Sabbath rest

The Sabbath day; for rest and peace
After working all the long week
What joy to be able to praise the Lord
To be able to relax and be one 
With Him who made us all!
He; our dearest Lord; rested after all His work
And decreed that we should do the same
In His Holy name! So let us praise Him!

An attitude of Gratitude

An attitude of gratitude
Is to be most valued
No matter the latitude
No matter the time or place
You will always save face
If you are thankful!
So if you really think on this
You will never miss
The precious hug and 
That sweetest kiss
From your little mister
And your little miss
Teach them love and
Ever will you feel blessed!

Daddy's little girl

I remember when I was Daddy's little girl
I remember when he protected me from 
The whole wide world!
I remember cuddling up close
Sitting in his lap
Listening to his tales
The funny joking stuff
Words falling all over themselves
Riddles and rhymes and silly stuff
We did together when I was young
I'd try to catch his moving hands
He'd hold me close and feel my hands
Touching his face and looking up
Mesmerised by his love!

Sharing the load

How different life is today
Where have we gone astray?
Grandparents used to live
With their children; had so much to give!
Now childcare centres are the norm
What about keeping up the form?
Families are pushed aside
Governments want us all to decide
To follow their rules and live our lives
As they would have us think to decide!
They want young mums to work their share
While really they should be at home
Giving their loving care
To little children and their needs!
Sometimes it feels so useless
To struggle so hard 
To hardly make ends meet
So many living in the streets!
So many losing all hope
What to do when it all falls apart?
God bless those who help a bit
Giving hugs and tenderness
When so many couldn't even care less!
What is this world coming to?
When love and friendliness 
Are considered too hard to do!
Share the load this Christmas
Give a smile; make a friend!
It doesn't cost an arm and a leg
To smile a little and give a bit
Just look around and see the smiles
You can put on people's dials!
You'll see; It's all worthwhile!

Night walker

Diabetes has scared him 
Got him moving again
For so long I was worried
He would never move again
He sat there in his misery
Couldn't be bothered with anything!
Finally he's reaching out
Making an effort to work it out
He'd gone for a walk again
Though the darkness rules
He sees the beauty in the sight
Of full bright moon; hanging there
Always has loved that sight
Always was drawn to her!
She rules his nights and days
In so many ways
The full moon has always 
Drawn his eyes; along with 
Bright city lights!
Every time we spent the night 
At a city hotel; he'd sit and stare
Mesmerised!

A little pain

A little pain I can contain
But this is so much heavier
I feel like I am slipping beneath
This constant weariness
My mind is slowly dripping down
The pain is simply rising up
I don't know how to cope with this
What do I do my dearest Lord?
Help me to cope with pain again
Please don't let me lie here like this
I am at your mercy; so much in this!
Your dearest angels help I vow
But Lord how do I cope right now
I can't rely on pain killers
They hurt me in so many other ways!
I saw a doctor the other week
Said my gum was looking red
Antibiotics were prescribed
Visited the dentist as well
Tried to explain this new hell!
Pain is shooting up my jaw
And it creeps further every day!
I feel like there is a fog
Enveloping me in every way
X-rays; more studies and finally
Acupuncture to seek release!
Heaven help me what do I do?
It's all because I hit that car
I do remember falling forward
Hitting the wipers; seatbelt jerking hard!
Had a little panic attack
My breathing was really fast
Now my whole left side is in pain
Oh Lord please help me again!
My girl was worried at my stress
"Please mum go ask about
What it is to maybe rule out
Don't want you having  a heart attack!"
Been to the chiropractor today
My neck was in a really bad way
Thank you Lord for helping me out!
For lovely Jude; helped with my bills
Made it possible to meet my debts
Relieved a bit of this on-going stress
The pain is lessening a small bit
Maybe now I can cope with it!

My little hugglebug

My daughter was a happy child
Always laughing; always bright
She was happy to be alive
She loved to play dress ups
Being a princess was so much fun!
I made the two of them lots
Of princess dresses; veils and such
Took so many, many photographs
Shelley was such a talkative girl
Would chat away to anyone!
She disappeared one day
Found her chatting to some "friends"
That she'd found sitting next to the shop
I found her there; chatting away
She didn't even realize she'd run away
Had me worried; I must say!
She hugged anyone who came around
Brought home strays and pets abounded
Little lambs or stray kittens
She'd save them all and have them stay
That's how she was! My little hugglebug!
Everyone was hugged and loved!
Everyone was taken in and held fast
By her cheeky grin; yes she was so cute
Those big grey/green eyes
Her long blonde curls; that sweet little smile
Had everyone loving her too all the while!

