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
In celebration of Easter Written for my Christian cyber friends The Setting of this poem: Immediately following His death and the resurrection, Jesus reconnects with his dispirited followers to encourage them. They were so unhappy they didn’t recognize who it was walking beside them on the way to their home in Emmaus. Reference: The Bible, Luke 24:13-35 This poem is written in sonnet format Two … Continue reading Emmaus Road
Down by the brook where the wild rushes grow Making their nests in the rush growth there, Away from the stream where the swift waters flow Migrating ducks safe their fledglings bear. Singing their songs in joyous praise, Seeking their food in the mud banks near, To hastily return when alarm calls raise Sheltering their fluffy brood from man with fear. Men on the bank … Continue reading Most Dangerous Predator
Now my Father was a man who liked to think outside the box He expected us to learn to do the same, “Think big” he’d say, for knowledge is the key when kismet knocks And kismet is the one to start the game. One day I got to thinking as I played beneath the house And kismet came to visit as I thought, The impression … Continue reading Kismet
Shakuntla stumbles down the rocky road On weary feet beneath a blazing sun And on her head she bears a heavy load Her daily toil has only just begun Construction gang for her the only choice No education did Shakuntla get For women in this village have no voice She works to keep her family out of debt The labor pains intensifying now She throws … Continue reading Roadside Birth
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