My poor baby

Poor little Zac was unwell the other day
He was feeling miserable and grumpy
He didn't want a cuddle
He didn't want a beso (kiss)
He didn't want to do anything much!
His poor little nose was running
His poor little head
Must have been troubling him
I know how he was feeling
Because that's how I am feeling today!
Scratchy tickle in my throat that won't stop!
Coughing that keeps coming
Just enough to be a nuisance!
Yes! My poor baby: I know just how you felt!

The wonder of it all

A beautiful hymn I love to sing
The wonder of it all: the wonder of it all!
That dear Jesus would love me!
Why would dear Jesus want to love me?
I often wonder about His unconditional love
He came from precious heaven up above
He came to save us from sin
He promised to return to take us home with Him!
I can't wait to be taken up into the heavens
To be transported away from pain & sadness
Up to heaven in His company
To live there forever!
Oh dear Lord what a promise!
Can't wait to see all His promises fulfilled!

World Rage

So many people going crazy
So many people losing their minds
So much stress & worry over life
So much unhappiness & strife
Dear Lord it is so difficult
Dear Lord it is such a sad time
That we live in right now
In these end times of
Wars & upheavals
Storms & earthquakes
Floods and bushfires
Tornadoes by the dozens
Nothing is safe or sacred
Road rage and madness
People losing their cool
Acting out like fools
Where will it all end?
Who do you turn to in the end?
Where can we hide?
When madness rules in so many hearts?
I turn to my dearest Lord & saviour
I turn to my dearest Jesus Christ
He answers my prayers
He helps keep me sane!
He takes my worries from me
He carries me in his loving arms
I feel safe and protected
Where-ever I may roam
But what about the others?
What about overseas?
Bombs being dropped
People being killed

How will I cope with all this pain?
I want to make a difference
I want to save the whole wide world
But I am only one person
I am all alone within this bubble
I am trapped within this body
I am not God! I cannot help them all
But dear Lord I ask for your help
I ask and you deliver
I ask & you lead me through
This valley of darkness
With You dear Lord I am content
For You my Lord have promised 
To take us all to safety in the coming trials!

Twinkle toes

Singing & dancing is so much fun!
It's true! Just ask my grandson
He loves bopping along to his music
He loves singing along to his songs
He is so full of love and fun
All day long he plays along
He's singing along to Spider Man
He's singing along to Ben Ten
He's singing along to Iron Man
You can bet he's having fun!
Dancing along to his music
Dancing along to any cool beat
He's even bopping along in his car seat
I love my cool little grandson!

Stealing our disguise

It is all so very true
Our children are our future
They take on our disguise
As they grow up before our eyes
We see them take on our traits
They look a bit like us
They act a bit like us
Then they become just like us!
Compare a few photographs
Of our lives as we go on
The comments we hear
From friends and family
The similarities are so amazing
It's like looking in the mirror
And seeing myself as I was
All those years ago, when I was young
My fears are passed on
My joys are passed on
Everything I was then
Is staring me in the face
I understand their worries
I understand their fears
Yes I even understand their tears
But I do hope that I was maybe
Able to set them upon their path
With love and encouragement
With God's help I pray
That all will be okay!

Love rules

Jesus said "love rules"
Love is the most important thing
Little children and animals show you
What love is all about
They love so much
They just want to be with you
They just want to have fun
They want to play and play all day
Love and laughter go together
Like kisses and cuddles
Like sunshine and flowers
Like rainbows and lollipops
Beautiful blessings from our Lord!

Drives me crazy

He drives me crazy
He's oh so lazy
I just want some help now
Get off your butt & help now
He drives me crazy
He's oh so lazy
I gotta try to move him
C'mon now please Tim
You have to move it or lose it
Yeah you've gotta use those muscles
You've got to use that brain power
You can't get any slower
You got to: you got to: you got to!
Move it move it move it!

Sonic The Hegdehog

There are some games
I could play for hours and hours
I used to play Sonic the Hedgehog
I used to play for so long
That my thumb felt sore 
I could hardly move it
Ouch it hurt so much but
I was still pleased as punch
Though I couldn't save that game
I still had lots of fun! 
Thank God for the pause button!
That helped me save my hand
I loved playing all those levels
Underwater, over lava, up in space
Yes I did have fun playing games
That was only a few years ago
My How things have changed!
Now there are iPads & iPhones
So many different games to play
To just while your life away
I do like Bejewelled as well
It reminds me of Columns
We used to play on Sega Megadrive
Now it is extinct: like the Dodo!