In days gone by

In days gone by my tears I did cry

For myself and for my sorry life

I wished to be a happy child

Full of life and fun; gone wild!

But sadness was my companion

I felt so lost; alone; amid the crowd

I was just a little girl; 

I wanted to love the whole world

I was sad and lonely

Wanted to be loved only

Didn't want to cry those tears

I wanted pony tails and castle keeps

I wanted puppy dogs and kittens too

I wanted happiness for ever too!

But life goes on and for some time

I needed to live my life and find some love

But life doesn't come like in fairy tales

There were no happy endings in my tales

Only sadness and hard work too!

That's what I had to do to live my life

I had to take all the bad along with the good

I had to walk along that darkened path

I would often look aside and wish for love

But it seemed like nothing would ever come

To me from up above!

Yet now as I look back through all those days

I realise that I was touched by those loving rays

Dear Jesus was beside me 

He was there to love and guide me

I just didn't recognise His love

Now I see how blessed it can be

To have my dear one sit with me

Here He sits within this heart

Here we communicate; are never apart!

Rescue me

Rescue me: please help me, save me
I need a hero to rescue me
From all danger; not just any stranger
I need my saviour to save my soul
I need to be taken up above this gaol
Earth is losing traction on my life
I want to live away from all this strife
Come on and rescue me!
Dear Jesus; can't you see
I need you to rescue me!
Some days there's too much hurt
That's why I need rescuing!
I can't cope with all this pain 
My heart is crying; with all the shame
Oh Lord! when will man ever reclaim
The safety of Thy divine plan?
Help me to understand
Why must so many little ones die?
When will these wars run dry?
Tears of pain drip down my cheeks
After all of these dangers; 
Earthquakes; landslides too!
What am I supposed to do?
I keep on praying for all those folks
Who cannot seem to make that change
But Lord it gets harder and harder
To listen in; so many people lost in sin!

Kiss the blue

I've got my goggles on
I've got my flippers on
I'm ready to make the lunge
I'm ready to take my plunge!
The cool water envelops me
I feel so light and free
As I float gently upon crystal clear blue water
The sun shines down and dazzles me
It sparkles and shines and jumps along
I watch the shadows my body makes
The flippers look like froggy feet
I am a weird swooping bird that flies
Straight up into those blue, blue skies
Wispy clouds look back at me
Swallows play; way up in that clear blue sky
They swoop on down to kiss the blue
Taking tiny sips of water in their beaks
While sparrows fly in and splash about
Keeping cool; as is their right!
A bee has fallen in too deep
I scoop him up and let him dry
A wasp has landed; floating free
There are many things floating
That I can see; gum leaves like skeletons
Rest upon the white tiled floor
There are hair ties in there; band-aids too
A couple of pebbles; the boys threw
Many more leaves of all kinds
Blown in by the summer breeze
The detritus of  both human and nature too!
Last year the swallows were so musical
There were hundreds lined up along the wires
Like musical notes of a living song
Dancing as they flew along!
Today there are only three
I watch them swoop and fly by me

The Swimming pool (28/11/12)

Had a swim in the local pool
Had been so hot; now felt so cool
I can cope with the heat tonight
I'll be able to sleep for sure
This heat's been driving me insane
But after my dip in the pool; can't complain!
I remember when I was having my son
It was so hot that summer
I felt like I was burning right up!
The only thing that saved me
Even all those tears ago
Yes! Right back then: was 
The Key membership!
It saved my life!
I could go to the pool until ten at night
That precious cool water was
My precious life-line!
I'd cool down before I could go to bed
Finally then; I could rest my weary head!
My son was born; red as a beet
From head to toe; yes - right down to his feet
He was red for several weeks; I vow
Over-cooked like a well basted fowl!

