In the heart of Indo-China where the mighty Mekong flows Lived a peasant with extended family ten, There he made a modest living where the opium poppy grows And his children were all women and no men. Then one day an air crop duster flew above his poppy field And it sprayed the crop with poison … Continue reading Poppy Fields .

Wise men of the east observe the light Philosophers, Astronomers were they; Asteroid or comet this strange sight? Searching through their scrolls began to pray. Started on their journey to the west Weeks away their destination strange, Evening star would put them to the test Just ahead but always out of range. Shepherds in the fields near Bethlehem Joined to find the heaven hallowed spot, … Continue reading The Star

This image by courtesy of iClipart a Microsoft partner. Mrs Santa rolled her eyes and gestured with her hand For never was a woman more frustrated in this land Their Rudolph in his early teens had made her really mad He was the naughtiest reindeer and his habits very bad. And Santa didn’t always help keep Rudolph in his place, For he was always making … Continue reading Rudolph’s Final Christmas

The above image copyrighted to echin28.blogspot.com The rain poured down, and showers flew As the wheels ploughed through the road, And the weary motor cyclist knew It was best his vehicle slowed So he stopped beside this mud filled track, Put his jacket back to front, After straightening out his aching back Kick started with a grunt. He was sick and tired of the driving … Continue reading The Good Deed

Copyright credit for the above picture life4na3 She shuffles to the entrance and then fumbles for a key Its time to do her shopping for the week, What happened to that teenage girl? It’s plain for all to see Her youth long gone, her future now looks bleak. Her children overseas have gone she rarely sees them now, Her brothers, now deceased, a memory A … Continue reading True Blessings

Early morning at the stream Mist hangs in the bracing air Ripples on the water gleam Tell me that there fishes there Ducks emerging from the reeds Water dragon turns and stares Tiny birds are pecking seeds Mother earth her bounty shares Freeway sounds a distant noise Rustling leaves their stories tell Whole creation peace enjoys Fallen leaves give musty smell Turn from scene, reluctant … Continue reading Dora Creek

Lost Heritage – The Christmas Bell (Blandfordia flammea)         From the dream time of this southland till the settlers made their way To the Wallum* lands along the Sunshine Coast, In their season glorious wildflowers formed a carpet overlay, Things of wonder that the tribesmen valued most. Recent settlers soon discovered that their fragrant Christmas bell Was of value to the Brisbane … Continue reading The Christmas Bell

Sitting in the shadows as they watched the corner store In unmarked police car two of them were there Waiting for the woman they’d instructed just before They were watching as the passers by did stare The woman had been dressed up in a modern teenage way It was not the style she’d wanted to be dressed But it was the way to catch him … Continue reading The Internet Lie

Mother stood attentive Blossom knelt beside her bed A startling conversation now in store, Blossom listed her activities in everything she said While Father watched her smiling from the door Blossom blessed her friends and animals and sundry others too And Mom and Dad were mentioned in conclusion The sunny day, the playground and the neighbours that she knew Her earnestness for certain no illusion … Continue reading A Child’s Prayer

      While I walk by the sea, turn my gaze to the sky Watch the storm clouds approach from afar, And I watch the sea rage, white caps sending their spray While the ships hasten crossing the bar   There’s safety in there as all fishermen know, There’s a shelter away from the gale. And their anchors hold firm while the stormy winds … Continue reading Storm