Crossing Waters

As he stared up at the moon

Through his telescope of bare

He wondered just exactly

What was out there

Where do I belong

In the strange streets of the night

Where do I fit in

Where on earth is my fight

His heart was fast flowing

With lyrics on his tongue

His yearning notes

Just played with him

Trying to achieve his song

Dry throat

He needed something

To help his ache away

When down his telescope fell

Almost taken everything in it way

Hey she shouted from down low

What the hell are you playing at

As her words left her mouth

Out strolled a rather large black cat

Lucky for some

Not for others

As the myth goes

Mind the cat of black

That turns up when it glows

Explain yourself

What are you doing

He apologised once again

So quiet was he so gentle

His heart still flowing

Still melting

As she passed on her way

She was all he could think of

She was inside his head

As he laid down for a nights sleep

He couldn’t get her out of his head

As morning broke his window closed

His rush to work took over him

As he ran out the door to catch a cab

He ran into her again

What watch out she shouted

Oh it is you again she said

I’m so sorry

I didn’t mean it

I only have just rolled out of bed

Listen its okay

You’re all right

Don’t be silly

As she looked on into his eyes so bright

As their paths did cross

So many times

Gave his heart more

Melting chimes

Oh the Weather

Submerged in clouds

That hangs around in the grey

Understanding no not them

They are ruining your day

Leaving us feeling

Not quite ourselves

Hoping that cloud bursts

Will hide away back on shelves

Carrying me off

To where the skies are blue

Where nothing else moves

But the clouds that are few

Shadowing trees

With coconuts

Clear waters running

Filling our thirst

Pools that hear laughter

Instead of puddles that feel pain

Oh no here it is again

So the weather man is saying

Yes ladies and gentleman

More rain more rain

A hammock would be nice

To sleep and rest through

Instead may make do with a blanket

Or a soft pillow too

Fire been lit

In the back ground half blowing candle wick

Hot air cold air

Just cant sleep

Maybe tomorrow

The sun will try to peep

Climbing out through the rolling clouds up high

Turning grey into blue

As hard as it may try

Whispering Eyes

Whispers on streams

Moon light beams

Circle filled moon

Man in the room

Stepping stones laid out

Across water wondering about

Twinkling huntsmen

Hear them shout

She races and runs

Hides underneath

The tree that gives shelter

Barely covering her feet

Night time brings wildlife

And wonder all about

Peaking eyes through trees and bushes

Of interesting wilderness

Holding back

All eyes on her

She is frightened

All alone

But tries to be brave

Not wanting to show

Fear of her own self

From before

Her dress catching the dirt

As she clung to the ground

Everywhere all she heard was sound

Even hearing her own heart pound

When finally exhaustion

Took over

She was fast asleep

In between the four leaf clover

When all the eyes see

How she looked so peacefully

They were curious

Coming closer

Wondering who she was

Lying asleep

Alone

Worn out

She looks sad

We will look out for her

She will not notice us

She is a beautiful goddess

When finally she woke up

To find them around her asleep

Wanting to scream out

But no one could hear

Don’t be scared

We want to help

What? How?

