Monthly Archives: June 2018

I want to dream the dreams of childhoodI want the meadow image back.The World was different then –I want the bird-song back.What has gone wrong?Waking to a morning dawn chorusOf comforting, singing birdsCan I re-evaluate the changesThat have choked the … Continue reading →

We’ve lived to see George Bush depart Like an ignominious fart. What care we of sage’s moderation? Opaque interpretations are not for me; Standing on the hill-top in musing contemplation, Surveying mans’ history as far as I can see; The … Continue reading →

Yes, young Will Cargill is now a man having reached the official span Of one score and one years to date That’s why we’re here to celebrate. Now Will There are moments in one’s life When, with loved ones all … Continue reading →

A gathering – a precious thing Memories invoked – Impressions stamped – Images re-defined – While a prosaic stream of routine days Moves to a strangely familiar mode Of awareness – heightened By past happiness enshrined – Where links are … Continue reading →

I once lived in a Land where things had gone wrong And the Powers that be had decided That men had made such a mess for so long Control should be passed to the sex once derided. So they communed … Continue reading →

As I walked down the road Unaware that my load Was calling out to me, ‘Without me, where would you be?’ As I took the long road Still carrying my load That was still urging me. Heedless, I tried to … Continue reading →

The Service providers are now our masters They tell us how to live, So we can look forward to impending disasters As we listen, obey and give. From rip-off prices to the Credit Crunch They take our cash without a … Continue reading →

Read by Christopher We are well met this happy day To celebrate a modest man With loved ones gathered here to pay Dues on a milestone of your life span. A fair and treasured father you, A husband equitable and … Continue reading →

Julie’s fifty – so I’ve been told What’s she trying to do? Make me look old? Being fifty is so ‘last year,’ But when I spoke she wouldn’t hear. ‘be like the rest,’ I said, ‘and you’ll be fine’ ‘Ten … Continue reading →

To make it is to wonder why you should; Emotion pushes hard, the mind’s intent To pause ’til reason convinces, which should Mean mind and heart have closed the argument. How difficult it was for you to see Whether there … Continue reading →