Powerful storm 26/11/12

A massive storm passed overhead
Thunder rumbled; huge raindrops 
Pelted out a staccato rhythm 
Upon the old tin roof
Lightning lit up the whole night sky
Clouds obscured the moonlight
Though a few tiny stars tried to get by!
I went outside to experience its power

Up-righted the buckets to catch the rain
The wind had knocked them over: again!
I watched enthralled as the lightning
Created massive diagonal streaks across the sky
The wind was blowing; the clouds billowed
Everywhere was was movement
Nothing was still; it was such a thrill!
Like fire and brimstone; senses alive!
I watched the storm move overhead
Too exciting to sit inside or be in bed
We lit the candles and waited
But no power was restored
Too much damage caused
Towitta's transformer was destroyed
Finally we tried to sleep
But the heat was unbearable
As the stillness settled upon our home
I needed movement; but the fans
Were still; like huge beasts of burden
Their shadows upon the ceiling
The stillness was too complete!

Of Love and Laughter 25/11/12

Found a little book at the op-shop
In praise of little girls; daughters!
Just exactly how I felt with mine!
When they were so much younger!
Now its just how I feel again
With my dearest grandsons!
I watch their every word and move
I hear their voices; their laughter!
The way they sing and dance
Every little thing is such a pleasure
To behold; the long faded memories
Are stirred up anew!
Of little smiles and fetching ways
Cheeky grins and daisy chains
Climbing trees and falling down
Acting silly; like a clown
Those little fingers; hands and toes
You know how the story goes!
Life goes on; memories are made
They move back a little; but never fade
Ready to be recalled
At a moments glance!

Laughter is the best medicine

Laughter; impossible to escape
It snatches your breath away
Holds you captive in its clutches
You smile at first; then out it roars 
Guffaws trembling on your face
Oh what bliss to break out laughing
What blessed release! 
To surrender to its peace!

Physical tensions disappear
Stress hormones plummet
Oh yes they do!
Immune cells and infection fighting antibodies
Sky-rocket! Indeed that's true!
Endorphins; those natural feel-good chemicals
Are triggered and released!
Blood vessels function better; increased blood flow
That's definitely the way to go!
It relieves pain, increases happiness
Combats tension; lowers your risks of diseases
Who needs workshops when it is given free
You just have to watch a funny movie!
Listen to a good joke or maybe three!
Then you're ready to face the world again
Live happy and trouble-free!

A hint of Jasmine

What joy to have the five senses
Smell, taste, sight, hearing and touch

A hint of Jasmine; upon a warm summer's night
Roses blooming; scented candles; what delight!
A sense of smell; so precious; well
A sense of accomplishment to tell
Of sight; seeing colours through
Rose coloured glasses; maybe so
I do prefer to see the good in all!
To hear a tiny bird singing in a tree
What a blessing to feel so pure and free
Or to touch the softness of a baby's cheek
To feel God's love; this is what I seek!
Then what about our feelings?
Love provides the best kind of healing!
Taste presents a pleasure to be sure
Eat well; love well; live well!
Let peace endure!

Lifted up by angels (11th October 2012)

It was 10;10 pm on another
Thursday night in the Valley
Met with my group for a lovely chat
Deb took me to the servo for some fuel
I came back and as I was walking in
I felt my book of poems and notebook
Fall out of my bag: even though 
The flap was closed over it all
Like someone reached in and 
Pulled out; first the one 
And then the other and casually
Dropped them onto the ground!
I just looked around and asked
"Who would you like me to give them to?"
I knew I needed to pass them on to
Someone inside the building
So as I went inside I had one ready
And passed on my dear Lord's 
Precious words to another soul
In return for a welcome hug!

Dreamscape 2 (10th October 2012)

I was at our old home in Largs North
I saw my hands as I held them up 
Before my face; to centre myself
I turned to look around; the setting sun
Glinted through the trees
I turned around and looked down
At the sides of the house
I raised my hands before my eyes again
Looked at the fence lines on both sides
The frontage had changed
No longer timber slats
Brick and stucco; white and cream
Bitumen pavement at the back
I said hello to Rodger and Karen
And to old Fred next door!
Went down to the back fence
It was all changed!
Picked 4 huge apples from a tree
More like a vine: low to the ground!
I went where I wanted to go in my dream
To check out the old place!

Too good to be true

You're just too good to be true
I can't take my eyes off of you
You'd feel like heaven to touch
Oh How I love you so much!

I love you Jesus
And if it's quite all right
I'll love you Jesus
I'll pray to you each night
Trusting you when I pray

You're just to good to be true
I can't take my eyes off of you
You'd feel like heaven to touch
Oh how I love you so much!
And I thank God I'm alive
You're just too good to be true!

