If you look up my Area 17 blog post "Presence: A core part of haiku poetry – Article in progress for Writing Poetry: the haiku way by Alan Summers" you will find how to find Paddington Bear, as he's now easily located and made a marmalade sandwich if he's eaten the one under his hat. :-)
The one I saw was one left by a child and placed on top of a dry stone wall in case they could be reunited.
Michael Bond (13 January 1926 – 27 June 2017) and his creation of Paddington Bear which have sold more than than 35 million Paddington books around the world. His first book was published in 1958 and his last in 2017, a span of 59 years. WIKIPEDIA
Ah, with dry stone walls in abundance here in the Mourne country, Northern Ireland, I could easily imagine a child leaving her bear outside when called in for lunch. And of course the juxtaposition between the dryness of the stone walls and wetness of the rain makes it even more pertinent. And who doesn't love Paddington Bear
Coincidentally I was nipping over to London to meet Bill (Kenney) at the Southbank and stumbled across the movie launch of Paddington Bear 2. I got to meet Bill but alas I missed Paddington but saw him again at the train station. :-)
Yes, there is quite an irony as dry stone walls do face all weathers. He was looking forlorn, and it makes me think of all the displaced people around the war due to war and profit too alas.
December 27th, 2017 at 11:39 am
Oh, so that's where he went. We were looking for him at Paddington Station. Well done, Alan.
Bill Kenney
December 28th, 2017 at 4:41 am
Thanks Bill! :-)
If you look up my Area 17 blog post "Presence: A core part of haiku poetry – Article in progress for Writing Poetry: the haiku way by Alan Summers" you will find how to find Paddington Bear, as he's now easily located and made a marmalade sandwich if he's eaten the one under his hat. :-)
The one I saw was one left by a child and placed on top of a dry stone wall in case they could be reunited.
warm regards,
Alan
December 27th, 2017 at 4:55 pm
Michael Bond (13 January 1926 – 27 June 2017) and his creation of Paddington Bear which have sold more than than 35 million Paddington books around the world. His first book was published in 1958 and his last in 2017, a span of 59 years. WIKIPEDIA
December 28th, 2017 at 10:39 am
I love this, but I’m very glad he’s got a duffle coat and wellies.
December 28th, 2017 at 11:42 am
Thank you sister! :-)
December 28th, 2017 at 5:58 pm
Ah, with dry stone walls in abundance here in the Mourne country, Northern Ireland, I could easily imagine a child leaving her bear outside when called in for lunch. And of course the juxtaposition between the dryness of the stone walls and wetness of the rain makes it even more pertinent. And who doesn't love Paddington Bear
Nice one, Alan.
marion
December 29th, 2017 at 5:08 am
Coincidentally I was nipping over to London to meet Bill (Kenney) at the Southbank and stumbled across the movie launch of Paddington Bear 2. I got to meet Bill but alas I missed Paddington but saw him again at the train station. :-)
December 30th, 2017 at 5:23 am
I hear it's a good film. ?
December 30th, 2017 at 6:16 am
I will be watching it next week with some good friends all over 21 years old. :-)
December 30th, 2017 at 8:26 am
Hahahaha – enjoy :)
December 28th, 2017 at 8:26 pm
Really like how the ku begins with “dry” and ends with “rain”. The transition brings a touch of sadness. Great work Alan.
December 29th, 2017 at 5:09 am
Thanks Dave!
Yes, there is quite an irony as dry stone walls do face all weathers. He was looking forlorn, and it makes me think of all the displaced people around the war due to war and profit too alas.