Category Archives: Wales

The chimney Pots (written from the window at Awelfa)

The chimney pots became a house a home for birds from around these parts no smoke emitted a cowl, was fitted   dispersing the smoke who actually fitted? that old slate roof   from the very strong pots Facing the … Continue reading

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Moelwynion

This evening just look at the sky a gorgeous blue where great rocks lie the mountain stares back   making me feel wonderful just to see its cliff top gradients its darker side   Great conifers from side to side … Continue reading

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Moelwynion

From my bedroom Over Yonder Moelwynion stares at me a mountainous transfusion Its how it wants to be a dark mass staring avidly at the greenery below looking down at Dolgellau buildings dotted what  a show windows doors and roof … Continue reading

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Dolgellau

A pastel blue sky Moelwynion on high the white hill The little white hill staring down at Dolgellau it’s pinnacle beauty a backdrop of grandness the town   nestled below many listed dry stone walls narrow lanes pretty hills crowded … Continue reading

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Cader Idris

Cader Idris peeps from its missionary high Shrouded  in mist, with its purposeful eye Aware of all  history, rugged it be A great chair of Idris something to see blood curdling light a dominant force a giant evokes its historic … Continue reading

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Later still

Dolgellau is a parchment where Godly artistry takes place every single day Great light is how  it be of the mountains of the fields every single hue rain or sun when the day is done The eyes know what to … Continue reading

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This evening in Dolgellau

A blue sky back the mountain top bathed in a Misty shroud the sun has reached its belly in a shining,  it looks proud Dolgellau bathed in light tonight a big white smile from here   looking out from Awelfa … Continue reading

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A study in light and refinement

Light is the artist of being there to bring out landscapes  where bushes and great swathes of gentle acclaim inclines that bleed and  then share   Tree  tops where shadows  are  rolling where torrents of greyness abide Peering  through Dolgellau’s … Continue reading

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Jackie

I was so fortunate this very morning phoning a taxi and getting jackie ck thoughtful and caring she came on time and she was sharing her thoughts and her kindness  a lass, mindful she made me feel  comfortable clearly a … Continue reading

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Neighbours

I met Cliff today the landscaper   another neighbour of mine a builder  at two a landscaper at One   and a poet with little to do      

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First trip to the Coop

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Dolgellau and the wondering mists

A Misty old morning a can Cambrian  sleep in misty it hung low   not much could we seeWe knew it was hiding it’s white dreamy substance The great cloak of storm land someones confiding   The melee of stalks … Continue reading

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From Glannad to the Cambrians

Through curtains crimson busbes green the chimney pots a roof sized scene out to Dolgellau the many listed buildings some two hundred standing dedicated tenants who live the tradition and see it through it be a mindset, uncontrolled self conscripted … Continue reading

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The Cambrian scene this Monday night

An overture of covered cloud a sky blue stone faced wondrous shroud emits an energy second to Which none other of Natures builders do create historically myriad ways creamy white  each audible phase Cambrian ranges idolise the imaginative Welsh, Surely … Continue reading

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Theresa

AWELFA stands peacefully meant to be here stalwart and in tune observing the clear purposeful landscape The mountains The green, solitude creating the Welsh mountain scene Lots of friendly birds Flutter and fly enjoying the peacefulness and the blue sky … Continue reading

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From the living room

Saturday evening the end of  a day where the sky was azure blue an exceptional play on colours the mountains just all kinds of green rock faces reddening   just to have been absorbing it all all those pigments supreme … Continue reading

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Snowdonia

Everywhere the skies are mirrored On the lakes below The mountains climb so avidly The trees form woods A show of nature so extraordinary Miraculously so Sheep are dotted everywhere That’s a fact I know. 🐑🐏

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Cregennan Lakes

Cader idris A giant was Once living in a time before The mountain And it’s hilltop lakes Ancient woodlands For all our sakes Dolgellau to Barmouth A 4 hour trek Rich and raw A circular route That excites one’s core … Continue reading

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Dolgellau

The rugged stones a facing us the narrow lanes to where eyes might be now peering sitting on a chai walking through this lovely place birds singing all the while so many listed buildings here yes mile after mile   … Continue reading

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Awelfa

Standing proudly at a height above Dolgellau she at a perfect altitude Cader Idris  looks back at me Snowdonia  is active its mountains high it’s  tarns a town of black stone cottages and soonest Rex’s yarns

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The falls

It be a long walk From the car park But I Did it on sticks No word of a lie Mountainous magic Great leafy trees Everywhere beautiful Goodness my knees Aching but really What I could hear Was the great … Continue reading

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Conwy Castle

Approaching Conwy Castle Like reliving a past life A soldier at the battlements A world of dark and strife Tough the stones and the waterside It takes your breath away The Kings quarters And The ten foot wall Good protection … Continue reading

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Beddgelert

In the 13 th Century long ago A hound called gelert and as we know Was at home to protect The cottagers son When the master left And what he’d done Was attack and kill a mighty wolf He protected … Continue reading

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Snowdonia

Reaching Snowdonia What do we see Wonderful mountains Decked in history Colourful plant life Plentiful sights Sheep dotted everywhere Claiming their rights To roam by themselves To taste the green gloaming All the while peacefully Dutifully roaming Waterfalls cascading Down … Continue reading

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Betsy-y – Coed

Where clouds come down and kiss the mountains Where rivers violently exclaim Rushing over rocks of ages creating The white water fame Swallow falls just so much water Is descending from long ago Can you hear the myriad bird song … Continue reading

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Snowdonia

A marvellous National Park Breathtaking views we see Lakes and mountains Forests a huge vivacity Valleys, Crystal waterfalls Wondrous sights to see Wildness is apparent Wherever you be Feral goats and mountain sheep Are dotted here and there Able to … Continue reading

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Bala

North wales boasts the town of Bala An amazing lake we see Surrounded by steep mountains Feeding the river Dee A glacial lake so beautiful Apparently we hear A monster lives deep in its depths Called Teggie and it’s clear … Continue reading

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Dolgellau.(Dol-geth-La i)

The Cadar Idris Mountain Looks down upon the town So many, stone buildings Garnered as a gown Snowdonia apparent Indulging in such thrills Such beauty is beyond imagination All those hills Those lakes Those Crystal waterfalls And beautiful rivers too … Continue reading

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Wild one

A pensive little character Hoping that the wild Home that our god placed him in Will never be defiled Every soul created Has a genuine place And We all share independently What is the chosen space All fed as is … Continue reading

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LLanberis waterfalls

Fairly close to the mountain railway Snowdonia by name A ten minute walk or thereabouts A waterfall of fame Follow the signs it’s easy Down a slippery track And you will hear that energy What is quite the attack Mossy … Continue reading

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