Christmas time is here again

Christmas time is here again
Please take care of one another
There are many idiots around
Bringing stress to every other
Tail-gating; rude and abusive
Taking very little care; a bother
Stressing out our peaceful lives
Endangering our children too
What's a poor woman to do?
When they use their car 
Just like a deadly weapon
To intimidate; frighten; threaten...

Please respect each other's space
Please be kind; be loving; respectful
It's supposed to be a blessed time
Not a complete and utter kerfuffle

Miss you mum and dad

Took carnations to the graveside
Stayed and talked for a little while
It was such a glorious sunny day
Parrots chirping all around; divine
I guess I've been feeling really sad
Cos I miss you both; mum and dad
Told you that it was okay; I am okay
I am happy that you are together again
Thanked you for taking care of me
Reminisced about a few old things
Thought of so many other days
Sorry; these carnations have no scent
So mum; I sprayed the with
Your favourite Beautiful perfume...
The trees were full of buzzing bees
Such a pleasant place to talk to you
Miss you; love you; bless you both
My darlings; I am thinking of you...
Rest in peace...

26th October 2018
Centennial Park Cemetery

Stone in love with you

"Stone in love with you"
Sang by The stylistics in the 1970's

Found this unusual stone today
At Crockery Bay near Port Elliot
I thought of my darling dad
Gone from me not so long a ago
Miss you dad! Wish you were here
Wish I could touch you...
Wish i could hear your voice too
But I guess this special stone will do
It reminds me of your gentle touch
Your simple; natural; easy going style
You were ever a gentle, loving soul
You were the best dad in the world
Never an angry word of yours
Did I ever hear; for many a long year
Thinking of you today my darling
Wish you were here with me
Enjoying this glorious spring day...

30th October 2018

Walking on the beach

Great Southern Ocean
Warm northerly breeze
Took it all in my stride
As I walked out my tears
The miles passed quickly by
As I shooed away those flies
Checked out all the wonders
Right there before my eyes
I needed to get out in nature
Needed to walk away my pain
Exercise; the medicine; the cure
So much turmoil; as ever; in my brain
Dad's been gone almost two months now
I know; life will never be the same...
Time alone will ease the pain...

19th November 2018

The light between oceans

Just finished reading this amazing book
Shed my tears; ah my shoulders shook
Couldn't put it down for days now
Had to find out; simply had to know
How this tale would go...
A mother's love; for her lost child
Believing she would return, somehow...
A baby found; cherished like her own
Would it last till she's grown?
Ah the troubles that arise
When desperation covers all with lies...

24th November 2018

The hungry duckling

She came into my vision
Poor little scrawny thing 
Looking bedraggled; starving 
Looking to eat; simply anything 
The look she gave me; begging
"Please feed me some morsel
Please give me anything"
I took pity on God's little creature
Sought to ease her suffering
Found the crust of a loaf inside
Brought it to her; hurrying
I broke it into tiny little pieces
The water; softening...
She came eagerly towards me
Almost flying; scurrying
Gulping down soggy bread crumbs
Quickly; desperately
With great urgency she ate...
The next day I couldn't find her
I was worried to say the least
Poor little darling creature
Poor little hungry beast
Today she came again to find me
That look of pain within her eyes
Looking just a little stronger
I was glad to help her; it felt nice
To see her quickly come in closer
To see the longing in her eyes
And as I bent toward her
I knew now; she would survive...

3rd December 2018

Number three no celery

Number three, no celery
Each time he orders there
He eats the same regularly
The lady knows him well
"Large serve?" she asks
"Yes indeed!" he replies...
The sizzling plate arrives
Steaming from its heat
Along with the steamed rice...
Enjoying all the vegetables
He slowly eats his fill...
Dripping sauce upon the rice
I love to see the smile 
There upon his face...
Enjoyed the meals we shared
Showing each other
Just how much we care...

Thursday 7th December 2018