As I drive to my destination
along the River Tweed
My heart settles...
I can see the farmland
and the rolling hills
Softened by the damp air.
It hasn't rained today but
everything is still wet
from the day before.
The winter-green is greener
Than I imagined were possible.
The buildings, grey, to match the day.
It's a two o'clock sun peeping askance through the fluffy clouds,
Shining silver along the winding river
Creating silhouettes of undressed shivering trees.
With leaves like clothes upon the ground.
My heart settles
as I find myself at my destination
Only to realise I am an hour early.
So I write this poem and wait.
Have a wonderful week
Morag Noffke
Morag Noffke 
What a wonderful poem, Morag, especially your ending! I had to smile!!
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😄😂 I’m glad it made you smile. I’m a stickler for punctuality but sometimes I catch myself out by being too early 😂 thank you for reading it.
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You are most welcome, my friend!
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Lovely descriptions of your surroundings. Photos were nice too.
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Thank you 🙏
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As I read this the sun broke through the clouds here in Milwaukee. Beautiful, Morag.
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Thank you.💟
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Lovely lines, Morag. I was reading along, enjoying the imagery, then laughed out loud at the ending! What better way to use the spare time than write a poem! Cheers!
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😂😂 thank you. 👋
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Lovely poem. Thank you.
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Thank you Selma ❣️
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I’m always an hour early at least, Morag,… I can’t seem to relax unless I’m there, waiting, before time, …. And I love your poem., … your imaginative description, … absolutely beautiful, showing nature and our reaction to her ‘seasonal greetings,’ … 💙🤗
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Thank you 🙏 yes I can’t be late. I also can’t relax. And I often think I must leave 30 minutes earlier, when Derek says we could get there in 10 minutes. But then I confused myself by leaving 30 minutes before the 30 minutes. Thank you for enjoying the drive with me. 😄💟
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‘Twas a pleasure to travel alongside, Morag, …💙🤗
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Lovely!
Thx Morag x
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Thank you 😄🤗xx
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Awesome and fabulous poem Morag.
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Thank you so much 🙏
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Such a delightful and refreshing poem, Morag!
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Thank you, I hope you are well 🙏
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You are always welcome Morag 😊💓
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What a lovely poem! I usually arrive before the scheduled time, but you’ve given me a wonderful idea to use those moments by writing a poem. Thank you 🙏💐
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You are welcome, I’m glad you think it is a good idea! Thank you for your support. 💐🙏💟
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It’s truly my pleasure 🙏💐💗
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What a beautiful way to spend your time–thanks for sharing your poem, and for inspiring us to do the same!
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