He lay on sand a sober man and thought of what might be, His precious love in yonder house in care of family The gathering dusk was settling in a melancholy mood That aching feeling deep inside revealed his lack of food. The family didn’t him approve, they’d whisked her from his sight But Eric had that yearning still he’d give it one last fight. … Continue reading True Love
It was in first year of High School I met Les. Actually his name was Brian, but for some strange reason I’ve never been able to understand his whole family called him Les. He was a quiet boy; one you’d never suspect of any mischievous intent. He wore his halo with the cool air of the innocent, but lurking deep inside was a hidden well … Continue reading My Friend Les
Nala. A mini-novel fictional story set in the island of Sri Lanka Chapter 1 Appu Silva stood up to his knees in the waters of the Kelani River with the mill elephants, splashing, prodding, and whispering sounds which could only be understood by these work animals as he sought to keep … Continue reading NALA
To all you cyber friends of mine I offer you my Valentine, And trust that on this happy day You’ll hear your own true lover say “I love you,” and they give to you A lot of presents, not a few, And do those things that build your trust As acts of love not ‘cause they must; And when at … Continue reading My Valentines
Happy dancing round the tree Sweet sixteen that’s Stephanie Every day is just the same Wants to enter any game Sun or rain the same to her Children all to her defer She’s the leader of the pack Tag her first she’ll tag you back People seek her company Love this girl she’s fancy free From the stranger first to meet To the neighbour down … Continue reading Stephanie
November 1953 I wrote my last High School tests, cleared my desk and headed home to await results published February 1954 by Queensland University, Brisbane, Australia. I can still remember rushing to the corner grocery store to purchase the Courier Mail newspaper and scan insert lists for results. I’d passed! My Father Eric who loved formality made an official presentation to me as soon as … Continue reading My First Job
There’s no greater feeling than having your parent say, “You don’t have to come shopping with us today.” To a teenage boy there’s nothing more humiliating than going to a department store to join the family in line behind Mom lingering in the lingerie department while the rest of the brood watch Dad fidget and cast furtive glances around to see if friends are gleefully … Continue reading Home Alone
Jack loved to be out in the garden. Since moving into his retirement home six months previous, he’d decided that fifty years of his working life spent mostly behind a desk or in conference rooms should be filed away for good. Life henceforth would consist of as many outdoor activities he could manage to fit into the day. The fatigue of his last year of … Continue reading Jack Learns to Retire
The announcer on our evening news Was looking rather glum, Presenting all the latest views Assuming we were dumb He told us that the outer space We’d poisoned over years Would soon destroy the human race He almost came to tears! Then focused on the raging wars That flourished round the earth Through broken glass and shattered doors And flying broken turf Came cries of … Continue reading The News
Above image copyright to Free Horse Graphics http://www.cartoonclipartworld.com We’d been back in town for a couple of years when Ben asked if I’d like to spend the weekend at his place. I’d known Ben but a short while, but had noted he had a very cute sister. Even before I’d had time to think about it I blurted out a quick “yes!” Ben dropped by … Continue reading Bareback Riding
