Australia Day 2017

Took a walk on the wild side
Of Petrel Cove beside the sea
Enjoyed the sunshine bright 
My precious love beside me
Clambered over amazing rocks
Breathed in the freshest breeze
Explored many tiny tidal pools
Everything in my mind; a frieze
Learning life in nature's schools
Ready to be deployed to memory
Peace, love, joy enveloped me
As we enjoyed the glorious scenery
Pigeons roosted high above us
Startled as we clambered near 
White crashing waves before us
Spraying us as we ventured there
Black volcanic basalt dragons
Reared up above pink granite eggs
Sinking in soft sands wet by the sea
On this gorgeous Australia Day 2017...

Into dust

Time unravels into dust
Continue living; we all must
Whether it hurts the heart or no
Our loved ones we must all let go...
Surely we are all just ashes
Blowing in the summer breeze
Life goes on; memories are flashes
Pictures deep within: we try to squeeze
In as many as we can; to fill life's void
Sepia tones on old celluloid...
Pain returns each time I dream
Makes my heart just want to scream
Ah I know each life does matter
Our strong hearts fracture; break; shatter
Still love overcomes; Love does surely rule
For though you've gone: I remember you

Sunset at Goolwa Beach

Sunset at Goolwa Beach
In the East; full moon arising 
Strolled along the quiet beach
Up the boardwalk; we were gliding 
Southern Ocean; splendorous sight 
As far as my eye can see; emptiness
A few fishermen driving...
Back along the blackened sands
From the mighty Murray's mouth
Headlights through the darkness; gleaming 
Couldn't take my eyes from this scene
Beauty washing over me...
Was I merely dreaming?

25 January 2015

Ode to my mum Roza Szabo

From a far off land you came
No goods nor chattels to your name
With only the clothes upon your backs
With your true love; you found no lack
Together you traversed the seven seas
Seeking to find your peace; your release
To this sunburnt country; foreign; odd
Through your hard life; together you did plod
No complaint ever crossed your sweet lips
I felt this precious love; through your fingertips
Looking back; I marvel at your love
Sent so beautifully from heaven up above
After all your blessed years
Even the sky was moved to tears
This sunburnt land that you called home
Will accept your efforts; as you come
Full circle; from beginning to end
This earth will welcome your final remains; will bend
For of this majestic land you are a part
This Australia; has taken you to its very heart...

24 June 1938 to 28 December 2016

Farewell to mum

Sunset after a long day
Many tears flowed
Many smiles came
Lots of hugs exchanged
Memories shared
Of a life remembered
Sending dear mum
Upon her blessed way...

Extra strong peppermints

Dad asked for "extra strong peppermints"
in a blue packet he said
Mum used to buy them for him
Don't know where she got them 
I replied; cannot be denied; I didn't know
Did the shopping at the mall
The Amcal chemist right next door
Knew I had to let them know
Mum would no longer; her tablets; require
The lady mentioned mum's Amcal card
I asked if she had any points to use
Yes indeed she replied; over $15
Asked about a cream for my rash
No they didn't have that 
It's dad's birthday tomorrow i cried
And there right in front of me
At my very fingertips...
Were the "strong peppermints" he desired
Exactly 5 packets; added up
To almost the exact dollar value
A birthday present for dear old dad
From dear mum; gone to her grave..

Love keeps singing me home

Love; like a heart; beating in time
Draws me ever closer; closer each time
Love's sweet rhythm; sweet rhyme
Draws me ever closer to mine

Love;s circular motion
This rhythmic motion
Like the blessed ocean
Carries my very heart; my soul
Uplifted by these emotions
My soul is lifted on high each time
Cos love, sweet love keeps singing me home

Our two hearts beating in tune
Our two souls entwined; it's true
Living is so very easy with you
My whole world is renewed