My precious daughters

My precious daughter cried

She'd seen some little children

They'd been bombed; had died

Oh how her dear heart was pained

By these terrible deaths in Syria

Four little children laid out in a row

Four little hearts; no longer a-flow

OH lord how it hurt to see her tears

Her out-pouring of grief; no relief!

Why are all these terrible things happening?

I remember when my other daughter was a little child

She saw Biafra's starving children

She just cried and cried

Her little heart was hurting so much

All those years ago!

Paradise lost

Been driving in the car for hours
Air conditioner blasting all the while
The hot, hot sun is shining down
Upon this beautiful world of ours
I'm cruising home from the city now
Countryside is rushing by!
Trees of every shade of green
So many different types to be seen
Eucalypts, pines and evergreens
Shadowed; shining, glistening!
Saw a poor Koala's greyish claw
Lying in a patch of grass; as I passed
Who saw her when she was alive?
Now she's gone; will she be mourned?
Cars race by without a care
Did anyone even see her as she fell?
Did they pause to think upon her life?
The speed of traffic denies her time
It's all too fast; there is no time!
Everyone is racing; engines roar
But what is happening? What's the score?
Does anybody really care?
About what's happening everywhere
Overseas; so far away
Bombs are dropping; children scream
People dying; bullets fly; death is there
Do those over here even care?
Do they even think about another's fate?
Do they ever even contemplate
The fates of children or their plight?
Do they cry out for justice out of sight?
How many will actually think
Of anyone but their own 
Living in their own little niche
Will paradise lost ever be found!

Comfort

Cuddling
Openly
Mummy hugs
Family
Open-heartedly
Remaining
Together

What glorious comfort is to be gained
When mummy opens up her arms
Bubby leaps towards her
Always demanding her warn caress!
Little body snuggles in
Cuddling closely 
Entwining into her loving arms
Her heart beats with his own
Memories of laying beneath her heart
In Utero!

In Praise of daughters

Found a lovely little book praising our daughters
Every little thing they did was watched with love
There are so many joys in being a mum and dad
So many little treasures of memories to be had
The memories are there and now relived
As I watch my two grandsons; so very much loved!
They look a lot like my precious girls and son
When they were born: were so very young!
I see in them the wonderful loving past
When Vanessa and Tia Shelley were running round
The same face shape, same smiles; same grins
Almost like reviewing a home-movie all over again
But it's my grandsons who are there taking my breath away
As they sing and dance and move and play!
My heart is growing larger every day
As I watch and love my dear grandsons every blessed day!

Thank you

Thank you to everyone who's had a peek
At my poems each day and all the week
It makes me feel so wonderfully great
To know that some else appreciates
The thoughts and words that seem to find
Their way from out of this mortal's mind
And as I look at all the places
Where people read these words
I wish I could see all their faces
And let them know: it means the world
To me!

Two sisters

Nana Evelyn and her baby sister Imelda
Were very close; throughout their lives and
Especially in their later years 
They lived right next door in Dover Street
They had their little visits every other day
You couldn't keep them parted
Not in any way!
Nana's garden was a mess when she arrived
But through perseverance it became
A little taste of paradise!
Every time those two would take a walk
They'd return with little plants
Anything they came upon
Along those well walked paths
Would be rescued and brought on home
Tended with such loving care
They grew apace among that love
And enchanted my two girls 
When they were young
It was like a little bit of sunshine in 
A little bit of fairy land
To play in Nana Lindy's 
Beautiful back yard!

My friend Rae

Computer classes were such fun

We’d get along so well

We’d joke around and play

Having fun and learning all day!

Terry was our computer lecturer

He was a very funny bloke

I had asked several questions

During our computer session

And as I asked another one

He said “No: you’ve asked too many!”

My friend Rae piped up in my defence!

“Yes; but she wants you to answer this one!"

Computer Lizard

I was working late at Skillshare

Trying to get all my work done

I was alone in that back room

All by myself or so I thought!

When I heard a slithering!

I sat and wondered “What on earth?”

Thinking my visitor was reptile

But unknowing; I was scared!

What if it was a deadly snake?

What do I do? Sit still; make no sound?

Lord I was afraid to move at all!

The finally it moved into my vision

No snake at all; Thank God!

It was just a Sleepy Lizard

Come in to make a call

Maybe it was too hot out there?