Holy cow

I am shocked how this can be

How can you possibly speak to me

We can how can I hear you

Can you understand me

Yes my dear

What seems to be the matter

With you

Well that is along story

We have time tell us of your journey

Postcards

Post cards in the sun

Hearing stories from home

Oh what fun

Lying on the beach

Covered in continental breeze

As I told my dear friend

Of his shinning eyes

Covered by a wonderful smile

She almost fainted

To my surprise

Oh he sounds a dream

I laughed so much

I almost screamed

Put on some more sun screen

The heat had gone to her head

She was a funny shade of burnt orange red

Blonde was her hair

She once was fair

Sounds like all is well at home

Mothers using the words well on the farm

Father is like a rolling machine

Never gives up

Never gives in

Oh I wish they could be here

Do you really said my friend from afar

Looking up to give her eyes a break

Catching her eyes

Was she making a mistake

There he is

The boy from home

Well she nearly broke my back

Jumping up so hard

Oh right over there

Beside the beach bar

Oh I see what you mean

He surely is a dream

Well if you don’t want him

I will go over

And see what will happen

Hands off now

He is mine for the taking

Keep that in your mind dear

Rushing off just in case

Tip toeing over to him

Hello what are you doing here

I have been offered a new job

In my chosen career

Really that’s great

Would you like to show me around

She said is this a date

What happens next is in their fate 

River bank Tales

Wondering eyes

Solid lips

Skipping over

Sea bed ships

Wondering hands

Sand driven bands

Cold clammy hands

Winters replacing summer

Ferns pop up from

The riverside

Gulls rush overhead

Crickets clicking sounds

Wild flowers

Watch where they grow

Carried by wild birds

Maybe the crow

Flying swooping

Overhead like the drifting snow

Putting on a performance

Putting on a show

Festivals in the air

Concerts play out

Music is everywhere

Laughter contagious

Waterfalls tiny but a delight

We watch how

It drifts over like a poetical

Of glow

Hugging trees

Bash slightly together

Ringing silence in our ears

Hungry men

Like wild bears

Dancing music fill our lives

With cheer

Watching over the current rivers

Catching fish for mothers dinner

Table set oh so neatly

Waiting for the gang

To burst through the door

Each one chatting away

As she stands back proudly

Of her loved ones

Talking about their journey

Of how they ventured off to explore

Catching smiles

As she washes off the dinner plates

They want to ignore

Discovering

Relaxed in his study

Sheltered from the weather

He would remember

The words of his mother

Teach yourself

All you need to know

It will help

Develop prosper and grow

As he flicked the pages

Of yet another book

This one really had him

Hooked

Almost as if he was apart of it

It told the story of a man

Who had to fight for all

He wanted to stay fit

When the roads where closed

He never gave in

He pushed back the barriers

Using all his strength with in

As each cell of his mind

Opened up to the world outside

He learned all he could

Taking all that he would need

But life would have to be lived

Nothing in any book

Could give him life skills

Locked away

Under the key

Sheltered away

From reality

His mother’s words

Were filled with good intentions

She did not mean

Keep others at arms length

Preventing him from

Communicating

So as the hardest of roads

He would walk

He began his journey

To challenge himself

To discover the details

Of what lay undiscovered

As he filled his feet

With his fathers shoes

Life would never be the same

He would be playing his own game 

Pulling Petals

He loves me

He loves me not

Never knowing

What you had

Until you have lost the lot

Wondering did he miss her

As much as she missed him

Thinking that he did

Made her fill up inside

With a smile

She took each petal

Pulled it with care

Would he ring her

No one else can replace him

No else can compare

Wishing as the petals

Hit the empty floor

As the songs played out on the radio

Each one reminded her of him

Why is it always the way

She thought to herself

When someone splits up

Everything reminds you of them

Hope filled her mind

Empty was her heart

It was full of heartache

Not knowing where to start

As she packed up the last

Of her belongings

A picture fell to the floor

It was one of both of them

As she turned it over

Broken glass everywhere

Shattered like her emotions

Leaving behind its scar

Picking out the pieces

Like the petals just before

A knock came to the house

Of the back of the empty floor

Oh please let it be him

No it was the taxi man

As she cried out even more

Will I take your bags

Yes please she said so low

As she sat in the back

Drive me to this place

A figure stood at the door

Of their old place

It was him he knocked and knocked it down

But she was gone for ever now

She had left town

He sat in a hopeless heap

Filled with sadness indeed

Wishing he could of called sooner

He would of gone with her

Their paths never crossed

They never met again

But as she pulled the petals

Of all the other men

He done the same

No one else compared

Farewell not Goodbye

Leaving home

