Monthly Archives: May 2018

AT THE BUS STOP

The words came out in a rush ‘It’s been a long time,’ they said; Standing chatting at the bus stop. A synopsis of two Worlds, briefly exchanged; The rocky tips of information stores below the surface Wherein every human state … Continue reading

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ADJUSTMENTS

When the magic’s gone It’s time to change, Go back to source And re-arrange Your dreams. With life flying by No time to lose, Grasp the moment That’s there to choose It seems. Synchronise your watch, The time’s just right … Continue reading

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HOP-A-LONG TO ANDREWSKI ON UNCLE PAT.

Uncle Pat’s a very brave man But he’d better run as fast as he can And, as he weaves from side to side He’ll soon learn there’s no place to hide. A contract’s been made The money paid And the … Continue reading

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THE SEARCH FOR THE UNSELFISH GENE.

There is nothing heroic about Nature It wears you and breaks you And raises you and makes you Tall, with an indifference To any rules, other than its own – Random rules to us, But absolute enough in the execution. … Continue reading

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TO JULIE AND JOHN

‘Tis twenty years since first we took the road On which we learned to share a common load; At times this load would on us tighten But, with the passing years, it came to lighten, Felt warm and comforting upon … Continue reading

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ULLSWATER

We sit, side by side, in the Lady of the lake As she steams her way across the waters Unruffled by the brisk breeze That springs up whenever clouds cover the sun. Our position is sheltered, and the roll of … Continue reading

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EXEGESIS

In love our problems dissolve When matched by that sense of understanding That in all of us is waiting to be found As the truth, borne upon the breathe of the eternal, Is heard by the pure-hearted, plodding pilgrim. Always … Continue reading

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LYNN’S FORTIETH BIRTHDAY

You’re a daughter. you’re a sister, You’re a mother, you’re a wife; You are surrounded by loved ones In the fullness of your life; Though much has passed, there’s more to come, Heaped blessings on the way; And we all … Continue reading

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TO LINDA

Paul McCartney, you are a lucky man To have loved and learned from such a bright star; Where such love is, no separation can Change what was near and comes to seem so far. There is an essence in this … Continue reading

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WILLIAM’S NINTH BIRTHDAY

The captain of the Rugby Team must always be alert He represents the Team and the honour of their shirt; Skill and concentration he uses as they battle with their foes And nowhere must he waver ’til the final whistle … Continue reading

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