It only seemed like yesterday they occupied the land In former times were pastures lush and green, The land would yield its bounties for this happy family band And poverty was nowhere to be seen. Bill scanned the fields around him and he tried to force a smile, Those memories of family long ago, His parents and his siblings on recall from memory file, The … Continue reading Drought

He couldn’t bring himself to fight the leader of the pack, Too many had already tried but most had not come back His family they were wretched poor they’d fled the cussed war And were located in this slum no better than before! The family told before the war they’d known of better days They had to leave all things behind, adjust to different ways, … Continue reading Climbing the Social Ladder

  It would be encouraging if people that you met Gave all a cheery greeting as they came, And everyone whose contact on the worldwide internet Took open kind relations as their aim.   If the people of all nations would support their fellow men As they deal with human challenges each day, And the leaders of the nations would speak courage now and then … Continue reading How Nice It Would Be

Chilling breeze caresses trees Chasing sparrow anxious bees, Clouds race over sombre skies Watching while creation sighs. Leaves in summer brilliant green, Some now golden, most unseen, Insects nowhere to be found Autumn shelter in the ground. Horses standing in the fields Stiffly in their blanket shields, Mill pond frog no longer sings Quack of ducks no longer rings. Clever birds have sensed the time, … Continue reading Autumn

Pressed the button one two times Wait to hear computer chimes, Screen is blank, no noises heard Another press, that makes it third. Check the battery in the mouse, Look for spares around the house, Next the keyboard power light Dust inside unseemly sight! Power sockets in their place, Tangled wires great disgrace, Cables fitted look alright Feel the couplings out of sight. Now take … Continue reading Computer Woes

Hosts of heavenly angels fill the sky, With disbelief the common people stare, While priestly rulers scoffingly pass by His ruined holy body stark and bare Then Roman soldiers hastened to affix “’Tis Israel’s King,” for everyone to see. Were His disciples, too distressed to mix? Afraid those priestly enemies to be; God’s spirit helped Him bear His load of pain For love for men … Continue reading The Sacrifice

Now parents are a special breed They’re always on the go, I’m sure that we are all agreed They always seem to know When children need their counsel wise For mischief they will make, Children learn to their surprise When caught in their mistake But parents also like to teach Their children proper ways, A sermon they’ll be wont to preach When child’s attention strays … Continue reading The Lesson

The above image is copyrighted to David Swanson 15 May 2006 He walked to the recruitment place With spirit and with pride; Prepared his nation’s threat to face Ambition put aside They told him of a wily foe Who planned to harm them all So he would to the rescue go And answer nation’s call. And so they shipped him overseas With others of like … Continue reading Defense Dilemma

The above images copyright to:- http://commons.wikimedia.org http://stophavingaboringlife.com Foam tipped breakers, sparkling seas, Seagulls soaring on the breeze Calling out to fishing men Throw some scraps to us again Children screaming in delight Scattering crabs in onward flight Down the beach on tiny feet Pausing where the waters meet Parents watch them wading there, Aged people pause to stare Memories of their children dear Running in … Continue reading Beach Holiday

Image above copyrighted to http://www.darlingdoodlesdesign.com Now they say a man is happiest when seated on a chair With remote device held firmly in his hand And a TV dinner placed close by and cool drink I declare, We assign to him this image in our land. For he’s come home to his castle with relaxing now his plan, And he’s left his workplace troubles all … Continue reading Choices Men Face