Category Archives: Wales

Later still

Posted on July 21, 2025 by Rex Tyler

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

Posted on July 21, 2025 by Rex Tyler

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

Posted on July 21, 2025 by Rex Tyler

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

Posted on July 20, 2025 by Rex Tyler

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

Posted on July 20, 2025 by Rex Tyler

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

Posted on July 20, 2025 by Rex Tyler
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Dolgellau and the wondering mists

Posted on July 15, 2025 by Rex Tyler

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

Posted on July 14, 2025 by Rex Tyler

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

Posted on July 14, 2025 by Rex Tyler

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

Posted on July 13, 2025 by Rex Tyler

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

Posted on July 12, 2025 by Rex Tyler

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

Posted on June 27, 2025 by Rex Tyler

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

Posted on May 28, 2025 by Rex Tyler

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

Posted on April 9, 2025 by Rex Tyler

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

Posted on March 29, 2025 by Rex Tyler

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

Posted on January 23, 2025 by Rex Tyler

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

Posted on January 19, 2025 by Rex Tyler

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

Posted on January 19, 2025 by Rex Tyler

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

Posted on January 19, 2025 by Rex Tyler

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

Posted on January 19, 2025 by Rex Tyler

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

Posted on January 17, 2025 by Rex Tyler

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

Posted on January 16, 2025 by Rex Tyler

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）

Posted on January 16, 2025 by Rex Tyler

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

Posted on January 2, 2025 by Rex Tyler

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

Posted on January 1, 2025 by Rex Tyler

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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LLanberis

Posted on January 1, 2025 by Rex Tyler

All those long years ago In a place full of light Mountains and waterfalls Into the night Dinorwig Quarry And some 3000 men Worked like the clappers For hours maybe ten Snowdonia’s vista Happened around Where so many sheep Gobbled … Continue reading →

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Pandy Bach

Posted on December 19, 2024 by Rex Tyler

On a bend it stands so quietly For many moons me thinks In a secret hallowed garden To a leaning cow shed links An ancientness about it all Secluded and alone A house of Fae remembrance One look and I … Continue reading →

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Francesca of Tom Parry Ffestiniog

Posted on December 9, 2024 by Rex Tyler

The artist the agent Francesca was who Helped us house hunting So much she did do Gave up her time And cheeringly Aligned with our thoughts So amicably Showed us Ffestiniog Manon road and beyond Her cordiality Felt like a … Continue reading →

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Wales and the wonderful mountains

Posted on December 3, 2024 by Rex Tyler

10,000 years ago The mountains formed And seemingly Rose up to be counted The Welsh expectantly Any one who saw These wondrous rocky edifices Would in fact see what we see Look across the valleys How the summits do reach … Continue reading →

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Parc

Posted on December 3, 2024 by Rex Tyler

A meaningful existence The significance of soul The equivalence of Eryri It’s mountainous control A metaphorical murmur Expressive to be sure The rolling high borne rock scapes Impressiveness galore Sheep dotted all around the place Situated high Right up on … Continue reading →

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