A leader to be followed, A man to judge the dead He stands on the pulpit preaching ‘The Kingdom of Heaven is near,’ he said. A movement, small to start, Followers, chosen, whence did come, A story to develop, Apostles, on his death, they doth become. To him not all stay loyal, A disciple, mendacious, will betray. He […]
Tag: poems
the Spartan child
Protect the Spartan child on the mount Bring him down the mount and back to health Defend the warrior, enveloped in battle Covertly, surreptitiously, by stealth Be Provedore to the unprotected Without they do not go nor suffer yet Support the weak, coerced, from shame, deflected Allow those outside, known, within to come […]
sweet sunshine
A moonlit shadow appeared that dark night, Bright as ever was the sunburnt day. Hail sweet sunshine, with a smile. Dark, grey cloud, suspend, delay. Serendipitous was the chance encounter, Surreptitiously he left. Hark at the raindrops, softly, sweetly. Awaken, she did, surprised, bereft. Raindrops developed into thunder, Lightning followed a partner’s twist. Sweet sunshine, […]
oxymoronically-speaking
Never before, once again Away, at home, forever Sincerely dishonest, as was before Always, maybe, never An honest liar, stubborn tolerance To liberally legislate Hedonistic stoicism Accepting of difference and irate Absence makes the heart grow fonder Out of sight means you’re out of mind Forgetful of those not in our sight What […]
Peas and carrots
Peas, pod, Carrots, bowl, Sliced, boiled, life Bread, toaster, Toasted, plate, Butter spread by knife Water, kettle, Boiled, mug, Sugar. Milk or cream? Coffee, tea Decaf, black Earl grey, breakfast, green Never before Forgot, remind Twenty-four seven, time Bomb, detonate, Self-harm. Relate? TV, Facebook. Mine Broadcast, air Surprise, unfair […]
Unknown
She strove to be the best that she could be, Her foresight led as far as she could see. She never felt out of depth, too far out to sea, She never lost her sense of being with me. Release me to the world as the one I truly am, Deep in thought, in feeling, […]
far horizon
Butterfly in shimmering light, Garden blooming in new season. Kookaburra, sitting, soulful – Poignant is the far horizon. Orchid flowers, life awakens, The day grows ever longer. Shadows present, Sunshine alightens, Prodigious is her effort, action. Human in kind, Love we find In simple, pleasant things. Far horizon, ever closer, Droplets they descend. Life, we wish […]