Small world

Isn't it amazing?
Isn't it so cool?
How small the world is
How strait & narrow the gate
That takes us up
Into that heaven above!
We wait for it patiently
We pass the time of day
Imagining our past lives
Going on until we reach today!
I was thinking about 
A friend from years ago
Wondered how he was 
After so many years 
Have slipped on by!
Yesterday I found him right there
On face book & sent a message
Today we are reunited once more!
Just waiting to get another message
So we can talk as we did: years before!

Ripe raspberries

Ripe raspberries are red & juicy
Ripe raspberries are great
I love those Allens lollies
I've loved them for many years
Allens Snakes Alive are yummy too!
I think of all the artificial colours
I think of all those additives
I think of all that sugar in them
No wonder they are no good
They are really just empty calories
Just a terrible trip for our bodies
Setting us up for Diabetes
Maybe in our later lives!
So much crap we are given
So much crap is advertised
They all say it is healthy
But truly look into my eyes
It is all just rubbish fed to us through lies!

Stick to fresh and natural
Stick to home made as much as you can
For one day you will be sorry
If you insist on going on as you are!
You are what you eat: this is no lie!

Stand up for Truth & honesty

I bought a dream record book
I thought to make some notes
Maybe find out a thing or two
About the dreams I have of you
I have been shown so many wonderful things
Where I was taken up into the skies
Saw the past and the future too
Coming along the road I'm on to you!
Dear Lord I understand your words
I really do see how it will be
But dear Lord I am worried
For there are so many who
Do not care to learn your truths
There are so many who care not
What the Bible says or teaches
They are lost in this life of theirs
Sadly they go on living as they want
Not understanding your prophecies
Not understanding any preachers
Of your living word; I feel sad
But I cannot do it for you all
I cannot save your souls
If you will not fight for them
Along with me and God's angels
You will have to face your choices
You will have to stand up for yourselves
Raise your voices: make a stand
Stand up for truth & honesty
Stand up for righteousness
Stand up for the living God
Listen to His words of wisdom
Listen to His words of pleading
He wants to save us all from this...

The "Do not call" Register

I'm sick of all the phone calls
I'm sick of all the hassles
Of companies calling up
Trying to change the way
I use my time on line
I'm just so fed up!
I've had enough!
Please just go away!
Leave us alone!
We are happy with what we've got!
I don't want to sign up
For another two years
I don't want to have to pay 
An exit fee if I change my mind!
Or if I am offered a better deal
What ever happened to 
Common courtesy and manners
Surely if you say "NO" 
That means "NO"
Please do not call!
I've now joined the "Do not call!" Register

Lost in translation

My dad loves telling jokes
Being the life of our family
The trouble is I cannot 
Pass on his jokes to my kids
As everything is lost in translation!
Whenever I try: I just don't why but
The words don't rhyme
The sounds don't relate 
The joke's on me as I laugh
With him but they cannot join in
As everything is lost in translation!

Mouse trap

I had to use a mouse trap
To catch that pesky little mouse
I never realised I'd be shocked
After I heard that trap snap shut
I went to check out my victim
I went to feed it to the cats but
There was nothing in that mouse trap
Except for a tiny little mouse's paw
It was so tiny and perfectly made!
Though I was angry at that creature
I had to apologise to that poor little mouse
Because it was now one tiny foot short
Of being a perfectly made little creature!
I guess I would look like that tiny being
If God were to look down upon my life
He'd look at me: so tiny and perfect
Made in His image as I am & wonder
If my life was worth protecting, overseeing!
Dear Lord forgive me for my anger
At that tiny little mouse but I was
Fed up with being held to ransom
Just because my home is old and worn!

United Nations Agenda 21

Just read a bit about the United Nation's Agenda 21
They do not have the right to force people to agree
Why do they think we have no brains to understand
That signing up to this enables them to control us all
What ever happened to freedom of speech?
What ever happened to freedom of choice?
I will choose my own way to go thank you very much!
I have the right to choose: not you!

4 is my favourite number

4 is my favourite number
Oh Yes it is: for sure it is four!
I've been counting up to four
Counting and climbing for years
I love this number! Its so cool!
Four identical babies for the armadillo
Every time it is four: no less no more!
Four kittens each time for dear Molly
Four cardinal directions of the wind
Four is the favourite number of the Indians
They have natural wisdom by the score
They took care of their land
Loved to honour every living thing
Used it up and allowed it to re-grow
Ready for use in the next season
Nothing was wasted, nothing was lost
Everything had its use & so it was
I love this number four!
One two three four, one two three four!
Count again & count some more!

