Children are sensitive souls

He’s such a sensitive little soul

Knew I needed; him to hold 

Knew exactly what was needed 

Felt much better; succeeded 

In gaining some happiness 

Found some inner quietness...

He’s so much older than his years 

Could he sense my hidden tears? 

What was it he could hear, sense? 

Did he truly understand; so intense? 

So deep a cry from within my soul?

Something mysterious had him involved

Called me “Nana”; I said I wouldn’t mind

Thought that would be so very kind...

Ah yes it is true; as I’m telling you 

Animals and little children come through 

They understand; sense your feelings too

Stay close; give comfort; when its due...

26th December 2019

For Kaiden 

Nana’s Christmas tears

Her tears are overflowing 

From her heart do they spring 

As the Christmas season approaches 

And she misses everything...

Her dear little grandchildren 

So far away from home 

Be it a million miles away 

Or just up the dusty road... 

Her arms; achingly empty 

Though her heart is so very full 

Having so much love yet to give 

But today her eyes are almost full...

She misses their happy laughter 

Is missing so many milestones 

Their little arms around her neck 

Feeling this lack within her bones...

There is no festive celebration

Here within these quiet walls

For without their precious laughter 

Why bother to deck the halls...

Only memories do linger 

Of times of Christmas past 

Her thoughts again turn inward 

Tears, pricking her eyelids; flowing fast...

For Violeta Orlandini, Martha Wilson, grandma Roza Szekeres, grandma Margit Juliana Szabo, Lyn Scott, and many others...

25th December 2019

So this is Christmas

“So this is Christmas 

What have we done 

Another year over

A new one just begun”

So much pain and suffering 

As bushfires run amok

People struggling with illness 

Watching their ticking clocks 

Death and destruction 

Crime and disrespect 

Storms and catastrophes 

Everywhere you look 

Please take care to drive safely 

Don’t cause any more strife

There’s too much pain already 

Remember; we’re only given one life...

24th December 2019

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