November 1. Now that’s a date I don’t need a reminder for even though I’ve taken all precautions and put it into every electronic media at my disposal as a reminder. That’s the day I got hitched, or to use the more polite form, married. I remember it as one of these dismal rainy days adding to the usual set of worries about planning such … Continue reading Wedding
It happened many years ago and I remember well A jagged flying piece of glass, a story sad to tell As hastily I plucked it out, my life force flowing free, I knew that wound would ever be a living part of me. For many years that tender spot would shrink from human touch So I’d protect it at all costs it didn’t take that … Continue reading Handling Life’s Wounds
Climbing on the mountain trail Slipping feet on treacherous shale Chilling in the morning air Other pilgrims passing there, Left his family long before Searching heaven’s open door With his begging bowl in hand Over rivers, burning sand. Saffron robe sways in the breeze Whispers prayers his god to please, Glances toward those distant hills Sparkling snow and wind that chills. Ashram* hiding out of … Continue reading Pilgrim
It was the year 1960 and I‘d decided to further my education in accounting. It had been a hard decision to return to school. My career with the public accounting firm of A H Leitch & Son was on track, and it was tempting to stay on board and rake in the cash each week rather than go back to school. In school money flowed … Continue reading Blessings from Heaven
Lorikeets from feeders look, Neighbour’s cat lurks nearby tree Loves his secret shady nook Watching birds and watching me. Raven sitting on the fence Cocks his head from side to side Arching wings in quick defence Calls his mate come sit beside. Magpie searching on the lawn Cool where insects love to play, He’ll carefully check the stands of corn Chuckling on … Continue reading Our Bird Friends
In celebration of Easter Written for my Christian cyber friends The Setting of this poem: Immediately following His death and the resurrection, Jesus reconnects with his dispirited followers to encourage them. They were so unhappy they didn’t recognize who it was walking beside them on the way to their home in Emmaus. Reference: The Bible, Luke 24:13-35 This poem is written in sonnet format Two … Continue reading Emmaus Road
At age 21 I’d managed to acquire and dispose of four cars. The oil burning Vauxhall, my first car, had given way to a more sedate Hillman Minx at the urging of those who’d been caught in the blue smoke contrails the Vauxhall emitted. However my national service army training soon gave me a taste for a more rugged vehicle, so an army mechanic friend … Continue reading My Foolish Years
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