If I could

If I could I'd change the world
To make it more loving & kind
I'd give to so many people
I'd shower them all with God's love
Yes! If I could I'd change the world
To make it full of peace
I'd make all our lives worth living
I'd spread God's peace around
Yes! My love is true 'cause
I'm so in love with you!
My dear Lord is everything to me
He rules my world, He is my all
Yes it's true: 'cause I'm so in love with You!

For The Stylistics (One of my favourite 70's groups!)

Teenager's lament

There's nothing to do around here!
There's nothing to do around here!
There's only some sport on weekends
Maybe football on Saturdays in winter
There's nothing to do around here!
There's nothing to do around here!
There's cricket & tennis in the summer
If you want to sweat it out there?
There's nothing to do around here!
There's nothing to do around here!
Only stuff for computer nerds or
Playing on your X-box console
There's nothing to do around here!
There's nothing to do around here!
Maybe a battle to the death
In your dreams that's all you've got
There's nothing to do around here!
There's nothing to do around here!
Playing on-line with other geeks
It's lots of fun while you got the gig
But really: life is so boring out here!
There's nothing to do around here!
There's nothing to do around here!

Helicopter ride over the beach

It seemed like a good idea at the time
A joy ride over the city and beaches
It was very noisy and quite rough
I guess the chopper has to vibrate!
The view over the water was fantastic
But I don't think I'd go again!
The mere thought of free falling
And the very hard landing at the end
Was enough to put me off but
At least I can say I have been up in a chopper!

Coconut bristle brush

We bought a coconut bristle brush
At the gym many years ago
It was amazing how clean we felt
After soaking in a nice hot bath
And then scrubbing away at
All the dead skin cells all over our bodies
We felt so pink and clean and fresh
It was a pleasure to feel those bristles
Scrubbing away all those aches and pains
After those gruelling workouts
At that fantastic gym!

The four cardinal directions

Four cardinal directions
Four ways to look at things
Four stars I asked for one night
As I hid outside for escape
It was a cold winter's night
I'd had enough of arguing
I needed to find a bit of space
Away from the tensions of my life
I was huddled up inside my quilt
Looking for answers in the skies
Praying for God's help as I cried
Praying for a sign form up above!
I asked the dear Lord for 4 shooting stars
One from each of the four directions
North, South, East and West
I asked for confirmation
That I was not alone
That I was being looked after
By some higher power!
I didn't need to wait for long
As I saw a shooting star
Dart across the skies
Then three more came soon after
One from each direction
I knew then that God was with me
As I prayed for that answer
Felt the tension leave me
Though I still felt afraid
For I do know that sometimes
We are sorely tried but we must 
Look higher for answers
To our daily trials!

Flat on my face

Teenagers get embarrassed
Very easily that's for sure
I remember blushing profusely
When I was at high school!
If any guy looked at me
I was so shy it was painful!
I remember meeting up with
Some guys I knew from the disco
There were 4 of them in the car
They called out to say hello
Told me it was Andy's birthday
"How about a birthday kiss?"
Silly me: I agreed!
I leaned in to give him a peck
But as I did he grabbed me and 
Held my face for a longer kiss!
I tried to break free but it was no use
I struggled to get away and as I did 
I ran and tripped:  fell flat on my face!
I was so embarrassed to say the least
I had been tricked by those beasts
There I was flat on my face
In the main street of Berri
Crying and blushing beet red
So ashamed for being tricked
By those mean guys!

Lost for words

Some days I feel lost for words
I am empty of everything
Exhausted and dry
Too much stress on my plate
Things are getting me down
I don't want to be the clown
I just want somebody to care for me
Somebody to do things for me
For a change: I want my mummy!
I want my dummy! I want to spit it out!
But that is not my way!
I have to be the strong one
I have to be the carer
I have to take this bull by the horns
I have to fight these battles
I have to hold on tight to the reins
That God has given me
The gift of words to touch other's hearts
The gift of love to share with everyone
The gift of answered prayers
The gift of healing light in a cold, dark world!

