Late posting this one. The last 24 hours has been punctuated by loss of power and internet. I used Paul Brookes’ photo for the inspiration. You can see his and the other cloud images here.

Cloudpath

And if the cloud path led the way
to somewhere beyond night and day,
would we follow?

Would we dare to leave the known,
the gravel path, the ploughed field sown,
like the swallow,

that flies across the wild sea deep?
Upon the waves, how do they sleep,
land left behind?

Braver than I’d ever be,
to trust to wings to cross the sea,
my homeland find.

Inspired by all three photos, you can see them here on Paul Brookes’ blog.

Cloudpools

Whirlpools in the sky
of dragon-feathers and bird-scales
the clotted shadows of sea fret
midnight-dark
turn with the constellations
glittering in the unsounded depths
of black space
reflected in still water
all anger stripped away.

This is based on all three photos. You can see them on Paul’s blog here.

If

If the sun is fire
and clouds are ash
what is the blue?

Mirror, illusion, a wish?

Skyscape always in motion,
tracked and driven
by the winds of the world,

trawled, not by the finger of God,
but by veils of cormorants,
grey herons,
white egret drifts,

through reds and blues
and into night.

It is a delight to invite my lovely friend and talented author, Joy Wood, back to Patricia’s Pen. Congratulations to Joy on the launch of her brand new novel Secrets and Lies. Joy has come along to tell my readers a little about it. Without further ado it’s over to Joy.

Writing is my Passion

Joy Wood

Writing books is the “easy” bit – I come up with a story but then need to make it desirable for my readers. Fortunately, I’m surrounded by people who want me to succeed, including my brilliant, insightful editor, and talented cover designer.

I strive with each novel to create a narrative that invites the reader into a captivating, engaging and menacing world. My previous five independently published books fall into the crime category and use twists and turns to keep the reader turning the pages well into the night.

My…