Author Archives: bill

There comes a time In every life my friend, Though so sublime, The dream is at an end. Reality Must fill the void because, It will not be The same as once it was. Though time renews The healing as … Continue reading →

She was not exactly a refugee Yet she left her home to live with me; Came across the Northern Sea To fulfil for us our destiny. The glad, bright light of her gentle soul With the spreading of love her … Continue reading →

I have always loved you, and I always shall; It is a grace that fills a vacant space And brings forth lovelier things to view That burdens are the more worthwhile to share. The borders of a love show ragged … Continue reading →

When you are old enough to understand The human dilemma, with cards in hand, How will you handle them, my little one? How will you play the game? With fear or fun? To understand the gulf that lies between perception … Continue reading →

What a victim, little creature, You are, to daddy’s pride He will set the World right with you; There is nowhere you can hide. As you lie all pink and rosy In your cot, you cannot guess, All the things … Continue reading →

I always think I have more time And then I see it’s after nine So, quickly put my pen away Preparing for another day. Let me see now, my railway fare, I’ll check to see the money’s there; Ninety five … Continue reading →

And the dawn breaks. From an aerial view The world awakes. Streets filling anew With milk floats And postmen on bikes Passing newsagents’ lights. The passerby notes A fir tree and a gibbous moon That won’t be together again so … Continue reading →

‘Does the equation work the other way?’ He asked. as we explored our minds one day. And I, not knowing if it worked at all Passed on regardless to a lesser call. For, as we seek the pot of gold, … Continue reading →

As, day by day, the Game is played, The mind is pulled, this way and that, So easily can it be swayed, So hard it is to be exact. With values that get out of hand By senses changing as … Continue reading →