Looking at the Moon through Binoculars

Perfectly round

the moon comes into focus,

luminous, haloed,

almost close enough to touch.

In this lunar landscape

there are mountains, craters

highlands and valleys,

the Sea of Tranquility,

the Ocean of Storms.

Three days’ journey

catapulted through

the blackness of space

past comets, stars

and satellites to reach

my destination.

I’d land on the bright side

of the moon,

my boots sinking into

silvery dust, soft like snow,

I’d jump over moon rocks,

check for signs of life,

then I’d turn to face the earth,

blue and green and beautiful

and I would wave.

The Easter Hat Parade

2K has been busy

2K has had fun

making Easter bonnets

with Dad and with Mum.

We’ve spent many hours

cutting out flowers,

using cardboard and glue

and crepe paper too.

Some hats are like bunnies

with ears floppy and funny,

Others have eggs and chicks,

with colours all sunny.

So put on your hats,

tie up the bow.

Your magnificent creations

make a marvellous show.

Vanessa Proctor

 Things I love about Christmas

For Natalie

Christmas is my favourite time,

the best part of the year,

it’s when we get to celebrate,

our hearts so full of cheer.

I love Christmas stories,

I love Christmas songs,

I love Carols in the Park

where we can sing along.

I love the Christmas table

with its cloth of red and gold,

crackers, candles, fresh pine trees

from deep forests of old.

I love to wrap the presents,

put one beneath the wishing tree,

I love decorations and all the lights

sparkling down on me.

I love the magic of Christmas Eve,

leaving Santa his milk and mince pies,

some carrots for his reindeer

who soar down from the skies.

On Christmas morning I awake

to think of the baby come from above,

remembering why we do it all

because of love, love, love.

Vanessa Proctor