The above image is copyright to http://s192.photobucket.com/profile/giant_ant I remember on a summer’s day when I was but a lad How the days would start with singing showing all creation glad, When the heat of summer mornings would draw moisture from the ground And resulting evening showers sent it back with happy sound. And it surely is a pleasure to remember it again In our early … Continue reading The Rain

Some time ago I took a trip to California State, The tourist guide had urged us there to look. A tree now petrified for years the guide book did relate; Five hundred years according to the book Columbus first had viewed this land in fourteen ninety-two, The tree was but a seedling at the time, And so the tree inched taller as the years by … Continue reading Fallen Giant

Waited restless all day long With nervous twitch and silent song For Jane had said a definite yes Thought she’d decline I must confess. I barely made it through the day My pulse was racing thoughts would stray To protocols on my first date For starters better not be late. Inspection in the mirror near, Instructions from my Mother dear, She straightens tie caresses hair … Continue reading First Date

                  Credit for this photo http://www.reasonpad.com Border crossing now in sight Soldiers standing at the gate Blocking their continued flight Eyes are narrowed full of hate. Back there in a village grave Lies a family buried there, They resisted with the brave, They were killed without a care. Children now are on the run There’s a price … Continue reading Refugee

          The picture above is copyrighted to “Maxine” cartoon artist When I joined the blogging world Friendships all around unfurled My global blogging family Shared their lives for all to see I couldn’t wait to check my site I logged on mornings come what might Some bloggers serious, some were funny Broadband access worth the money But when my blog site … Continue reading Blogging Blues

Now its morning, sunshine clear Happy days now summer’s here, Morning fingers rays of light Make kaleidoscope delight Sunshine paints the sky in blue Clouds rush in it seems on cue Breezes play their whisper game Seeking swaying trees to tame Sunshine warms a now cool earth Gently aiding plant rebirth Trees through winter looking stern Now renewed they shelter fern During day sun’s warming … Continue reading Summer

Jimmy chasing tabby cat Squealing with delight, Wobbly legs and baby fat Most delightful sight! Mother pausing from her toil Smiles with Mother’s pride, Listens to the kettle boil Watches from inside. Jimmy catches tabby then Squeezing with his might, Tabby jumps back down again Whimpering with fright. Jimmy grabs his pet again, Tabby gives a hiss, Then he feels a searing pain Something’s gone … Continue reading Jimmy’s Pet Lesson

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

  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