Eagle flight

Came upon the eagles
Taking off on their flight
Mother teaching her fledgling 
How to take to the skies
Slowly flying higher
Acrobatics within sight
Of proud father; soaring skyward
Never far from their sight 

Point Sturt, South Australia

Wandering free

Seeking the power of self-sufficiency
Freedom for my family and me
Wandering from the Murray Mouth
To the farthest reaches of the mighty Murray
Independently!
Advertising Bradford Solar for free...

Wish we could have won that amazing 
Solar setup to live energy cost free...

Dreaming of mum

Back in Kingston-on-Murray
In the home of my teens
Saw my dear old mother
Just as she was then
My old room was waiting
Windows wide to the whispering breeze
Night time was approaching 
We helped each other settle in
Stripped back the two single beds
Side by side as they were
I tested the old mattresses
Springs stiffly protruding from one
Noting had really changed
As I returned to my darling mum 

Kabuki bag

Found this lovely little sunglasses case
Washed up on the river's shore
Near a little jetty on the Lower Murray
Took it home to wash it
Made it clean again; you see
For it brought back memories...
Of a much younger me...
During my high school days
My Japanese pen-pal sent to me
A whole set of picture post cards
Of Kabuki theatre paintings
With many faces just like these
Many others with beautiful scenery
Of the Japanese landscape
So foreign to me...

Seashells in Crockery Bay

Found some unusual seashells
Right here in Crockery Bay
Not just plain cockle shells
Yes; just the other day
A tiny pinkish cowrie
Others I cannot name...
Reminding me of other times
Of other long bygone days
Glorious bright sunshine
Shining down upon my head
When I was so much younger
When I was not afraid to tread
Upon those bright white sands
Cradling my pregnant belly 
Within my much younger hands...

Walking in sunshine Springmount

Walking in sunshine; fresh air
Birdsong; sweet and fair
Sunlight filtering through 
A glimpse of blue sky too
Dappled shadows beneath
Golden flowers; trees in leaf
Branches scattered round
Enjoying every single sound
Out in nature; oh the peace
Far away from busy city streets

Springmount Conservation Park

Australia in my blanket

This is my land; Australia
Red gold sunsets; true blue
Velvet dark night skies
Twinkling stars to view
Bright sunrises; glorious days
Arid landscapes; jungles too
Colourful Rosellas; parakeets
Wombats; big red Kangaroos
Golden wattles; green Eucalypts
Raging rivers; lakes so blue
Dry, dusty lands; sure to score
Red sands leading to Uluru
Golden beaches all around
Crystal blue coastal waters too
This is my amazing Australia
Picturesque skies of royal blue

I sing you to me

I sing you to me
From wherever you may be
This heart song; humming
From deep inside of me

I sing you to me
Sending out my call
This vibration echoes
From deep within my soul

I sing you to me
My heart cries out its song
Through uncharted waters
Your ship; carried long 

I sing you to me
My heart beats free
My longing is now sated
At last; my love is beside me

Make the ordinary come alive

Do not ask your children to strive 
For extraordinary lives
Such things may seem admirable
But it is a way of foolishness
Help them instead to find the wonder
And the marvel of an ordinary life
Show them the joy of tasting
Tomatoes; apples; pears...
Show them how to cry
When pets and people die
Show them the infinite pleasure
In the touch of a hand
And make the ordinary come alive for them
The extraordinary will take care of itself...

From The Parent's Tao Te Ching by William Martin

A child's gift

Always accept a child's gift
Keep it safely by your side
For you never really know
When time will turn the tide
Sour-sobs; growing golden
In the glorious noonday sun
Tiny snail shells; bleached
Gathered with so much fun
A clump of fresh green moss
Collected upon your precious walk
Watch the growing smiles cross
Their features as they laugh; talk
Open up your sandy pockets
Though humble and curious honey
These treasured gifts; like lockets
Are worth so much than money...