Going it alone

Never thinking this day

Would come

She had to let him go

Wondering how he would

Get on in the world

On his own

Would he be able to survive

With out her lending hand

He last days with her

Were like sand in an hour glass

It was not easy to cut the apron strings

But she knew with every year

There are new beginnings

He was well on his way

He could cope

With any thing that would

Come his way

She knew he would be okay

It was herself that would not

Be able to let go

After nurturing him for so long now

How the years passed by

As tears filled her eye lash fall

The day had come

She had dropped him off

Where he depart

Where he would break her heart

But this was only farewell

Not even goodbye

Sure he was the apple

Of his caring loving mothers eye

Keep safe stay warm

Do not get in trouble

She did warn

Know we are here

For what ever you may need

Just phone us any time day or night

Don’t be a stranger indeed

I will he promised as his flight

Took him away

A mother’s son had left her

In total heartache that day

She wept for him

Tears similar to when he was born

Cutting the cord

Is not easy to do

He would know someday

How hard it is to do

Wooden Platforms

Walking across wooden platforms

Walking in their shoes

May seem so easy to do

Wondering eyes willing you to loose

Task is your goal

Filling your soul

Understanding you can do

Knowing you can have it all

As the smell of roses

Fill your very being

Wafting your senses

Peeking up from worn out fences

Timber laths making temporary paths

Using half shoe laces feet

Not trying to fall underneath

As you rush to save them

Tall trees wait to applaud

They want you to make it over

Never giving up

Never looking over

A barely suspended bridge it is

Others wouldn’t dare

To walk its ridge

Scared of falling

Thrown over with no care

You are brave you do it well

With tiny drops of heat

Falling from your head

When finally you make it

To the other side

Voices shout out

You fill them all with pride

So Mr Adventure man

Take your stand

And fill your heart with smiles

Sea Life

Feeling free

Standing by the screaming sea

Engulfed in its arms

Mesmerized by its charms

Crashing of the tides

Rolling waves

Come on come on

Leave your mark on the land

Moving brown broken sand

Filling my heart

With beautiful words

Scratched on paper

So thin pencil is nearly there

Like beating drums

In tune to the rhythm

To the birds that fly over head

Sheltering fish

That swims between

Underneath  

Many smells and sounds

Some familiar some not so

Sea gulls flying over head

Trying to go down low

Wind had changed the trees direction

Looking for which way it blows

Is like watching a really good show

They always aim the same way

As darkness falls

And the moon light fills the skies

Waiting fishermen

Tired and worn wait for their bait

Watching with all their might

Tackle for the food

Depending on it

Looking all stuffed up

Looking fit

Armour of clothing

Is their fill

Fishing from dawn till break

Is their pill

Pebbles fill with salty water

Nothing else would alter

As shells are washed up from the sea floor

Children look for them

Ready to explore 

Tear Drop

Tick tock

Goes her inner clock

Workings that can never be undone

A smile that can be hard to be won

She silenced them with a tear drop

Washing it away with a harsh mop

Lingering silence still

Stood the air

Wondering eyes

What could compare

Legs chased all away

As she ran through her race

Running like the wind

Like lightening at speed

Others that knew her would have agreed

Sowing herself but not a single seed

Set me free

As free as a bird

Not a sound do I want to hear

Is what she said out loud

Leave the past in past

Looking forward

Moving on

Not knowing where

She did belong

She ran on like thunder

Singing her own song

Trying to get the words right

Not wanting to get hem wrong

Owing nothing to no one

Only to herself

Never say sorry

Never apologise for anything

Tare them roads up

Wanting to achieve one last thing

Her heart began to her own beat

As her ankles wanted to cave in

Give in

She crossed her own line

She was a winner

Who finally won

Nothing could take this away

Her tear had dried up

Replaced with a knees up

Waiting for the Call

Looking as he sat in the harbour hall

Up on the decks of his call

He just laid back and relaxed

Waiting for his day

Days went by

They seemed so long

He painted his fences

With coloured old paint

His mind was always else where

Almost missing his place to print

He turned to her and

Gave her a wink

She helped out

She walked by everyday

Taking note of his work

Making sure to remind him

As he stroked each part with a single

Perfect line

Almost in sync

With a beautiful perfect rhyme

The phone started to ring

Mother shouted out to him

It is time for you to go

Said the other voice on the phone

His face lit up

He was almost beside himself

A job he been waiting for

Was there for him to go

But as he said his goodbyes

One person he didn’t get to see

Was the beautiful girl that helped

He looked everywhere but she had left

Where is she gone

He never knew

Only when he got there

Waiting for something new

As his plane arrived

He dreamt of what would be