Maybe it had gotten lost?

Al I know is that it scared me

And made me shiver; get a fright

Then it left as it had entered

And I was left alone to contemplate!

What if it had been a snake?

What could I have done?

Would I have sat paralysed in my seat?

Should it have been a brown snake?

The deadliest of foes

That would have been the worst of my woes!

No-one there to help me

No-one there to rescue!

No matter how loud I screamed

Fireflies in the night

I've only ever seen fireflies once in my life
Read about them in books and such  
But seeing the real thing is an amazing sight
Their glowing little bodies come alive
As they wake up and brighten up the night
We were at a site on our camping trip
We'd covered many miles with our friends
Our two families joined together
Living the Aussie holiday life!
We'd been to Melbourne and then 
Along the Great Ocean Road
Saw the Twelve Apostles; 
Though there were really less than ten
Climbed many steps to lighthouses
Checked out many historic sites!
We'd been together several weeks
Things were getting rather strained
The kids had been washed up the beach
It was really Shelley's fault
She'd cried out to the waves
Taunting them to do their best
So up it came and washed them all 
Into the sand and threw them down!
I'd been having a little rest I must confess
I actually closed my eyes and sighed
Thought of taking that video camera
And capturing their games
But couldn't be bothered to say the least
Then I heard the screams 
As Michael led the charge
He was soaking wet; sand and tears
Screaming as he came
Followed by the others 
As they all cried in fright
Poor little things; frightened by that giant wave
Now us mums had to shower them all
And get them ready for the night
The fireflies were enchanting
We were all amazed by their sight
And thankful too for the blessings
Of a holiday; of friendship and good nights!

Clairvoyance

How many times have you known

Something would happen before it came to pass

Some times deja vu does come true!

I knew before it arrived

I could see the colour of the cardigan

I knew it was bright red

When I opened up the parcel

I was just amazed instead!

I've seen things before they happen

I know where things have gone

I pick up the phone before it rings!

I anticipate its calling!

I knew Debbie's baby was a boy 

Before I even visited! 

I went to the newsagent and

Bought a blue card

Then went to the hospital

And met my new nephew!

I knew I would be a grandma

Before my 50th 

Then Santiago came along...

My dear little grandson!

Cookie monster

I collect Cookie Monsters
I love the way they talk
My grandsons love to take 
My Cookie monsters
For a little walk
Zecarias holds their hands
Carries them around
Every time he comes to stay
He has to have them down
So he can have a little play
One plays the trumpet
"When the saints come marching in!"
And "Ha-cha-cha; whatever that means!"
The other one says he "loves cookies"
He laughs out loud and says "Hey this is fun!"
But I think he's just kidding
'Cos I've never seem him eating them
And he never shares them round!

Divine Guidance

I am not alone when I walk upon the earth
I have not been alone; ever since my birth
My dearest angel has ever been with me
It's just that I could not always see!
As tiny baby; mum would cover up my hands
I would always push then out again
So I could hold my angel's hands!
I cannot sleep if my hands are too hot
I always have to have them peeping out
Even in the coldest winter nights
I warm them up for a while; 
Then I have to have them out!
They say your angel's chosen
Before you come to earth
Well dearest angel; I know you are with me!
You've saved me from so many dangers
You saved me from my silly self
You warn me when I'm slipping
You carry me when I'm too slow
I know you follow after; 
Wherever I chance to go!
I have looked death in the eyes
On several silly escapades
You saved me from that semi-trailer
I saw the driver's startled eyes
As I ran across that road before him
Why I ran I do not know!
But you saved me then and many times again
During all my dangerous adventures
You were beside me all the way!
How do I know This? I cannot really say!
I just know that you've been with me 
Through thick and thin
You've been the tiny voice that guides me
No matter what trouble I've been in!

I hear Your voice

I hear your voice my dearest Lord

I hear it pealing like a bell

I know you are near me Lord

I know you call me to your side

I am ready my dearest lord

I am ready; I await your coming

In the clouds: I hear the dear angels 

They sing so sweetly in my head

No other music could sound as pure

As those dear angels gathered at Thy feet!

