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Snowdrops are breaking cover.
They are reconnoitring,
filing their reports.
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©John Looker 2021
Posted by: John Looker | 5 February, 2021
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Published by Bennison Books, 2015, priced at cost, through Amazon
Published by Bennison Books, 2015, priced at cost, through Amazon
Poetry from John Looker 
“Gathering strength
For the big push”
Good to hear from you John, hows things?
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By: The Cheesesellers Wife on 5 February, 2021
at 16:53
Not bad thanks Kim! At least we have some nice walks locally. Hope you do too.
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By: John Looker on 5 February, 2021
at 18:10
Yes we do, we are close to the Hampshire Downs.
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By: The Cheesesellers Wife on 5 February, 2021
at 23:16
Hi John,
I love snowdrops for their own sake, such plucky little blooms signalling the approach of spring. But I also have a personal reason, which the military imagery in your haiku links into.
Snowdrops were the favourite wildflower of my wonderful Grandad Dawson, a First World War hero, who was mentioned in dispatches and won the Military Medal “for bravery in the field.” He survived the war uninjured, became a Chief Inspector with the Lancashire Constabulary, and died on 1st May 1975, aged 82.
The greatest compliment ever paid me was that I’m very like him. Actually though, he had more hair on top than me!
Best always,
Paul
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By: Paul Beech on 7 February, 2021
at 11:03
It’s good to hear from you Paul, and thanks for sharing this memory – a rather precious reminiscence of a true hero. You probably have more of him in you than you dare to acknowledge.
In my case, I was named John after a grandfather who died in the London Blitz. I adopted his surname Looker as a pen name in tribute. Who knows how much we inherit?
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By: John Looker on 7 February, 2021
at 15:05
Thought to make a visit. I should more often as I do love your way of writing. You bring Nature to life in a way that is both real and refreshing…personalities plus! I love that. Take care.
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By: Renee Espriu on 12 February, 2021
at 03:21
Thank you Renee – that’s most encouraging! You too, take care and stay well.
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By: John Looker on 14 February, 2021
at 20:19
If you find me encouraging, I am honored as you are a gifted writer who seems to write we ease and confidence. I admire you, John.
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By: Renee Espriu on 15 February, 2021
at 01:09
That really is most kind. Like you, Renee, I write because I enjoy doing so!
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By: John Looker on 15 February, 2021
at 08:14
Exquisite as always, John. Thank you.
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By: gonecyclingagain on 15 March, 2021
at 10:19
Thanks Nick. It was good to see you on the Zoom poetry launch over the weekend. I was a bit slow realising who was speaking to me at the very start, with the different faces popping up on screen, which is why I looked a bit stupid! 🤪
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By: John Looker on 16 March, 2021
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