Thank God for our Firies

Thank God for our Firies

They always do their best 

Battling scorching bushfires

Barely getting any rest...

Struggling through heat, smoke 

Desperate people have to flee

They face head-on; cannot choke 

Battle on; though they cannot see...

Thank God for our Firies 

They face those infernos 

Battling to save our homes; lands 

Into terrible danger they go...

Yes! Thank God for our Firies 

Bless the very effort they give 

Because of these brave heroes 

Others may continue to live...

21 December 2019

Tears on my pillow

Tears on my pillow 

Tears for you all

Yes, tears on my pillow 

Feeling them fall

Mother; father

Gone from me 

Missing you dearly 

Missing your company 

Grandchildren; so far away

Can’t even hug or kiss you

Arms empty; with this dismay 

Christmas is coming so soon

Tears on my pillow 

Emotional; that’s me 

Feeling these losses 

At this time of year... 

14th December 2019 

Loss by suicide

It’s not easy being the one 

Left behind by a loved one 

The guilt that follows you around

Takes years; to fight it down 

Anguish, pain, depression abound 

Seems like you’re ever losing ground 

It takes a long time to realise 

It wasn’t your fault all along...

23rd December 2019

Fresh wild rabbits

I’ve often seen this sign

“Fresh wild rabbits” 

Outside the butcher shop in Goolwa

My imagination goes running wild

A fresh, wild rabbit comes to mind 

Of a very different kind...

One with attitude 

One with fire and grit

One that is full of anger 

One that is full of spit...

Ah the grin upon my face 

As I wander through that shopping mall

Laughing out loud! 

18th October 2019

Loving little people by Vanessa

I love these little people so much it hurts. Don’t know how I ever lived without them. The best feeling in my world is squeezing them close and kissing their little cheeks and feeling them cuddle me back! The best sounds are their laughter and their adorable little voices and little noises they make. And the best sight to my eyes are their precious smiling faces! 

27th May 2014 

Beginnings and endings

Begun as a gift for my grandson 

His life just beginning to flower 

Too far away for it to be delivered 

I held it close to my heart; right here

With thoughts upon him, I realized 

In my arms, he will never be held 

Unless some miracle is to be seen 

So now for myself; it's been extended 

As I use its warmth; it is quite clear

Now; working upon this extension 

My mind has turned to my darling dad

Tomorrow will be the first anniversary 

Of his passing; ah God I miss him; my dear 

The centre for my precious darling Gabriel

The conclusion for my dearest dad...

I will feel the warmth of dads arms around me

As I cuddle my grandchildren here; within me

My heart will be enveloped in loving 

Kind thoughts in my soul for reunions

As I slumber right here in my bed...

5th October 2019 

My best friend

You’ve been my best friend

Since we were little girls 

You are my “sister” honey

I would have it no other way

I can’t recall exactly when we met

But I truly have no regrets 

Neither time nor distance 

Could ever change the way 

I feel about you...

I love you my precious sister

Wish you lived a little closer 

Though life’s been like a roller coaster

I have enjoyed this bumpy ride

Glad to have had you tag along 

and enjoyed having you by my side 

Happy 60th my darling sister Martha 

21st July 2019