I am so far away from France
But the Jardins de Gascogne have called me
So many years I left without a backward glance
Now … Read the rest
Year: 2021
Into the Light
Small town suburbia was my home
Boring and homely every day
Finally, it was my time to roam
Leaving neat little boxes behind
No reason … Read the rest
Michele’s Garden
Pots so full of unbelievable wonder
Hanging baskets bursting to be seen
On entering you stand and ponder
Michele’s garden could belong to a queen… Read the rest
Michele’s Garden
Pots so full of unbelievable wonder
Hanging baskets bursting to be seen
On entering you stand and ponder
Michele’s garden could belong to a queen… Read the rest
Shadows of my Mind
In the shadows of my mind
I often wonder about my life
Why didn’t I walk the line?
Why did twists and turns
Make my … Read the rest
No One Will Grieve
Sandy shores and laid-back bars
Are whispering for me to leave
Is it time to sip wine under the stars?
No one here will miss … Read the rest
Heavenly
One after another the narrow boats
Enter the Stonebridge Lock
Families enjoying being afloat
But they need to stop by seven o’clock
Passing motionless fishermen… Read the rest
Time
Time is never our friend
Always, always one step ahead
And it always wins in the end
While writing this poem times passes
It moves … Read the rest
The Phases of the Moon
Eight phases that control
Our life’s day after day
Allowing us to laugh and cry
And making our soul whole
Which phase works for you… Read the rest
Winter Days
Cold, dark and short
The Winter days we hate
That makes s wish for a sunny resort
And a dash for the Boarding Gate
Stay … Read the rest