Line stretched long and movement slow People stand in helpless daze, Some have stood from sunrise glow Waiting in this human maze Money spent and unemployed, Hunger burning deep inside, Destiny a hopeless void On the streets they must reside. Forman takes one man aside Steers him through the open gate, Probably he won’t confide What his chances? Has to wait! … Continue reading MODERN LIFE
Off with a flash I spurred the horse to test the animal’s strength, On sandy track near a water course as I rode to explore its length. The wind on my face refreshed that day The horse felt me urging on Through a briar patch, and it’s sad to say I emerged with arm flesh torn. Bridle drawn to the onward rush … Continue reading Out Riding
He turned away from Suzy’s ire A look of hurt upon his face, Her words were like a burning fire So now he’d leave this dismal place! He’d come home with some roses white So happy to be home at last, But Suzy bursting for a fight Had met him with a verbal blast For he had promised yesterday To take her to her … Continue reading Lover’s Quarrel
Seems it happened long ago So in love and fancy free, Paused to let her memories flow “Said he was in love with me?” Longed to see him at the door Every evening without fail, Heart skipped when his face she saw Quickly moving down the trail Then one day he said those words She’d been hoping long to hear, She rejoiced … Continue reading Love Betrayed
Children of the cruel war stand dumb As from above the bombs rain down, Youngest sucking on her thumb Thinking in the dust she’ll drown. One girl rummaged from her treasure views An IPad dusty, covered brown, Wipes it clean to inputs daily news Trusting battery won’t let down; Hoping there to change how people act, Find the culprits, put them all in jail! … Continue reading Man’s Inhumanity
Dancing leaves all greet the sun Now the day has just begun. Pigeon coos to lend support, Finished with the insect caught. Flowers reaching to the sky Bending with their dew supply Add to chorus morning came Flaunting colours without shame. Clouds are peeping from on high On their perches in the sky, Daring winds to send them on To many places … Continue reading Another Day on the Land
‘Twas the early 1800’s and the word was passed around That the California gold rush had begun, And Australian freeman settlers soon were California bound Joining many hapless convicts on the run. They ranged up and down the horse trails of this new and vibrant land Many found their wildest dreams had been fulfilled, They experienced much hardship, scarcely had a helping hand … Continue reading Gympie Gold
By side of old lamp post he sat And watched the milling crowd, He smiled at sight of alley cat And passing traffic loud. ‘Twas long ago he’d been right there And hastened on his way, A man like him he’d had no care Or gave the time of day. But cares of life with constant stress And his pursuit of gold … Continue reading Rescue
Struggling with a lonely life Anxious in this time of strife, Dealing with a life of pain Hoping for financial gain, Children causing parent’s grief Wishing for some time relief. You need a friend! Seeing someone struggle too Is there something you can do? Troubles in this world abound What solution can be found? Suffering on a larger scale You’ve survived to tell the tale. … Continue reading Negotiating the Year 2015
Very early morning as the sun peeps at my bed I take the blankets off and rub my eye, If I linger I could sleep some more but I’ll get up instead My sisters still asleep give gentle sigh. Time to visit Grampie so he’ll play a game with me, I like to wake him up so we can play, He pretends to be asleep … Continue reading Claire
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