Recently I had a vacation to the village of Hawkshead in the English lake district. This short poem I have written is about a local stream called Blackbeck and the walks we undertook along its banks and local countryside. On a misty early morn, Within the shaded vale, Where a cobweb-soaked display, Hanging, balanced, frail,…

Saturday May 16th 2026 is Armed forces day in the United States. This poem I have written is dedicated to all those from the US that served and passed through England during WW2. To the west of Cambridge is a unique plot of land, donated to the United States to bury its wartime dead. With…

Remembering on this day, Lt Ralph Shaw DSO, 11th Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment, Son of W W E & Lucy Shaw of Handsworth, Birmingham. Killed in Action 28th April 1917 Battle of Arras. A young man’s call to arms,  From the midland urban sprawl, Full of life and youthful charms, Leading men into battle one…

Inspired by the Dymock poets thought I would write a poem about the Malvern hills having frequented the town, hills and showground in the past and as it’s St Georges day today April 23rd decided this would be a good day to publish. Rising above that county’s ground, Oaks and bluebells to be found, On…

It’s strange how you can remember some events from your life and forget others. One of my earliest memories that stays in my mind is that of my Mother taking me to the next village from where I lived to catch a train which was being driven by my maternal grandfather. I wasn’t quite four…

I very much enjoy writing Poetry, this blog page is probably a bit of a giveaway. I enjoy the exploration of the subject matter, then creating the verse and the rhyme. And yes I do use the internet to find words and their rhyming equivalent and their synonym. Saves looking through a dictionary or a…

Hi I’m James Findon and welcome to my poetry blog. I want to share with you the joy of poetry and maybe inspire you to write as well. It all started with a book I read about a guy named Edward Thomas who was a literary critic who then went on to write poetry. Tragically…