Tag Archives: Rosemary

11th HOUR, 11th DAY, 11th MONTH

Posted on November 11, 2021 by Universal Octopus

November Rose.Pink and white and mauve.Solitary, still,among the rosemary and late autumnal gorse. Sea winds have blown.The first frosts have frozen the short grass. Spring and summer are memories,midwinter an echo in reverse. November Rose for the dying.November Poppies for … Continue reading →

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REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY

Posted on November 8, 2020 by Universal Octopus

November RosePink and white and mauve.Solitary, still,among the rosemary and late autumnal gorse. Sea winds have blown.The first frosts have frozen the short grass.Spring and summer are memories,midwinter an echo in reverse. November Rose for the dying.November Poppies for the … Continue reading →

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TRANSCENDENTAL ROSE

Posted on March 11, 2020 by Universal Octopus

The year’s first transcendental rosestands where the self-sown apple grows. No pride at being first is shownnor discontent at standing there alone. Among the rosemary and gorseit is its own and only source. .