Evaleah's birthday blanket

A cute colourful rug
For a special little girl
Just to keep her warm
In these cold winter storms

Finished 23 July 2018

Bubbles upon a bottleneck 2017

Bubbles; locked upon a bottleneck
Transparent; rings around space
Holding fast; transfixed; what the heck
A few seconds later; gone from grace

17 August 2017

Following the Quail trail

Following the quail trail...
They left tiny footprints...
A few lizards trekked along
Cute little critters; hiding...
Enjoying their lives
In Nature; where they belong...

25th August 2018

Tiny Hitch hiker

We picked up a hitch hiker
As we drove slowly along
A tiny little hitch hiker
Determined to come along
Cruising around the mighty lake
Yes; of Lake Alexandrina fame
From Currency Creek he came
Landed on our windscreen
Enjoying his trip; we did the same
Ah; in my humorous imaginings
I could see his smiling face
Grinning crazily; enjoying our slow pace
At Clayton Bay he disappeared
We thought he'd gone for good
But as we left that little town; he stood
We continued driving around the lake
A pleasant tourist drive it is
Turning round about; gee whiz
He was thoroughly enjoying the view
Like a pet dog; out for a sunny drive
I imagined his joyful vision
He flapped his tiny wings in frisson
At Port Milang cafe we stopped for lunch
There he left us; flying off
I imagine he was saying
"Bye mates; Thanks a bunch!"

26th August 2018

Colours of the spring

I love these colours
Of the coming spring
Every tree is green
Glorious blue seas
Black volcanic rocks
White foaming waves...
I love these glorious days
The wonderful fresh breeze
Coming to us humans; all
Over these great Southern seas
All the way from Antarctica
There's a chill upon the breeze
Though the sun shines down
See me smiling as I stride out
Feel so good I could shout...

28th August 2018

Emerging from the teenage chrysalis 2012

Found some old discs and had a look on the computer
It's amazing what you find laying around
Poems by my girls; from a few years ago
Full of love and pain from teenage years
Just like my musings in days of old
If I had the chance to write them...
How we change and grow and mellow
How we emerge from out teenage chrysalis
And become the adults we are today...

28th August 2012

Lunch with a whale of a view

Beautiful Port Elliot
Cloudy; overcast; still
A few spots of rain fell
We parked on top of the hill
The view was amazing
As we settled down to eat
Fish and salad for lunch
We gazed out to sea
on top of Freeman's Knob
Suddenly some excitement
As movement caught our eye
There in the distance
A mother whale and her calf
Huge tail fins flipping
She breached high into the air
Followed by another roll
As we could only stop and stare
Mother and calf cavorting 
Enjoying some family time
Wow, it was amazing
As we watched; enthralled
Blowing and sporting 
Having a whale of a time!

30th August 2018

A great gift I've recieved

A bunch of sour sobs from a child
A stone shaped like a standing bear
Slobbery kisses from my dog
These gifts have brought a tear
Two pieces of a white stone
Together a perfect fit
Whales frolicking in the sea
Eagles soaring in blue skies
These gifts are precious to me...

1st September 2018

Life and growing older 2017

It's Father's Day on Sunday
Another year has passed
My dear old dad is getting older
He is really slowing down
Everything is "too much"
It is all just "too hard"...
His breathing is getting shallower
His eyes a little more dim
I love my dear old gentleman
I truly do worry about him
Now that mum is gone
Now that he is all alone
I worry about his eating 
I worry about his health
Knowing that life is short
His life is his wealth...
A little here and there
I guess that's what happens hon
He really doesn't seem to care
I listen as he eats his food
Can't chew cos he has no teeth
So he gums it all and swallows
He lives by this belief
A little goes a long, long way
Don't miss what you don't have
He has lost the love of his life
But he's doing really brave
At least he has regular baths
At least he likes to shave...
He'll never be a dirty old man
So he'll never that cliche
Just like Paul McCartney's grandpa
In "A hard day's night"
"He's a clean old man"
That's what they'll say
Whenever my dear old dad
Comes wandering this way...
I love you dad
Hope you have the most wonderful
Happy Father's Day!

1st September 2017

Happy Father's day 2018

Happy Father's day
To my darling dad
It was so very good
This morning
Just to hear your voice...
You've had a tough few months
As a chest infection laid you low
A few hospital stays
All'most took you away
Your pain-filled eyes
Nearly tore me apart
To see you bedridden
Unable to even move
Was almost more than I could bear
Ah my darling dad
You are the apple of my heart
I thank God you have improved
Have rallied just enough
To be able to smile a bit...
I know that you miss mum
We all do; my darling one
Today it is enough; just 
To hear your dear old voice
I heard the inflection of your smile
It warmed my heart a while
Again; I say
Happy Father's day
My darling dad!

But I pray it's not your last...