The colour purple

Why do I love the colour purple?
Why do I like to look at this hue?
I know it is a special colour
I know that only kings used to care
It is such a regal colour
It is so rich and beautiful
I love to think of purple flowers
Among beautiful green leaves
Like African Violets and Buddleia
Like fields of purple lavender
A sight to behold for everyone
Like Patterson's curse
All those beautiful puple flowers
Of that Salvation Jane plant
Growing eveywhere as weeds!
They are just unwanted herbs
God made them all for us to see
I guess we don't always understand His plans
He wants us to love what He loves
He wants us to fill our lives with love
So that we understand how much He cares
Yes: can't you see His love?
Reflected everywhere:
Beneath that glorious sunshine
Upon this precious earth of ours
All the colours of the rainbow
Reflected back at me!

Julie, Julie, Julie

I like the name "Julie"
I told my daughter that
I didn't think I knew very many
But today as I was reading a magazine
I couldn't believe how many "Julie's"
I found: in almost every story
There was a Julie
Everywhere I found that same name!
Yes: Julie, Julie, Julie: everywhere!

Myrona Avenue

Knew a couple quite a few years ago
They lived in Myrona Avenue
The amazing thing was that Durand's wife
Was called Rona: living in Myrona Avenue
I wonder what would be the odds on that.
Someone living in a street named after them?
I guess he would come home and say
"God afternoon my Rona!" or something similar!
My mind just boggles at the thought!
I guess Shelley could live in Shelley Avenue
I have seen Vanessa Street in the directory
There's probably even a Suzie Street somewhere! 
Who knows? I guess God would know!
He knows how many hairs are upon my head!
He knows everyone on this earth!
He is all powerful; all knowing: all seeing!
Yes! God knows! After all: He made us!

Like two peas in a pod

Ever heard that saying
"Like two peas in a pod"
If you did look so very much alike?
I suppose twins would get that every day?
They would be hearing everyone say:
"Like two peas in a pod"
But really: are two peas exactly the same?
Okay: they might be green
Featureless I guess: no noses to compare
No eyes to be seen: no luscious lips
Just green roundness: same taste
Sweetness to be sure
But what more? Give me a nod?
And why is it a pod of whales?
I guess: to me: they are very alike
Same grey colour, same fins & tails
But what if comparison fails?
How could you really tell?
One great big whale from another?
Would they come for the asking?
Smile for the camera & stay still
If you could command them at will?
Lord I would ask them to smile for me!
Maybe even play some games with me?
Like hide and seek under the waves
It would not be fair I guess
They could disappear in a flash and
I would be left behind to count
I'd be no good at finding them!
Maybe a different game
Like "toss the human into the air"
I hope they wouldn't give me a scare
It would all come down to trust!
Like I trust in the Lord
He is my everything!
In heaven would I truly be
Playing games with God's creatures 
Yes that will be me!
When In heaven I find myself
When Jesus comes to take me home!

I was early (by a week!)

I wanted to make sure
I wanted to be early 
Didn't want to feel strange
Didn't want to feel left out
So I headed off to find that pub
Arrived at just the right time
Or so I thought!
I looked into my handbag
Tried to find that invitation
There it was as I expected
But I'd made the biggest boo-boo
I was at the rendezvous
A whole week early!
I had to laugh at myself!
Silly me: I've stuffed up again!
But I don't care because
I'm only human!

You are my all

When it is so quiet: oh so still
I hear your voice: it calls me still
I answer: "Lord here I am!"
Ready to do whatever is Thy will
I am awake and so aware
Of Thy angels as they come to share
I feel their gentle touch
I feel their love: coming to me
From heaven up above
Dear Lord It is my pleasure 
To be at Thy call
Because my dearest Lord
You are my all! 
Yes: You are my all!

Anything is better than being alone

Anything is better

Anything is better

Yes anything is better

Than being alone

Loneliness is a pain

Being alone is the same

Finding a partner

Is the whole game

Because

Anything is better

Anything is better

Yes anything is better

Than being alone

Spent so much time alone

As I was growing up

Too shy to answer questions

Too scared to own up

Because

Anything is better

Anything is better

Yes anything is better

Than being alone

Pretended to join a group

Made believe that I smoked

Started swearing to fit in

Just wanted anybody

Because

Anything is better

Anything is better

Yes anything is better

Than being alone

Because

Anything is better

Anything is better

Yes anything is better

Than being alone

Healing oil

I watched as my daughter 
Held up her aching foot
A huge crater of pain 
Underneath her big toe
A plantar wart growing 
Into her very flesh!
I was shocked at the depth
Of that awful open wound
Where she'd tried everything
To make it go away!
Healing oil was placed
Into that gaping sore
Covered up and checked 
Again the very next day!
I was totally amazed
At how good it looked
Almost healed over
Just a tiny circle left
Where it still grew inside
Again she removed the root
Of that evil looking wart
Again covered it with healing oil
Covered over with a band-aid
The very next day it was 
Shrunken to a tiny spot
Almost completely healed up!
Now 5 days later it is gone! 
Thank you dearest Lord
For your wonderful healing power!