Amazing grace 03/03/03

Have you ever meditated until 
You were ready to radiate
To transmit; to experience
The most amazing feelings!
This happened to me 
On the 3rd of March 2003!
I was meditating; was so relaxed
I was asking for a miracle to happen
I felt like I could fly
Like I could go anywhere
Be anything; explore the universe
From within my room!
I experienced a most amazing thing
Like I could step into a parallel universe
The air around me was tingling
It was alive; moving; sparkling
Like I was trapped inside a moving jewel
Like diamonds showering around me
I was still in my room and yet
I was in another place
The brightest place ever!
Could this be heaven? 
Right here on earth?
I saw and felt new life around me
Transparent and yet solid
It was noisy; breaking through the veil
Into the parallel space; right here yet 
Invisible to the naked eye
Until you rise up; to be closer to God
It is invisible; unattainable!
Only through meditation can it be reached
Like stepping out onto a paradise
An unimaginable; unobtainable grace
A magnificent gift from the dear Lord
Where His dear angels tread
As they watch over us in our lives here on earth!

Stumpy tail menu

Ripe bananas; too ripe to eat
I put them out to toss aside
The box was blown upside down
The stumpy tails came to dine
Looking for earwigs
And whatever else is on offer
They like to eat the cat's leftovers
Anything is good; they're always 
In the eating mood!
I fed her yoghurt from a spoon
Mashed bananas too
Even earwigs were on the menu
When stumpy tail lizards come to dine!

Pinafore's Pantry

Don't really like dark chocolate
But now my taste buds are alive
I love the fruit that hides with-in
The dried apricots and cherries
Mm the bananas and the almonds
The variety is so yummy
It tantalizes the taste buds
It demands more: more fruit
More dark chocolate
The combination is just right
Can't stop eating them! 
Must have more!
They come from the Pantry
Yes: Pinafore's!

The Watchers

He stays up late at night
Can't sleep so he plays his games

He's alone in his room; that's right
Listening to her sleeping sounds
She talks to him in her dreams 
Though she doesn't realise it
He answers her; his voice calms her
She needs someone to watch over her
He watches and waits
He is the voice of re-assurance
He has all the time in the world

When she is asleep
He walks upon the earth
Feels like a million miles away
Though it's just the other side
When her sun comes up
His moon is glowing and
He goes to sleep
She listens to him as he sleeps
He calls her name; she answers
They are tied together
By a silken web; 
Thinner than the moon's rays
They communicate; they think alike
They are like twins
They need each other
like a baby needs
Its security blanket
Snuggled up close 
Secure in each other!

Aquaplaning in Shea Oak Log

Many years ago whilst driving to the city
We were driving along the road
Checking out the beautiful trees
In Shea Oak Log they were so pretty!
As I looked back in the rear-view mirror
I saw a huge semi bearing down on us
He was not slowing down
He just kept on coming closer and closer!
I said "Honey: put your foot down!
That guy's not slowing!"
In a panic he pumped the gas
But then alack, alas
We went into a massive spin
Our car went aquaplaning off the road
That huge truck just kept on going
Carrying his load!
He didn't even seem to care 
Whether we survived
Or died right there!
I was so upset; his number I did not get
But I thanked the Lord
That our family was spared for
As we spun around; the children screamed
We ended up near a fence
On flat tyre; one nervous group
We survived the crash with just a scare
Luckily we changed the tyre
With our spare
Then we just got out of there!

Grace

God's
Riches
At
Christ's
Expense

I saw this little poem and loved it!
Such simple words to express
My dear Lord's unhappiness
He asked His Father to
"Take this cup from me"
But it was not a possibility
He needed to take upon His soul
The weight of our iniquity
Our dear Jesus Christ was 
The necessary sacrifice
Without His love
Without His precious blood
We would all die in sin 
But because of His great Love
God gave His only begotten son
To take our place
To save our race
By His precious Grace!
Thank you Lord for saving me!

Duelling textas

My grandson Santiago just invented a new game

He watches so many adventure shows

Spiderman, Ben Ten and Iron Man

Power Rangers and Ultra Man to name a few

He tells me how he saves the world

Fighting evil; killing all the bad guys

Leaving piles of evil guys behind!

I said to him; trying to make it different

Maybe you should be nice to them

Convert them into being good!

He thought on this; I could see

His mind ticking over in his head

"Maybe Nana we could use

Coloured textas instead!"

I sat back and my thoughts took wing

I could just see him standing off

Walking the paces and yelling “draw!”

And instead of shooting at each other

They could leap around and really draw instead!

And as he pointed out: "we would both dye!"