If you wish to travel far and fast, travel light. Take off all your envies, jealousies, unforgiveness, selfishness and fears” Cesare Pavese
Helsinki Sea view Panorama
The city, with a view of a wide panorama The display, fully, filled with so much drama Well, at least, in the words of this poetry to write Just look at it! Then there will be no argument or fight!
“Helsinki isn’t all that bad. It’s a very nice city, and it’s cold really only in wintertime” Linus Torvalds
At the Market Square in the city centre of Helsinki
The non stop hustle and bustle The eternal use of the rustle All them waiting customers Lurking about, during this, summer The well known Market Square The biggest one yet I do swear On this side, of the town Some say even, the jewel of the crown Bursting with all kinds of life Peacefully, without any kind of strife Roaming all of them stands Even if you are not a great fan But still, you may enjoy the ambiance So come on down, and do, take a chance
“So, we meet again! My dearest, not! Monday! Why can’t you be gone already?” Gun Roswell
Monochrome Monday
Monochromatic It’s really electric Even with only a few colours You can smell the odours Of the world of greys Where all the light And even shadows stay
Monochromatic Is the world often seen But even the plain shades From white to all the greys The nuances are there You just need to stare And up they pop, in your face
Monochromatic I am getting quite ecstatic The dance of light And the bass of shadow Never me fail Just letting it all go The bright colours Do not bother me anymore
It’s so hard to get up I try to resist the huff and puff Looking out the window, wishing I wasn’t here Rather someplace nice, over there
Even on this silent Sunday I know this is not my day For I am feeling sick and tired Not creative or even inspired
The same ol same ol awaits Doing all the things I love to hate The only cheer for me the pictures From a happier time far in the past
I know deep inside this feeling won’t luckily last But dwelling on it for a moment I gasp And then after a few passing hours I get up, and once again, somehow, feel within, the lost power
And, yeah baby, I’m back again As the cliche strikes and then I smile It’s been a long while But for now, that’ll do just fine
“Cats are the best, soft and fluffy and… completely ignoring you!” Gun Roswell
Striped Feline
Striped feline Or a soft purring ball How easy to unwind Soon to a sleep fall Hypnotized By those wide eyes The limber steps Command respect You can never own them Just borrow for a while But rest assured, the little gems Will leave you in big smiles
“Travelling can be such fun, unless it’s not” Gun Roswell
Gone a Fishing
When the sign says, “Gone fishing” That means all the bells and whistles that usually ring Have completely silenced for the afternoon And the boat is way, way out there in the lagoon
Don’t try to call me on my mobile phone Do not tempt me with a sweet or a scone I am completely out of it all for a while And no matter who says what, I’m doing it in style
Fishing, fishing, ain’t catching a damn thing But I am singing, grinning and clinging Onto a hope, for catching a big fish to sell Or at least, the tallest of tales to everyone to tell
“Travelling can be such fun, unless it’s not” Gun Roswell
Water life
After twenty-five years, it was time to set foot on the island of Crete. Yes, years do fly by so fast, it’s better not to start counting backwards, rather use the safe term “a few years ago”. It was interesting to see, what had changed and what had not. Of course, this wasn’t a whole island trip, rather a one week fun packed package holiday in the midst of the working year. But still, there is no law saying, it can’t be enjoyable. But moving on, the island was lush green, as it was spring time and not too many tourists yet, since it was off season.
So, what is the number one thing to do when in Greece? Go to the beach, of course! What else did you think? Well, a beach, pool, spa, any kind of water source really you can find, and believe you me, there are plenty to choose from. All clear, blues and turquoise shades, some with waves and others more calmer soothing places.
Take your pick on the activities, be that sightseeing while hiking up and down the hills. Go fishing and catch a tall tale (at least). Or simply relax and bathe under the sun (better stay under the parasol if you are from the North like me!).
Travelling can be such fun, unless it’s not” Gun Roswell
In the Sun a Bathing
To the sunny beach it’s time to go Because today we’ll take things slow Laying down, reading and resting Maybe later, the cool waves testing
Take a dip in the blue ocean Or read a good book, in slow motion Later when hungry, try a buffet Eat some seafood, you can’t get enough of it
Remember to lotion, with SPF of high Or in the late evening, you’ll be in denial Red as a lobster may seem like fun But soon your skin will come undone