Middle March

The tears slipped
Between my eyelids
I thought I was asleep
But suddenly I knew
I was; again
Dreaming of you
I'm missing you
My darling dad
I miss those
Carefree days we had
When time was young
And we were free
To simply live
To simply be

It's dark outside
The same within
I am desolate
Empty: worn thin
I've hardly had
Time to grieve
As time slows down
I must believe
The time will come
When time again will
Begin to move along
For here within
This heart of mine
There is a song
Though still it shines

From this pain too
I assume; I will arise
No longer will you see
This sadness here in my eyes
In a little while
I hope to show
That I can smile
That I can grow
And then all will know
That life goes on
That is the way it is
We are born to die
We are meant to cry

So wipe my tears
Hold me close
Please grant me
Just another dose
Of sunshine; rainbows too
These things I need
As I think of you

So I'll cast upon the waters
Flowers for both of you
Yes: homage from your daughter
Ah mum and dad...
Though I know you had to go
Still it hurts
To miss you both

These tears I cry
Must be shed

Cat scratch disease

She begged him for a favour
"Please catch that stray for me"
And as he sought to please her
He cornered that small beast

That cat it scratched and bit him
Drawing blood from within his veins
But he brought her that small critter
Glad to have placed him in her soft chains

His wounds grew red; infected
A fever spread across his brow
As he struggled to recover
To the doctors he did go

For a few days he felt poorly
But soon his recovery was assured
And on he went with his life
Everything was great; he was cured

A week later again he met her
A sorry tale she had to tell
That cat; it died of a fever
It had suffered its own hell

The moral of this story
How is it possible you ask?
That the cat died of deadly poison
While that human survived

Beware of "cat scratch disease"
It is deadly to humans; almost without fail
But he survived the clawing
And lived to tell the tale

Death before dishonour

"Death before dishonour"
Is tattooed 'pon his arm
Served in the Australian Army
Vowed to keep us safe from harm

Parasite

You're a parasite
Living off your hosts
Unloving; unloved
At what final cost?
Will you suck them dry?
Oh and when they die
Will you then finally cry?

January/ February 2019

Memories linger still

Missing you
Missing your smile
Missing the sensations
God; it's been a while
How long have I mourned?
How much longer will it be?
Till I feel the quiet
Down here beside the sea

These memories still linger
And every now and then
I feel the trickle of my tears
Yes; they flow down to my chin
Though it's been a few years
I know time has not stood still
The sun continues rising
The moon shows her face at will

My children are all grown mum
My grandchildren live so far away
My days though no longer lonely
My life continues on its way
I walk on in this bright sunshine
I fill up my nights as I play
And the world continues turning on its way
I must watch these edges
Slowly begin to fray...

17th February 2019

Pig lazy

God I miss you mum and dad
Wish you'd raised a nicer lad
My brother is as greedy
As he is big
I feel like slapping
That lazy fat greasy pig

17th February 2019

I laughed until I cried

I laughed until I cried
Could hardly breathe; I sighed
Hilarious it truly was; ah grace
That look upon your face
Tying up that piece of rope
Reaching in to assist; ah dope
I touched your hand and then
You jumped; shock upon your face
You thought some creature had you fast
Thought that it would destroy you; cast
You into those briny depths...
Anger erupted; and as quickly died
And then you saw the funny side
You burst out laughing; doubled up
We laughed so hard; couldn't stop
The situation was just so wild
As we continued on
Those ropes; finally tied

Last time they saw grandpa

Two years ago we all travelled 
Along those long, winding roads
My darling daughter and grandchildren 
Set out; carrying emotional loads 
The last time they would see him
Their great grandpa; getting old
They were off on their adventure
Far across the oceans deep; cold

I too would miss them sorely
I too would shed my salty tears
As I watched for one last time 
As they hugged and kissed him
Held his precious hands; heart; close
This one last time they would hold him
Cuddle him; laugh with him; tell him
Just how much he would be missed...

11th March 2019

A father's precious love

A father's love; dedication to his child
Giving his heart and soul; to guide
Raising his sweet little daughter
His only precious goal
Though she was taken from him
Never did he surrender up his soul
Though his heart was breaking
Never did he tell a living soul
After work Every Wednesday; and Sunday's too
He was there without fail

For GDS

Boardwalk jogger

Boardwalk jogger
Running for your life
For fifty years now
She has been your wife

Glorious January sunset

Cool breezes blowing
What more can I say
Pleasant to be outside
Enjoying those last rays
Grass; cool beneath our feet
Darkness settling all around
New moon arising
A few scattered clouds
Southern Ocean roaring
Just over the dunes
Settled our souls peacefully
As we welcomed Sabbath day
Thanked the Lord
For everything that abounds

12th January 2019

Herald of joy

I asked the Lord for a sign
I asked if you were true
Could you please; divine?
Send a sign from you

Next day she arrived
A brown falcon; in she flew
Her arrival; she announced
Screeching; chittering; true

She sat upon that aerial
Stayed there quite a while
Allowing me to photograph
Watching me approach

Those piercing black eyes
Following my every move
How unusual a thing to see
This majestic bird; so close to me

Is this that herald of great joy?
Which was promised me?
Is it possible? I ask you dear
Bringing good news; glad cheer...

5th January 2019

Cactus flower

Cactus flower
Prickly pear
Golden bloom
But beware
She is full of pain
Tiny thorns
Hidden with disdain
Should any scorn
Her spines ignore
You will be stung
As you seek to explore

10th January 2019

Dragon afternoon

Met a gorgeous bearded dragon today
He let me get within two feet
Allowed me to take all these photos
I asked him nicely as I waked 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

One day we'll be together

You say we'll be together
One day
But how will I find you?
What more can I say?
It's such a long way to travel
I don't really know the way
But this I know my darling
I will find you one day
For this I know my darling
'T'is living without you
This price
I cannot bear to pay

You say we'll know each other
No matter how long it takes
As we wander through each lifetime
Searching for these highest stakes

You say we'll be together
One day
But how will I know you
When it is that day
It's such a long way to travel
I know I'll find my way
For this I know my darling
Being alone forever
Would be more than I can pay

I thought you loved me

I thought you loved me 

I thought you cared

What about all this loving

We two have shared 

I'm weak I know

It bothers you 

Well if you'd care to notice 

I do have feelings too 

I'm a work in progress 

A long shot by a mile 

Slowly but surely 

I'll find my smile 

This road I'm travelling 

Is winding; long 

Uphill and treacherous 

I'm trying to be strong

All this upheaval 

All this suffering; I vow 

Will make me stronger 

I'll get there; somehow

I've lost so many 

I've fallen down 

But within this heart

Here beneath my frown 

Please forgive me 

If I've let you down  

The time is coming 

I'll wear a crown