jackie scutt writing

write-now
I am just back from a trip to the Isles of Scilly with my long-time friends Linda & Sandra who make a visit most years.
The islands are inspirational, shimmering in turquoise waters, pulling you in to the ebb and flow of the tides and to appreciate the wonder of life at walking pace.
Sandra produces beautiful water-colour sketches and drawings and, this year, we have decided to collaborate on a book with her images and my words.
Here are some of the words from the poem.
You can buy the book or download it as a free E-book. Click on the cover below to preview the pages.
29.4.22

Sandra in the coastguard cafe on St Agnes.
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archipelago
a group of islands
rocks and
wrecks
white sand
white horses
dogs and
carts
the Scillonian comes
the Scillonian goes
off for the day
people merge mid-morning
at the quay
to queue for a boat
a sea of bobble
hats and rainproofs
sturdy shoes and
sticks
bins in the backpack
camera and phone
another layer
just to be safe
breathe in breathe out
time is measured here
at walking pace
circle the paths
enter the maze
get lost in the rocks
or trudge the muddy trails
a passing nod
a smile as you shift
to share the space
or cycle by
the Scillonian comes
the Scillonian goes
[extract from water colour sketch]