Under the sun, but, under the parasol

Posted on June 25, 2020 by Gun Roswell

“There is just something so fun, laying, under the bright sun, but only, if I have my parasol, where I lay down without being too dull!” Gun Roswell

Under the sun, but, under the parasol

The sun is shining, so brightly, against the blue of the sky
Nothing or no other experience in life, makes me really, smile
As does this meteorological phenomena do, to little ol’ moi
When I have made the trek to the beach, for the day encore en foi
But this is not just about throwing some French around
But rather, to enjoy a day, resting, even if lying, on the ground
A day at the beach, in theory at least, is a plan totally sound
But if the heat gets a tad too much to resist, and groaning out loud
Becomes the permanently made, teeth grinding non-vowels
Then it is that time, when the parasol comes to play
Quickly setting up the plastic colourful monstrosity to full display
Never mind the outlook, it’s fine because I myself won’t look
At the contraption, now above my very large head, slightly shook
Because, I will be happy on this one day of summer no matter what
Even with all them flies and other types, I away have to swat
This one single day I have earned with much work and sweat
So I will be damned if the heat or what ever other problem might me let
Feel less of fun, or any other type of good feeling
As I lay here, watching the day, pass me by, leading
Towards the hopefully calm and setting sun for the evening
When I will leave this place, with a smile on my face

Until next year, when I get one day off and to the beach, once again trot
With my parasol naturally, so I can enjoy, the sun, fully!

Wordless Wednesday (with a few words)

Posted on June 24, 2020 by Gun Roswell

Sailing, into the blue, to cure, all, of my blues, failing, now continued, in the blue, it is eternal, for us, chosen few.

Bus stop and a Cafe

Posted on June 22, 2020 by Gun Roswell

“Mondays without colour, what a drag!” Gun Roswell

Bus stop and a Cafe

In thIn the middle of drizzling rain
A coffee cup, left a small stain
On the table of a minimalistic cafe
In the middle of a heavy street traffic
An unusual place for a respite
Almost on the tracks of a tram to sit
But the colourfully painted frame
And the comfortable seats, can take the blame
Of wanting to take a break
A few moments the city’s dust to shake
Before continuing exploration
In this small town Scandinavian

A Bench to Sit on, on a Sunday afternoon

Posted on June 14, 2020 by Gun Roswell

“I don’t generally like running. I believe in training by rising gently up and down from the bench” Satchel Paige

A Bench to Sit on, on a Sunday afternoon

The moving, must be forward
In this weather so totally hot
But I need a place to rest for a moment
Before I can continue, this utter torment
So, after searching, for a long, long moment
I found one seat, made out of wood
Maybe, it would not be too hard
Rather, just suitably good
Or then, it might just be too soft, for a fit!
But no matter the surface
I so totally need to rest!

Esplanade- Helsinki

Posted on June 12, 2020 by Gun Roswell

“If you wish to travel far and fast, travel light. Take off all your envies, jealousies, unforgiveness, selfishness and fears” Cesare Pavese

Esplanade – Helsinki

Down the esplanade

We like to parade

With a gentle sway

For a while in the cafes stay

Until summer will fade

And to indoors we will trade

Harbour in Helsinki

Posted on June 11, 2020 by Gun Roswell

“Iyou wish to travel far and fast, travel light. Take off all your envies, jealousies, unforgiveness, selfishness and fears” Cesare Pavese

Harbour in Helsinki

The city panorama

Display filled with drama

Well, at least in the words

Of a known Americana!

Ferris wheels, Cranes and such

Sure packed a lot of stuff

And into just one image!

Now all we need to do,

Is to put the ball into the scrimmage

Don’t have a clue?

Well, just follow the mimic

I promise, it’s not a gimmick!

Aleksanterinkatu – Helsinki

Posted on June 10, 2020 by Gun Roswell

“If you wish to travel far and fast, travel light. Take off all your envies, jealousies, unforgiveness, selfishness and fears” Cesare Pavese

Aleksanterinkatu – Helsinki

The fearless leader from Russia

Made such a fuss-ia

Wanted a statue

And a street no less

As a name sake

Oh, we are no fools

And know he was a fake

He had his dues

But I must confess

The names sound kinda cool!

Golden Moment in the sky

Posted on June 9, 2020 by Gun Roswell

“That golden moment, reflected, in the windows, in the afternoon light – looks like we live in the golden city!” Gun Roswell

Golden moment in the sky

The windows reflecting the light

As the afternoon’s sun is still bright

Colouring all the surfaces with gold hue

Completely irradiating the feeling of blue

A lyrical moment for the mundane grey

The feeling of dull quickly fading away

As the tall towers and the low windows

Make us believe in fairy tales and wonders

Our city now the golden one

Before the illusion comes undone

And we are back to the mundane vision

Of dull surfaces needing revision

Red for Monday

Posted on June 8, 2020 by Gun Roswell

“Mundane Mondays are the best” Gun Roswell

Red for Monday

When the mundane Monday raises its grey and dull head
Why not sprinkle some fun and colour up in the air instead
Maybe put some deep red on an old house
Otherwise sticking out like a sire louse

Even paint the barn door
In the colour most of us adore
And when completed all them upgraded and some leftover paint remains
Head on, to the garden and slap on a coat of smarting
Onto, the tiny windmill, always giving the chill, even warning
When the wind blows or then if it sometimes storms
So, now, definitely going strong
Simply because, red, has the perk on
This mundane Monday, not any more glum
But really starting to be fun!