2 September 2018

Dragon afternoon

Met a gorgeous bearded dragon today
He let me get within about 2 feet
Allowed me to take all these photos
I asked him nicely as I walked around
Speaking quietly; complimenting him
Calling him a "sweetie", a "darling"
Thanking him for the privilege
Of meeting him and being in his company
On such a beautiful spring afternoon

8th September 2018

First copy of my Lord's book 2012

Got my first copy of my Lord's book today; I read the words
"Letter to my Lord"; it made me cry
My tears poured they poured from my eyes
I was overcome with sadness and remorse; again
For all the stupid things I'd done
For all those times I cared not
Whether I was loved or not
When I was so desperate to find someone
To love me; to accept me; to want me!
But was at a loss;
Allowed myself to be used and abused
In the name of love; dreams that were nightmares
In reality; I was searching; I knew not what I wanted
Let alone what I needed
But even then; my Lord knew; He was there
Carrying me when I could not move
When sadness overtook all sense
He was there; beside me; to guide me
He kept me safe! He alone could see
Even then; He alone saw some worth in me
That I have never seen in myself!
Oh Lord; my God; My precious one
How I love thee!
You; are the light that shines in darkest night
You; are the breath that fills my lungs
You; Lord are everything to me
You; my dearest Lord; see inside of me
You; see inside this very soul
You know all that has been; is; and will be
You; my dearest Lord
You; love me still!

28th June 2012

Santiago's fire

There was smoke in the kitchen
Ah the smell; intense as hell
My darling little grandson
Was up to no good...I'll tell
He reached up to turn the switch on
Though he could not really see it
The trouble he caused; dear Lord
Though he wasn't even three yet
Upon that cook top; the Tupperware
Was melting; it was becoming molten
All because I hadn't taken precautions
Hadn't removed that silly switch...
Knowing full well our little rascal was about
His favourite game: to turn everything 
On and off; on and off; on and off
Light switches, pull cords; you name it
That was the name of the game...
Michael saw the fire burning 
Called out for help you see
I was thankful for that fire blanket
Hanging there in my old kitchen
Thank God I had bought a few 
I whipped it out of its package
Threw it upon that open flame
It quickly put that fire out
Stopped that dangerous fire...
We opened up all the windows
Open up all of the doors
Allowed that fresh air in to clear up
All that horrible black smoke
Thank God for fire blankets!

11th September 2010

Letter to my father

Dear dad, 
I love you very much! 
It has been great to see 
That you are feeling 
Just a little bit better
We talked about 
So many different things
Our block in Moorook
The beautiful property
In Kingston-on-Murray
Our pets; Pepe and others...
The chance to be together
Even for a little while
These past couple of days
Has been wonderful...
I bought a torch 
I was mucking around with it
You took control of things
Took it out of my hands
Showed me how it worked
Made me smile
It's been a while
Since I've seen you 
Looking so animated
I helped you shave
With the electric razor
Easy job it was
Compared to back in 1993
When you asked me to shave you
Before you went to RAH...
You had had a brain aneurism
You needed an operation 
God; that was an awful time
25 years ago...
Now you are 83
Everything has been reversed
I am taking care of you 
Helping you get dressed
Taking you to the loo
Giving you a manicure
Watching you combing your hair
Feeling thankful that you are walking
Even if it's such a short distance
I love you my darling dad
God bless you!

Afterglow

Oh my sweetest darling
Rock me gently please
Grant me of thy essence
Allow your unfolding peace
To completely envelope me
Show me your growing passion
Let me see those brightest stars
Move me with your sweetest kiss
My dearest darling I am yours

Real connections

When you get to know someone
Their physical characteristics 
Start to disappear...
You begin to dwell in their energy
Recognise the scent of their skin
You see only  the essence of the person
Not the shell...
That's why you can't fall in love 
With beauty or looks...
You can lust after it...
Be infatuated by it...
Want to own it...
You can love it with your eyes
And your body, but not your heart...
That's why 
When you really connect with a person
Any physical imperfections disappear
Become irrelevant...

Warren Wilson 27 Feb 2016

For GDS

My special friend

Sometimes in life
You find a special friend
Someone who changes your life
Just by being part of it...
Someone who makes you laugh
Until you can't stop...
Someone who makes you believe
That there really is good 
In the world...
Someone who convinces you 
That there really is 
An unlocked door
just waiting for you 
To open it!

Words of wisdom

For GDS 

A father's love

A father's love
His to give
As long as
He is to live
His tiny daughter
Taken from him
So every single week
On Wednesday
And on Sunday too
This; he would always do
After work he'd drive
Collect his precious girl
Show her his love
Never missed a day
That was his way
For 15 long years
He drove her around
Showing her; in nature
Everything that abounds
They visited nature's gardens
Enjoying every minute
Determined to take up
Every joy within it

For GDS