Feeling sad 2014

I am feeling sad these days
Too much sadness just 
Gets in the way; tears flow
I just wish they'd go
Sick of feeling like this
Sick of endless days
Can't sleep at night 
It's just not right; you know
How much longer will it be?
Until I can finally see the sun
Until I feel like a bit of fun
Until there is some happiness
In this sad life of mine...

2 October 2014

Judas steers

The old lady drove her Ute
Slowly behind the steers
They had done their work
As escorts; yes; volunteers
The truck had left at last
Taking the younger cattle
These two; like farm dogs
Had saved her half the battle
They knew their way home
Were taking their sweet time
Having done their easy job
Of driving the younger kine
What better way to drive the herd?
Than to lead them to the bend
Following behind their elders
Escorted by their 'loving' friends

Point Sturt, South Australia 
September 2017

The seal

Had seen the seal many times
Basking in the warming sun
Enjoyed the views along the coast
As we exercised; walked; took our fun
Crept up close to photograph him
As he slept; turned around and then
Relaxed again; fell asleep...
Knowing we weren't after him you ken
But this time; quickly; off he went
Escaped; dived into the deep blue sea
Yes; he was afraid; of you; of me
What happened to my little friend?
Why did he run away from me?
I am no animal abuser; no fiend
Yet; someone must have been...

26 September 2017

The scarf

Found abandoned in the park
Attached to a wire fence
Colourful; light and free
I felt it was left for me...

Took it home; washed it clean
Dried it in the refreshing breeze
Sunshine warmed its bright hues
Made it fresh and clean for me...

Never have like scarves; you see
Always felt my neck was squeezed
But as winter's icy fingers grasped
I was appreciative; as you will see...

Worn with joy as I wandered free
Its softness caused me glee
This lovely bright, colourful scarf
Surely it was meant to be...

Dresses for my girls

Made their dresses myself
For my little girls
Many long years ago
With ribbons, lace, twirls
Chopped off the length
Of maxi dresses; you know
Bought from op-shops
Bright floral colours to show
They were so cheap
Nobody was wearing them
So I saved myself a heap
Cut them; sewed them up at the hem
Made many pretty dresses
From pinks, greens; blues
All bright coloured fabrics
Many materials; lovely hues...

22 September 2017

Contact 2012

Enjoying the ability to make contact with people across the seas
No matter our different lives...
The understanding between two people who share 
The same deep connection about life and love and the universe...

22 September 2012

Linking hearts and hands

Linking hearts and hands across this beautiful earth of ours
Having the ability to live and learn and make plans
Seeing joy and pleasure in another human's smile and touch
These are the things that I love about this world so much!

22 September 2012

Life in a bubble

I have lived my life in a bubble
Lost within its crazy pace
Never fully understanding 
This amazing human race
Trapped within my own illusions
Suffering from my lack of grace
Though visible only in my vision
I was; separated; lost in my race
Poor little troubled soul was I
Filled with sorrow; filled with pain
Lost along this steep life path
How could I ever really explain?
What I could never comprehend
Until I'd finally been released
Into seeing; understanding
It all passed before my startled gaze...
But now that bubble has burst
Popping; silently dissipating
Ah my dear sweet Lord
This life I'd been hating...
Has finally improved; changed
No longer am I hated; subjugated
I am truly feeling rejuvenated!

21 September 2017

Happy birthday sweet Elfy

My precious little angel
Is 4 years old today
Oh how I love you Elfy
Though you're so far away
I miss your sweet angel face
I miss your gorgeous hug and  kiss you
I send my love to you all the while
I hear your laughter in my head
I imagine how you've grown
And though I cannot touch you
Right here in my heart is your home
Happy Birthday my precious darling
Hope you have the greatest day
Knowing that I pray for you 
From thousands of miles away...

