Sometimes

Sometimes life does get you down

You want to experience the open outdoors – but the rain is lashing down outside and the thought of getting wet, well say no more.

Perhaps tomorrow will be a better day.

Within

Within the sea of

Mist and rain

I am abandoned

Of all hope.

Grey all around

Haunted of silence

The world appears

To have come to an end.

Sunday gloom

All Saints Day

Even they

Are unable

To save

The day.

 

Alone to ponder

This lonely trail

The only way I know

Is to walk on

In the hope

That one day soon

I may

Find my way.

 

By

Chrichton’s Diary © 2009

Halloween

The other night Kirra and ‘I’ were out walking, when the sound of what appeared to be an owl in voice echoing through the trees.

This rather unnerved poor Kirra :shock:  as she looked up to me for reassurance and protection.

Of course I had the perfect answer to reassure my wee Irish Princess.

“The owl who hoots – is frightened of you”.

 

With that Kirra was once more back on the trail… and ‘I’ remained ever vigilant for the unexpected

 

Just remember, as you go out in the dead of night :shock: “Who is watching who :shock:

 

HAPPY HALLOWEEN – EVERYONE

 

Autumn Sunshine

These past days have seen exceptional good weather with continuous blue skies and sunshine with a heat density far in excess of what we had during the summer months.

Such weather brings folk back outdoors to enjoy picnics, walks and many outdoor activities and since our location is on the edge of the National Park and the munros – a popular attraction for walkers and climbers.

Autumn is evident in the carpets of leaves as far as the eye can see as well as the changing colours of the landscape.

We can be thankful for the sunshine and heat wave as it has allowed the ground some respite from the deluge of rainfall in recent weeks.

Even those who enjoy the Kayak are back enjoying the loch and rivers.

Don’t go in the Water

 

Play time for Kirra

 

 

Even if she keeps well away from the water.

My Inspiration

 

My companion is a Cavalier King Charles – ruby in colour and a perfect lady.

Since she came into my life, her enthusiasm had such an effect on me it helped me to focus on my writings and in particular poetry as we embarked upon our daily walks.

She loves to meet humans as well as other dogs where ever she goes.

Cavaliers do bring so much joy into our lives and we must ensure they are given every care and love in return.

A Church of Status

 

Church of prayers

Of folk in congregation

Whatever the weather

May bring.

Their attendance

Is beyond doubt

For the pews are waiting

In this God’s place.

Character of status

Stained of time

As windows depict

Visitors from afar.

Years take their toll

Not only of building

As folk no longer

The congregation

Becomes so few.

And yet this place

Shall exist

For its place

Is secure

A church of prayers

Even in modern times.

By

 

Chrichton’s Diary - 2009