A shadow now hangs over a life which was full
Now a lingering ache as Long Covid takes its toll
A world that was once … Read the rest
Author: George Ruddock
A Reflection on Love
A time always comes, life changes
No longer in the now, but lost in memories
Of those you loved, those you lost
Now you take … Read the rest
Maybe
Maybe my dreams will come true
Bright mornings kissed by the dew
Maybe not all, but some will unfold
With whispers of silver and gold… Read the rest
The Wolf Moon
The wolf moon rose, fierce and bright
In a January chilled, crispy night
One hears a wolf howl from a distance land
That echoes through … Read the rest
Alone in the Circle
In the centre of the circle, I stand alone
Voices are raised, but I cannot hear
Echoes silently drift like whispers in the air
Yet … Read the rest
No Next Day
There was no next day, after you left
Hours stand still, my heart cries
The sun rises without its flame
As now, nothing can feel … Read the rest
The Singer and the Song
The singer stands on stage, alone
Their voice can soar, be soft or strong
Full of melodies that are brave and bold
They craft their … Read the rest
Christmas Excess
Oh, it’s the season of joy, of laughter and cheer
A turkey so big it could block out the sun
And far too much beer … Read the rest
Am I Still a Poet?
I search for words that rhyme
To use in poems of love, of sorrow
I search for words to capture moments
That my soul can’t … Read the rest
Do We Approve?
The snow is going, the cold retreats
The air is softer, the frost is gone
And the rain falls with a steady grace
Cleaning the … Read the rest