Poem for Penny

I wrote this poem for my close friend, a beautiful woman dear to my heart, a very talented Poetess hailing from the UK – Penny Granger.

Feathered wings from above
With the wind, as she sails
O’er the coast, headed west
On a course to share tales

Β© 2026 Phil Perkins


PHOTO CREDIT: modified photo from unsplash.com.

Jet Airliner, by Steve Miller Band (1976) – see lyrics here.

Comments

22 responses to “Poem for Penny”

  1. Penn,… Avatar

    Hello to you my darling man , …’tis a very uplifting and descriptive poem, …wonderfully written of course and on course methinks, … un volo che vorrei tanto prendere, amore mio… ❀️

    1. Phil Avatar

      Good afternoon, my darling lady Penny. So sweet your words, a response I adore, and you’re always welcome, here, now and forevermore. L’amore della mia vita che vola: Γ¨ una visione cosΓ¬ meravigliosa… ❀️

      1. Penn,… Avatar

        πŸ’«β€οΈπŸ’«

  2. Giannis Pit Avatar

    Very beautiful poem, Phil. Penny will be happy for this. Very sensitive and lyric.

    1. Phil Avatar

      Thank you, Giannis. Much appreciated πŸ‘

  3. luisa zambrotta Avatar

    Simply wonderful!

    1. Phil Avatar

      You’re a sweet heart, dear Luisa ~ thank you! βœ¨πŸ€—

      1. luisa zambrotta Avatar

        My pleasure 🌹🌹🌹

  4. Vidisha Mitra Avatar

    Beautiful 😊

    1. Phil Avatar

      Thanks so much, dear Vidisha ~ glad you like it πŸ€—

  5. trumstravels Avatar

    Lovely words Phil and Steve Miller band was one of my favourite bands

    1. Phil Avatar

      You have good taste in music, dear Susan, and I appreciate your kind words ~ thank you! βœ¨πŸ€—

  6. Hazel Avatar

    She has angel wings! Beautiful poem for her.

    1. Phil Avatar

      Yes, she does indeed, dear Hazel. You’re a sweet heart ~ thank you! πŸŒΊβœ¨πŸ€—

      1. Hazel Avatar

        My pleasure, Phil!

  7. moragnoffke Avatar

    I miss Penn’s beautiful posts πŸ’Ÿ

    1. Phil Avatar

      As do I, dear Morag. I know she’ll be back, hopefully one day soon, writing more splendid poetry. She’s got a lot on her plate, presently, but doing well. Thanks for visiting, my friend, and I wish you a wonderful week ahead! πŸŒΊβœ¨πŸ€—

      1. moragnoffke Avatar

        Yes she does. πŸ™πŸ’Ÿ Thank you, you too πŸ€—

  8. Debbie D. Avatar

    Lovely poem for a lovely lady! πŸ’– I miss her blog as well, and look forward to the time she returns.

    1. Phil Avatar

      I appreciate your kind words, dear Debbie, and concur ~ Penny is a lovely and talented lady, one who’s company I adore, and who’s poetic presence I miss. Thank you! πŸ€—βœ¨

  9. Bridgette Avatar

    So beautiful ❀️❀️❀️

    1. Phil Avatar

      Thanks a bunch, dear Bridgette ~ much appreciated! πŸ€—βœ¨

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