Rainbow rug

I'm crocheting a rainbow rug
All those beautiful colours
Of that precious rainbow
Shown off to all in this rug
Bright red and orange too
Then golden yellow shades
Green as grass comes following
Then a sky blue azure too
The brightest purple indigo
Near to that edge and
Violet is the final hue!

Burnt Offerings

Got a new toaster oven
To crisp up my pies a bit
It's going to take some time
To get used to the ways of it 
But at the moment all I'm getting
Are burnt offerings: very crispy toast
Overdone everything
But at least It tastes okay
Once you scrape off all the burnt bits!

Country Roads with Zac

Yesterday: Zac & I took a walk
He just wanted to walk & walk
He didn't want to go back
He found a triangle-shaped rock
He saw big, big trees and 
Big, big clouds everywhere
He just kept on walking forwards
Further & further up that country road
I wanted to turn around go back but
He did not want to do that
So I just kept on going: with him
Finally he'd had enough!
We turned around & started back
We wandered slowly down
That quiet country road!
Within a few minutes he said
"Pick me up Nana!" So I did!
He's about 12 kilos now
He's almost 2 & 1/2 years old
I told him that I loved him so much
He put his little arms around 
My neck held me close 
As we walked along that road
Then he dropped his triangle
We picked it up and I said
"I'll put it in my pocket"
But no! He wanted his special stone
In his pocket: though he didn't have one!
We walked and walked for ages
My arms were getting tired
My breathing was getting heavy
My body heating up a bit
We had about 1 kilometre to walk
I had to have  a little rest
I must admit I am getting older
I must admit I am getting on
But that didn't matter
As I carried my darling grandson!

Home is best

I love to visit my family
I love to get around
But you know how it is?
I love my own bed best
I love to sleep safe & sound
Though I enjoyed being 
With my dear girl and
My precious grandsons
I am happy to be home
I am glad to find my place
Right here in my home
With my hubby & son
And my dear dog Amy
Happy to see me 
Coming through that door!

Stormy June

It's winter time already
Days are shorter
Breezes more gusty
Clouds hang around but
The sun shines on & on
I saw an amazing sight tonight
On my way back home
Two pieces of rainbow: glowing
On opposite sides of the sky
Why was this so gorgeous? 
I'll tell you why!
In between were many clouds
All dark-blue and rain-clad
Road wet from crying tears
That's what rainbows do show!
That Jesus cries for all of us
Yes: Jesus loves us all
He cries because we sadden Him
We tarry too long & care not
How we burden His dear heart
His blood He shed 
Many long years ago
His body given for our sins
Our price is paid: yes it is!
But we still forget to pray and
We forget to say: "Thank you!"
So Jesus cries for all of us
Waiting for us to come on home!

Toasted Crumpets

Toasted crumpets in winter time
Warm and crunchy with marmite
Or even toasted with apricot jam
My hubby Tim has his with honey
But for a great breakfast
It's definitely eggs on crumpets
That's the most delicious & yummy!
With a dash of tomato sauce
Served up with baked beans
Home made chips with Vegeta
A simple meal: for my money!

Shelley's fainting spell

About 8 years ago when Shelley was 16
She got a job at a new restaurant
Just a little distance from our home
It was Christmas time & very hot it was too!
This new place had no air-conditioning
It was so stuffy and so very still
Not a breeze was blowing
Not a single breathe to be had
Stifling heat wave that year in 2005/2006
It was still a hot, hot day!
We were just chatting with the boss
Spending a few minutes 
Before heading back homeward way
Shelley was holding on to the bar
All was okay and then suddenly
She started to sway
I held onto her but I needn't have worried
For Shelley's poor fingers had latched on
They were straining to hold her up
As we just watched as her eyes 
Rolled back right into her head! 
A little while later she was all okay
And she wondered why we were so worried
As she couldn't recall fainting anyway!

Nessa's fainting spells

My daughter had a lot of fainting spells
They would happen very suddenly
She'd be standing there talking
Then her eyes would roll back
And she'd go out like a light
We tried so many things to find out why?
But no answers were ever found!
We still don't know to this very day!

