Peeping through the window pane Sunrays give their soft caress Colors like a candy cane Seeking out some soul to bless Sleepy fingers rub my eyes Then brush silken sheets aside Morning glow a glad surprise Feet in slippers then to slide Stretching as I haste outside Drinking in the morning joy Singing birds in trees abide Fledglings in their nests so … Continue reading New Day
In 1995 after completing ten happy years contract in Singapore we were on our way to the next assignment, a university appointment in the Philippines. I was delighted with the appointment as the new campus had been developed during my time as the Singapore based administrator sourcing funds for the project, and I’d additional good fortune to be on the search … Continue reading Only a Fool
Jean stood by the window peeping from the side of the curtains. “She’s actually doing it! Should we run out and stop her?” Her husband Tom opened a corner of the curtains on the other side of the window and looked out over the front driveway. His little four years old was struggling down the driveway with her doll suitcase. He looked at Jean. “What … Continue reading Running Away
Here’s a poem to challenge your power of prediction. Don’t peep at the end before reading the poem through. Old Jim lay on his bed of pain The fever chilled his brow, He turned to face his wife again She reached to touch him now “Remember how old Ned broke out And threw me to the ground, I called you with a hasty … Continue reading Mabel
The sign introduced the quaint little building of at least 1930’s vintage as the “Green Hotel” I’d booked into. I painfully unwound my legs after what seemed like hours of straddling luggage on the floor of an overfull Matador van. It had served as a village to village bus service. I was at my destination in the state of Bihar India for the evening … Continue reading The Green Hotel
“This is our premier Junior College!” I remarked to my travelling companion. As my expatriate companion moved to open the door of our car, school officials came running to shake his hand and place a customary circle of flowers around his neck; the token of respect and affection in that part of the world. Hundreds had gathered at the entrance of the college to watch … Continue reading IMPORTANT VISITOR
Introduction Today I’m giving a chance to my brother Barry to get even with me for all those irritations directed toward him in my growing up years. It will give me pause to consider the past as I make my resolutions for 2014. Here are some extracts from a speech delivered by my Brother to an assembly of dignitaries, friends, workmates, etc at the time … Continue reading Growing Up
An old man stirs uneasy from his sleep His dreams of yesteryear had seemed so real, The gulf between them now appears so steep Why should he have to slumber on to feel The presence of his wife departed long? With eager lips he’d called her as he rose Imagination thought she’d sung their song, Her visage … Continue reading Precious Memories
In case you hadn’t caught up with it, it’s the Christmas and New Year season. Frequently we’re bombarded with TV advertisements suggesting we’ll get the bargain of our lives if we shop at a mall or factory outlet or even the internet. In case TV ads don’t get you, enterprising morning joggers supplement their income by depositing junk mail on behalf of advertisers in letter … Continue reading Bargain Hunting
The night was cold the fire warm and snow fell thick and fast, The log house stood there firmly as it strained against the blast From distant pole where Santa Claus had frozen winter home; That frozen waste where polar bears and seals are known to roam. “I wonder if he’ll come tonight?” said one with anxious frown For … Continue reading Santa’s Visit
