Author Archives: bill

At one year old she was so rosy As snuggy as a tea-pot cosy Now, racy Rachael’s two today, A raffish age, you might well say; The youngest sibling of the tribe. Un-put-downable, have you tried? To protect her patch … Continue reading →

This Giraffe* Had a god laffe When, up to his neck in a tree Surrounded by leaves,he nibbled a few Then looked across to see Andrew And said,, ‘gosh, that boy’s as tall as me.’ Watch out, Giraffe, Andrew doesn’t … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

‘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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →