Becoming a Man

The above image copyrighted to Microsoft Corporation An angry voice, a muffled scream The sound of sobbing heard, The boys awoke, was this a dream? But that would be absurd! For this had been a happy place No threat to any one And violence thought a great disgrace, Eyes gazed at eldest son He slowly climbed out of his bed His body shook with fright, … Continue reading Becoming a Man

Perceptions

The above image copyrighted to ABC.net.au An oriental dignitary was visiting the west The press was there to meet him in his room Their conversation started asking what he liked the best The fancy malls or economic boom The dignitary glanced around and noted each proud face Stepped over to the window and looked out An alley full of garbage bins, food litter every place … Continue reading Perceptions

The *Outback

The above image credit. http://www.viator.com/photos/Ayers-Rock-tours/Uluru-and-Kata-Tjuta-Tour-by-Helicopter-from-Ayers-Rock/991079   When I’m driving in the centre of this continent of mine In the hot and dusty landscape little known, Where the weather is predictable it’s almost always fine And gigantic marbles scattered round are thrown, Where *Uluru stands proudly on a stark and naked plain And original Australians keep it guard. Where stories of the *Dreamtime are repeated once … Continue reading The *Outback

Fallen Giant

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

First Date

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