As he landed

He never realised he would ever see

As the new staff got together

Introduced to one another

There she was

The lady who had caught his eye

The girl of the farm

Playing eye spy

She stood shocked

Never ever thinking

They would meet again

Never give up hope

They both shared a life together

Their life through a telescope

Feeling her Pride

She wore her clothes

She wore them well

They clenched her skin

So very now and then

Image was her thing

Looking her best

Feeling good within

Cover up her secret sin

Which dress will she wear today

Which one makes me feel good

Which one brightens up her day

This one she bought yesterday

Its layers were just like her

So many had a story to tell

She covered them up so well

Life has its pathways of never kiss and tell

She danced to a song

She lit up the room

He turned to her and said

You look wonderful tonight

She looked at him

As if to say

It is all in your head

Not believing a single word he said

Later as time past

She got to know him better

And her layers began

To decrease

She started to trust him more

She started to believe in herself

Not a single layer she wore

That one single night

Feeling good in herself

Nearly gave herself a fright

She now had something

She never had before

He gave her an inner voice

More beautiful than before

Love yourself my dear he said

Look inside yourself

You are your own person now

You are the only one that can help

She turned and thanked him

For filling her life with praise

She knew that some day she would marry this man

From the warm sunny days

Fighting Gladiator

A fighting gladiator

A woman of the fight

She won many wars

She won the right

Protecting the poor

Taking from the rich

She would steal a mans heart

With in an inch

Taking him off guard

She knew how to use her charms

Covering him

With her muscle torn arms

Shielding herself

Looking so hard

She used her swords of metal

To catch her enemy off guard

Tight clothing grasped her all

Men stopped and were in her honour

She had it all

She held out her hand to those

Would have nothing to give

Feeding the poor from

What ever way she could

As she walked away from battle

After battle

One day could give no more

She was taken off shore

Giving up her fight

Nothing left to give

Eyes closed in

Everything she had lived

Time had caught up with her

She was no longer

A woman of youth

Grey hair filled her head

And pain filled her bones

As she lay for the tide to

Take her away

She had done all that she could

Everyone that she helped

Had wished her on her way

As she closed her eyes

For one last time that day

The queen of the night

Had fought her last fight

Life that she had given

She made everyone else’s life

Worth living

Hear my Song

Playing her piano

All day long

Wanting to get it right

Playing her own song

Following through

Her dreams too

Wondering out her long lost

Thoughts she knew

This was only a figment

Of her wondering mind

Never to be true

Who knew

She sat in her tied up hair

Sitting on her tiny black chair

Playing on her notes

Swirling around her black keys

Someone sing along with me

Please oh please

All alone

No one to join in

When finally opening up a letter

That had come that day before

She was afraid to open then

She threw it on the table next door

Rattling understanding

The stamp on the front

She was nervous in side

She didn’t was to get hurt

Open it she thought to herself

After all you never know

Yes she shouted out

With no regret

It was news of her acceptance

To the music college she always wanted

She was smiling from head to toe

She know finally she would go

Ringing everyone to let them know

But no one answered no one heard

She did not mind

She was excited

When she played

In college that year

The most beautiful music

Anyone had ever heard

She was fulfilled

Finally someone to sing her song

An audience filled

With people to sing along 

Tied to Himself

He lay there with vines as his shackles

He could not move

He was tied up

In the trees grooves

Wrapped around him

His hair tied tight

Unable to free himself

Unable to squeeze through

His arms were marked

Red to the skin

Tattooed within

Like stained tin

Screaming out release me

No one heard his cries

He felt salty tears

Replace his fears

His ankles worn

Hanging down

Worry filled his mind

How can I hide

As the shadows

Flew past him

Not knowing if they seen

His vainly skin

Shutting off his feelings

Black replaced his light

Nothing left

He had no fight

Something came along

Not the darkness of the night

But a tiny sparkle of twinkling light

Holding on to his tears

Rushing power

Through his body

Giving him back

Some thing that was right

Engulfed with fire in his heart

He knew he could do it now

He had a new start

His brain was functioning better

He now was working and smart

Break me free

He shouted out

Let me be 

Let me find a way out

When he was finally there

The shadows of darkness

Began to disappear

His hair was free

From the shackles

Of this place

Back there

He could be more

Than he could have been

Throwing back his hair

He caught a glimpse of himself

As he smiled back he knew

I can finally be myself

Just like you

  