Fainting spell

I've only ever fainted a couple of times
During my whole life; as daughter & wife
The first time was at high school
After doing a cross country run
We had an assembly after lunchtime
I'd forgotten to eat: there was no time!
I remember feeling a little dizzy as I stood there
I was feeling rather light-headed & weak
As the principal droned on & on
Suddenly I was so far away
All was quiet and still: that is until
I found myself returning into my body
Voices were so far away
Then slowly they came closer
Until I could understand those words
People saying my name: talking to me
Asking me if was all right?
I finally "came-to": I am happy to tell
And I was thankful that my lunch
Was in the canteen: waiting for me still!
Eating made me feel so much better!

Many years later I was having 
My very first child: my little girl inside
My tummy felt so huge: I was ready to pop
I did well in that labour room 
But it seemed to take for ever
Finally my little girl had arrived
After about 8 hours
The nurses told me to go and
Have a lovely warm shower
To relax my tired body after all my work
I said I didn't really want to 
But they did insist: so I went!
Just as I stood there all undressed
I felt my head spinning
I felt myself slipping: down into darkness
I just managed to push that red button
As I was going down!
I remember the nurses speaking
As if from very far away
Trying to get me back into my body
I did hear them and "came to" at last!
I guess maybe they'll listen next time
When I tell them I'm not feeling the best!

The well of salvation

I felt the touch of an angel
I saw the hands of my dearest Lord
Draw water from the well of salvation
That our hearts might be refreshed
Our Hope renewed!
The borders of our path: strewn 
With the flowers of promise
Sending forth rich fragrance
Unto our dearest Lord in heaven
As we tread this troubled path
That He might look down upon us
In His infinite wisdom
Understanding; in His loving eyes!

West wind

The west wind is blowing
It's cold and fresh outside
The eucalyptus trees are swaying
To this heavy dragon's breathing
A few white clouds blow swiftly by
Those dark rain clouds are gone
The sun shines down upon us
But there is no warmth to be had
On looks alone: it's beautiful
Until you go outside for a while
Until you feel the bite of that wind!
Yes the west wind is blowing
But the winter time is here
That's why my wood fire is burning
That's why I bide inside my home!

Stop that cough

To stop that awful cough
You just get out your cloth
A handkerchief will do
Same deal as with
The sore throat remedy!
Warm moist wet handkerchief
Placed upon the chest
Covered with plastic wrap
Then covered with a warm cloth
Bound around the whole body!
The blood rushes to that area
Cleansing the lungs & easing
The poor soul's awful cough!
My son was sick for a week
Wouldn't let me ease his cough
He could sleep at all: neither could we
It became so difficult to cope
Until I finally got the nod!
"Okay mum just put that silly thing on!"
So we covered up that chest
Got his body working with him
To ease that painful cough!
Not a single cough to be heard!
On my word: that blessed sound of silence!
Was a most wonderful blessing to be sure!

Best remedy for sore throats

Whenever a sore throat gets me down
I get out my home remedies again!
A small handkerchief, some plastic wrap
A nice warm scarf and I'm ready to go!
I moisten the handkerchief with hot water
Let it cool slightly; fold it over a few times
Apply to my throat and cover with plastic wrap
Then put on my nice warm scarf!
It's a simple trick I learnt years ago!
As the warm moist handkerchief cools down
The body is tricked into healing itself!
More blood is sent to the throat area
To compensate for the cooling cloth
Thus: the sore throat is repeatedly 
Cleansed by the fresh supply of blood
And voila: no more: sore throat!

Lemon & honey

My throat is sore and dry
I don't really know why!
Maybe I'm getting old
Maybe I'm snoring out loud
Maybe it's too much cheese
I must admit I have to sneeze
Winter is here again
I guess it's time to make 
My hot lemon and honey tea
Ah: that's better for my head
It's 5 a.m. & I'm out of bed
The kettle has boiled at last
My favourite cup is ready for me
I'll make that hot cup of herbal tea
I've added some garlic as well
And what the hell: 
Thin slices of onion too!
It melts away that mucous
It clears my throat & head
Then: finally its back I go to bed!
Thank God for natural home remedies!

Tiny Pink Shoes

Tiny pink shoes with butterflies 
Flowers upon their soles
Soft and pliable: cute
They are pretty yet useful
For my coming grand-daughter's feet
I pray that all continues to go well
I pray that many joys will attend her birth
I am here waiting: ready to tell her story!
I am here: ready to share her joys
I wait to laugh with her: filled with mirth!