It’s that time of year
To gather, to celebrate, to talk
Perhaps even share a tear
As it is the season Christmas
But not all … Read the rest
My Poetry
The Day
The day is almost upon us
Is it time to scale up and start to fuss
Do we have everything we need
Maybe more bottles … Read the rest
Whispers and Screams
At first a whisper, then a scream
A voice that enters my every dream
There is a quiet before the thunder
A pause before a … Read the rest
A Bucket of Dimes
My wife’s first reaction, “Oh Jesus”
A little more research “fucking crap”
“Back to the Future”, “Home Alone”
Now she was in the mood to … Read the rest
Ordinary Moments
Ordinary moments glow brighter at Christmas
A family meal becomes fun when all wear a paper hat
Stories are told, old and new, about the … Read the rest
Christmas is Near
Christmas is near, joy is in the air
Here, there and everywhere
Fun encased in colourful lights
And carols are sung on starry nights
Presents … Read the rest
A Christmas Sing Song
So many old songs yet
Choruses remembered by all
And voices sing out
Without any bit of doubt
A song from the harvest
A carol … Read the rest
The Joy of Song
Folk music rang out over the canal
Old carols, old country songs
Voices rose and fell
Casting a magical spell
Accordions, violins, flutes, guitars
All … Read the rest
My Future Was My Past
I keep searching backwards
Always seeking an answer
Where am I from, what formed me
What will I find that will set my mind free… Read the rest
Happiness
A new friend recently asked
Was I happy with my lot
My answer, which surprised her, was fast
Yes I said, I don’t want a … Read the rest