poem
Miscellaneous
Poem
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MDINA, MALTA

By kheldar on Thu, 14 Jan 2010

Perched on high atop its hill The "Silent City" is far from still, (1) Cathedral bells in strident tones Seem to shake its age-old stones. In a cool and shaded street
Travel
Poem
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WORCESTER WEATHER

By kheldar on Tue, 02 Feb 2010

This is a very tongue in cheek dig at the weather in Worcester. I fell in love with the place four years ago and I still love it now, only more so.
Humour
Poem
Certificate U
Cherry

EYES UPON THE GROUND

By kheldar on Fri, 05 Feb 2010

Some walk with eyes upon the sky Well my friends that is not I, I walk with eyes upon the ground Here new insights can be found….. The pavement forms an urban skin
Miscellaneous
Certificate PG

SEPERATED AT BIRTH (I.P.)

By kheldar on Sun, 14 Mar 2010

A second, and lighter, response to this week's inspiration point
Humour
Poem
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Cherry

THE SEVEN AGES OF [A SICK PERVERTED] MAN (Warning, may cause offence)

By kheldar on Thu, 25 Nov 2010

In response to Danrama's forum topic on censorship I raised the issue of self-censorship and the fear of writing in the first person. This poem is one I was previously loath to post.
Miscellaneous
Poem
Certificate 18

SUNNY SPELLS

By kheldar on Fri, 26 Nov 2010

My last two post were heavy, the last two days were cold, here’s a bit of nonsense from my archive to put us in mind (hopefully) of other things
Humour
Poem
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Suburban Sundarban

By kheldar on Thu, 14 Jul 2011

A neighbour's cat like a downsized ginger tiger prowls a suburban sundarban. Nimbly negotiating narrow fence tops, those oft trod trails of a square cut, creosoted jungle,
Miscellaneous
Poem
Certificate U

Notes From A Stroll Before Breakfast

By kheldar on Mon, 26 Sep 2011

A solitary flower White against the green, Radiant and virginal Naturally pristine. A lofty weathered oak tree Wears a wrinkled skin, Age is written on its bark Strength lies locked within.
Poem
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Eyesores I Saw

By kheldar on Thu, 19 Jan 2012

I passed a pool of puke today When down the street I strode, Why not use the gutter That runs twixt path and road? Scant yards on a second splash Caused me to check my stride,
Certificate PG