Colours of summer

Glorious colours of summer

Bright reds, corals and pinks

Scented bushes; sweet; lush

Inhabited by geckos; skinks

Where ever I may wander

The sights simply amaze

I love these colours of summer

They always steal my gaze...

21/1/2018

Walking in sunshine

Was walking in sunshine
Was having a great day
Had seen a cute little lizard
Sunning itself; what a day?
It let me take its photograph
It seemed to pose for me; hooray!
Then as I turned around
Another big surprise...
Saw the tail end of a brown snake
Disappearing from my sight; no fright!
I had a feeling I would see one
And I was certainly proved right!
Wow! What an amazing sight!
A four foot long brown snake
Slinking through the bushes
Not willing to pose for me
I am so very happy to confess
It was just as wary of me
As I was of it; no contest!

23 January 2018

Easy as pie

Easy as pie; I'll tell you why
Good things come to those who wait
To enter in at the strait gate
Go, give aid while you can
Follow dear Jesus' plan...

Carry out random acts of kindness
With no expectation of reward...
Safe in the knowledge that
One day someone might 
Do the same for you...

23/8/2014

Beneath the Southern Cross

Felt the beauty of the moment
As you gently took my hand
Walking up into the darkness
In that amazing wonderland
Soft warm breeze was blowing 
Shivers taking hold; unplanned
Lifting up my hair; a-flowing
My toes felt the softest sand
Southern Cross stars beckoning 
City lights across the strand
Blinking in my purple vision
Finally saw everything at hand
Birds serenaded as we sauntered
You were a little tipsy; my darling man
Loving words were softly uttered
As you held me close at hand...

Letters from Kapooka

He fell in love with a young woman
He said he'd do anything 
She asked him to make a man of himself
Before he bought back a ring 
He signed up for army duty; enlisted
Thinking it would be the very thing 
But after a short while; he realised
No young woman was worth the sting
His letters arrived from Kapooka
A sad young man; to say the least
He said he could not take it
No; he could not tame that beast

As his sister; I was saddened
Upset that she could sing such a song
Not caring for his honest sacrifice
She had gathered up; moved along
As I read his letters; I was crying 
Poor young man; so ill used; abused
He could have been there; dying
For all she cared; her feelings; obtuse
Well; Sharon; I do remember
Your name was upon his lips
Young love gone wrong; I realise now
Fate does so toss the chips...

1970's

Remembering Bela Balasz

Remembering Bela Balasz
And his whole family...
Rest in peace...5/5/1980...
I remember visiting them in Adelaide
At their home off West Thebarton Road
He used to be night watchman 
At the factory next door...
I recall he used to come grape picking 
Here in the Riverland many long years ago
I remember Suzie more than the others
She was of a similar age to me
(David, Robert, little sister Diane and Peter)
I also met Susie in Adelaide 
At the Findon Hotel disco in 1976, 1977
When I was attending Adelaide Uni

Bela passed away on 5th May 1980
Aged 55 years...
Dearly beloved husband of Janice Mary
Loved Father of David, Robert, Suzanne
Diane and Peter...

Found the Funeral mass papers
On the 19th February 2017
Brought back so many memories 
Rest in peace dear friend of my father...

Luminosity

Thought I'd try out "Luminosity"
To see how good my memory is...
It was fun! 
In the speed match 
I scored higher than 89% of people
In the train match
I scored higher than 52% of people
In the Memory Matrix 
I scored higher than 87% of people
In my age group...
Then when I went further 
I found out that it costs you money to continue...
Of well...Too bad...

27th February 2015

Always being thankful

Being thankful...
Appreciating everything I have...
Enjoying the simple things in life...
Watching the sun set...
Feeling the breeze upon my skin...
Hearing the laughter of my grandchildren...
Having a roof over my head...
Having enough to eat...
Knowing that love is the most important thing...
Yes! I truly have everything I need...

27th February 2015

Let it be me instead

I hate it when my grandsons are sick

I wish I could take away their pain

I wish I could take their place

I can't bear to see them so ill

It hurts me to feel so helpless

So useless in keeping them from harm

These past few weeks have been so difficult

To hear them being sick and in pain

Oh Lord I pray; let it be me instead!

27 February 2013

Happy 7th birthday Zecarias

Happy birthday my darling Zac
Hope you have the most wonderful day
I only wish you were coming back
I simply wish you weren't so far away
I know you've grown a heap
As you breathe fresh mountain air
As you gad about and leap
Into those flowing streams so fair
I'd kiss your rosy cheeks my dear
If I could hold you close...
But as you're so far away; I fear
These good wishes; I suppose
Are all i have to give...
I love you my darling grandson!

18 February 2018