18 September 2017

Pelican chicken

Many pelicans cruising in the dark
Playing chicken with the Wellington ferry
Like it was a walk in the park
Hungry pelicans; filling their bellies
Enjoying their playful little fling 
Many pelicans swimming in the dark
Before flying up; taking to wing
Playing their games; thinking it a lark

Wellington ferry at night 15 September 2017

Vanilla sugar

Sticks of vanilla sugar
Amongst the caster sugar
Best trick I've ever seen
This recipe by my mother
Little things she would do
To make or life the sweeter
Simple little recipes
Hand written in her cook book
Lovely meals, cakes and things
Yummy recipes I'd like to cook
For my precious family
For my significant other

9 September 2017

Family

Family is wonderful
Spending time together is great
There are so many good things
Yet sometimes there are sad times
Words are exchanged
Hearts are hurt; but love rules!
In the end; feathers are ruffled
But if we humble ourselves
And talk it over; ah discover
That peace is far better...
So: love is the answer...

2 September 2016

I love my kids and I always will

I love my kids and always will. I know they are not perfect! 
I know they have faults! I am not perfect! Never said I was!
I am not a clean freak! I am not good at keeping house!
I used to care about that but I guess it got to the point where
it all became too much for me. Somewhere along the way, 
keeping the peace in my family took it all out of me.
All this anger is coming out of me now; anger at the way 
I was treated by my own husband for many years...
Anger at the unfairness of a society where "men know better".
and treat women like they they are stupid simply because of their 
sex. Anger at all the injustices in this world. Anger at my mum's illness.
Anger at he unfairness of life! Anger at having to sit by and watch 
my daughter stress because no matter how she does it; it is never 
done the way it should have been done! If she does it this way,
it should have been done that way! If she tries to say what is wrong 
it gets brushed over as irrelevant. "oh that's not how it is at all! 
You don't know what you're talking about!"
Well it's time to say my piece! I love my kids but I tell them the truth 
if I feel they are doing the wrong thing. I don't want them end up dead 
because of bad habits. But in all honesty I cannot stand by when I see 
injustice being done! I have to stand up for what is right no matter 
how much shit will hit the fan. I have to tell the truth even if it hurts me!
It is unfair that women are expected to do as they are told; without being
listened to! Without having their say. Then when they have the guts 
to explain how they are feeling; they are abused and told they are talking crap.
Please, just listen for once and try to understand what is being said
without prejudice. Without getting defensive because your macho ego
is being questioned. please, just once try to SEE from another person's 
point of view in a fair way. Is that too much to ask? God, please get through 
to people's brains and give all women a fair go before we all go nuts and start
a fricking revolution! Like planet of the Apes but in this case: planet of the unheard women!

23 September 2014

Baring my soul

I am sharing my inner most pain
Because I have to let it go again
The things I have held inside for years
Are bringing me to tears
But I cannot hold it in any longer
As I let each pain and fear escape
It only makes me stronger
Yes! I was molested as a little girl
Yes! It changed the way I see the world
Yes it hurt so much to hold it in
But now I must let it go; this life of sin...
So as I share these darkest things
Please don't judge me as I begin
This journey must take place
This emptying of pain; this cleansing rain
Though painful to say the very least
I must release this terrible beast
It has eaten at my soul for years
It has followed me from west to east
Now as I finally cast these words upon the seas
I ask for understanding if you please
Just let me empty out this rubbish bin
Just let me loose this pain from within
I cannot hide it any longer
I must get it out to grow stronger
So lend your hearts and ears a while
Help me bare my soul a while
Listen and yes please understand
This was never as I would have planned
Tough my heart was troubled for so long
Now as I give it up to God: He understands
He has already washed me clean
His blood and tears were shed for me
Now as I cry these salty tears for me
For that innocent child I used to be
Though they number million; drops in the sea
The peace I seek will comfort me
And though I was close to drowning underneath
I will rise above the breakers; yes indeed
For my Lord and saviour is right here with me...

26 September 2014

Dance with me my darling

Come dance with me my darling 
Take me in your loving arms 
Hold me close to your heart 
Of your life I would be a part 

Come dance with me my darling 
Let me look into your pale green eyes 
Allow my love to enfold you 
Just like the dark night's velvet skies

Come dance with me my darling 
Hold me close in your embrace
Let my fingers touch your body
Allow my lips to kiss your face