In Sheep’s Clothing

There are times when I as a writer struggle to place in verse the words that could bring such thoughts into life . This very post contains one such Poem. A collection of Words, Lines etc all that come together to try to bring such to life. In other words this month that has just … Continue reading In Sheep’s Clothing

An Old Poem to Offload and Remember

This past week or so has been amongst the toughest that I have faced all year. On the 26th of September 20 years ago, we laid our youngest child (Darren) to rest. Facing the loss of a child is beyond a nightmare for any parent and one I have never completely come to grips with. … Continue reading An Old Poem to Offload and Remember

500 Followers

Thank you to all who have made it possible to reach this milestone of 500 followers. I honestly never expected to reach anywhere close to this number. Again Many Thanks to all who visit this little spot in the Blog universe. I welcome any Donation that will go towards the upkeep of this blog, I … Continue reading 500 Followers

Inner Sanctum

There are times as a poet that I step in wards, into the pathways of my mind to find material that will become my next creation of sorts. Such is the case with todays poem, a creation that begum with a word that found its way from inner feelings and demons as it were that … Continue reading Inner Sanctum

20 Years

September 9th 2001 is a date that lasts forever in the memories of many. Yet it should be etched into the memories of many more, as a reminder of the great cost, that evil can bring. Yet 20 years on and it sometimes appears to be a distant forgotten memory that some wish they could … Continue reading 20 Years

Snakes

I believe that as poets we should imprint the thoughts, actions and deeds about us. Like poets of old who laid their trade to the mast of their beliefs. I try to remain outside the cycle of lives about us, to find the thought that I seen as I stroll about the day. Sadly I … Continue reading Snakes

Moonlight

Have you ever had those nights that the slightest stirring or noise awakens you and the sleep disappeared from your eyes. Has your mind then wandered through a mine field of thoughts that appear to lay dormant within, awaiting for that moment to escape from its prison? Such is the topic of todays poem, in … Continue reading Moonlight

Emerald

I longed for many years to compose a poem of sorts that carries within it a thought of what my country holds for me. A poem that in some ways tells what inspires me to love this land in which I reside. The same land that inspired generations of those who gave all to see … Continue reading Emerald

Battles

There are times that we come upon occasions that become a Battleground within our minds. Or a battle ground that most may never see or experience. The following poem is an attempt to place this mindset into poetry. It may not be a fantastic success BUT It tries to place for others to see what … Continue reading Battles

Freedom Flows

I have been struck by the millions that marched in various cities and towns throughout the world, all in the call for Freedom. To cry foul against a 2 tier health system / travel passports. A system that thus labels a segment of society as second class and less worthy of freedom than others that … Continue reading Freedom Flows