We spend our lives remembering
The way things used to be
Of love growing like flowers in spring
Or days beside a peaceful sea
But … Read the rest
Year: 2023
First Light
The first light of the morning
Rises over the school buildings
Soon the sun will be shining
On a playground of children
As they start … Read the rest
First Light
The first light of the morning
Rises over the school buildings
Soon the sun will be shining
On a playground of children
As they start … Read the rest
The Rocking Horse
The rocking horse now stands alone
Once used so often
The children now flown
But it is not forgotten
It now has a new home… Read the rest
Just Write
It’s International Poetry Day so be bold
Time for simple verses
From poets young and old
Maybe even about doctors and nurses
So, put pen … Read the rest
Choices
Can I, can’t I
It will be fine
Should I, shouldn’t I
The choice is mine
But is that true
Those around us can influence… Read the rest
Meeting an Angel
My heart is in her hands
Why did I go to that bar
I now stand on shifting sands
Why did I get out of … Read the rest
Remember
Leprechauns dance in the street
Food and drink flows, and everything is green
No time to sit, get up on your feet
As today everyone … Read the rest
Nirvana
Maze like alleys and streets
Busy bars full of laughter
Certainly, don’t seek peace
But beware the morning after
In a tree filled square take … Read the rest
Chianti
The Chianti vineyards drew me in
Away from Florence’s artistic wonder
To reflect on where I had been
And sit and ponder
A city of … Read the rest