Once the lifeline gave to me A chance to start again I couldn’t turn back away I couldn’t say just when The world had come to greet me The earth had come to see Whatever it offered as reward Was what we’d keep for free But how did we get that reward That … Continue reading Poem – The lifeline
Month: March 2016
Poem – Swings and round-a-bouts
Happiness found in day at Fair, Worry left at home. Sadness knocking on neighbour’s door As Concern's left lying on the floor. Excitement joins Happiness at the Fair - Anxiety lost along the road - Sleeplessness found in another’s bed - Loneliness’ is Gloom - Gloom sees red. Delight joins his friends at … Continue reading Poem – Swings and round-a-bouts
Poem – Oliver
Oliver strolled to the highest mountain To seek out a magical sight. It was a mountain greener than the greenest of pastures, It spoke of goodness and light. From the mountain-top Oliver saw the cliffs, Far to the west they stood. On top a four-leafed clover found By the wee man wearing a hood. A … Continue reading Poem – Oliver
Poem – Anything…
Build a bridge I walk across Over the harbor I drive on through Build a canopy Shade me from sun Stay inside I come in too Build a lifeline I'll hold it tight Is it longer than A piece of string? Build a life With me in it … Continue reading Poem – Anything…
Poem – Blood
An eerie sound of silence Came over the sky Standing just inside the door Not knowing what I’d find A couple lying out of bed On top of bed-sheets, I was told Strangers that had left a thread Betwixt – between the fold Was this my lot, was this my place Nothing natural ‘bout … Continue reading Poem – Blood
Poem – Pictures and words
Words, they drew me unto you An easel read to me A letter, brush A page, a stroke Mono-syllabically Delight, to write A bird, in flight A feather on the floor Chapter, aloud In front of crowd More come through open door Sit anywhere Drawn to share On easel is a portrait … Continue reading Poem – Pictures and words
Poem – Tomorrow, today…
Every day I live Is yesterday for me A life half gone – but Yet to begin Every day I live Is tomorrow, newly found A life, renewed to Live without, within Twenty-four hours Passes by Today’s tomorrow now A life I dreamt But never thought Would come Three days ago Was … Continue reading Poem – Tomorrow, today…