2022 – Page 18 – George Ruddock

Beside the River

That night was right for romance
The moon and the stars were shining bright
So, we decided to dance
And my world was bright

Every day I miss you
And part of my heart dies
But I must battle on through
Despite the tears in my eyes

Fate dictated … Read the rest

Is today the day
Will Boris fall
And finally go away
But sadly, the chances are small

Power hungry cronies will protect
An amoral lying … Read the rest

How do you ignore
The call of your heart
Do you say please no more?
This time I am going to be smart

The day the birds ceased to sing
Was the day you broke my heart
Now all I hear are my tears
And Winter has arrived … Read the rest

The gondola moves slowly
Passing renaissance and gothic palaces
Why does this moment feel holy?
And the world so full of promises

A summer’s morning… Read the rest

One hundred days
Of suffering and pain
Ukraine is still ablaze
Will there ever be peace again?

All because a cold-eyed man
Seeks an ego … Read the rest

I think of you and your magical smile
And it brightens up my day
Even if only for a little while
And I always want … Read the rest

The sad deserted shore
Of a love long gone
Can still hold you to your core
Will it just go on and on?

How lonely is the night?
Since the night turned cold
Will we ever reunite
I must hope and be bold

How lonely is the night?… Read the rest