2024 – Page 2 – George Ruddock

The Festival of Lights

By the canal where waters gleam
A market town stirs, like a dream
The air is cold and crisp, but the night will glow
As … Read the rest

In a market town on a rainy evening
The sky is ever changing
As orange and yellow blend
And evening comes and rain decends

Under the library lights there is a room full of dreams
The mic stands still, awaiting its themes
A hush of whispers, hearts in flight… Read the rest

A Sunday afternoon, an Autumn day
The wind blows, untamed and cold
Leaves take flight, a garden ballet
Spinning and twirling, many carried away

As the sad song fades, I look for you
But all I see is emptiness
Why did you go, what went wrong
And now all … Read the rest

He promised champagne and roses
But did he offer love
He promised you the world
But did you see the dove

I only promise my … Read the rest

I never asked for more
But don’t my eyes say it all
In a quiet look, there’s a silent call
A secret waiting to be … Read the rest