Friendship

Best friends are there for one another

Always standing side by side

Never hiding their feelings

Never hurting each other inside

They hold each others hands through life

Whether it is friendship husband or wife

They listen to each other

Through the good times and the bad

They understand when you are down

When you are sad

They take the time

To make sure you have everything you need

They don’t run away

They don’t fill their greed

A shoulder to cry on

A ear to listen to

A friend can be your guide in life

We all need one too

If you’re lucky enough to have a good friend

Hold on to them

Even after the years pass by

They will still be there

Offer them the same back

A hood to cover their hard times

A lending hand too

Offer them your time

As they have offered to you

But most of all be there

When things are just as they are

Understand who they are

Do not try to heighten up the

Friendship bar

Wrap your arms around them

Let them know you’re always there

Show them comfort

Show them you care

Pretty in Pink

Never put all your eggs in one basket

Her grand mother once said

She remembered these words so clearly

They stuck in her head

She lived each day to the full

Her days were so busy

She was always on the move

Her life was far from dull

She decided it was time

To take her grand mother old bike

Out of the shed

It was a pretty pink one

Reflecting sparkles in between

It has been years since

I rode a bike

Oh my goodness

What am I like

As she rolled up flower shop

And bought what she wanted

She filled her basket that day

With wonderful pink flowers

On her way

She had to pass that huge hill

This was her only way home

She cycled up it as if going no where

But it was worth it

When she finally reached the top

Almost out of breath

She did not know it yet

As she looked down

A long strip of road

Waited for her

To cycle by

For her to glide

She said to herself

Oh well here goes

Pushing her feet in

Curling up her toes

She let herself free

The bike done the rest

She went at speed

What a trill she felt

Not braking once

Just in case

It was like she was challenging herself

Like she was in a race

When she came to the end

Her hair was everywhere

But she was so happy

She just didn’t care

Now she knew

What her grand mother meant

With all her old sayings

She meant to enjoy l

Do not worry

Live and love life

Heart of Wonder

If every road contained a heart

If every crack we could prevent

Fill the emptiness

With some cement

Carry your feelings

Hold them inside

Sometimes it is easier

Than having them

Fly away and glide

Like leaves on the tree

Been pulled by the wind

Nothing left

But an empty hard frozen spell

Understand where it is

You want them to go

Do not wait for the love

To come and go

When the snow has settled

And the sun is hidden away

Do not shelter your feelings

Get them out today

Bottling them up can seem

Like the right thing to do

Opening up can sometimes

Be much easier who knew

With butterflies in your tummy

And a bounce in your step

One day you will get there

Just take your time

And then leap

In to a world

Of opening up

Not bottling it up inside

Feel free as a bird in flight

Be your own self

Fly your own kite 

Free Grace

Lying in position

Lying on the floor

They cried out and applauded

They wanted more

She danced her heart out

She moved so gracefully

She forgot all that was around her

She was in her own world

The music played on

She filled the floor

Like an elegant flower

Opening up

Beauty you can not ignore

Learning from all the mistakes

She had made before

She was focused this time

Not wanting to feel

Her injury anymore

As he arms tightened in

And her legs turned right in

She was a light of silhouette

Gleaming on the stage floor

Then up she threw out her last jump

Making sure she glided where

She wanted to end her show

As she lay back down

In the position

Where she began

The crowd were on their feet

Clapping out so loudly

She peeped up to see

Are they really congratulating me

Surprised by the reaction

She knew she had done well

She no longer lived scared

Alone in her shell  

In Disguise

I have got to get out of these clothes fast before he returns.  He must not know that this is the way i clean the house all day.  I know when he leaves i am in my perfect cardigan that his mother once knitted and that skirt down to my knees.  I wish he would leave me to be myself but he doesn’t know this is who i am when he is not around.  So wearing tight jeans and my tank top makes me feel like a woman a real woman.  I feel like my skin can breath and open up to all that surrounds my very presence.  Why can’t he see it from where i stand but alas he won’t ever understand.  He was brought up in a household that was more like a convent or military barracks.  Everyone had their place and this was mine. 

I would blare the music to the heavens when he would leave.  It was brilliant and I felt the freedom embrace my very soul.  It was if it was lifting me off to another world.  I often felt like a preacher’s wife.  I really had to make the most of this time i was open to this new world.  I often walked around in nothing but a t-shirt just to feel more freedom.  Cleaning the windows with a white linen cloth i caught a reflection of myself in the glass.  Who is the person looking back?  It was like i had never seen her before.  I looked so different my light was switched on and the old me was tidied away in the cupboard with all the other old dusty worn out items.  I admired the birds flying and often wished it was me flying to my freedom.  As I took the mats from the old wooden knotted floor boards i noticed one was loose.  At first i was abit scared to look.  He did not like me snooping or having a mind of my own.  What the hell i thought to myself.  I want to see what this is underneath if anything was.  So i opened up the already gap in the boards and seen something strange in a brown sack.  I found this strange but proceeded to take it out and open it up.  Oh I wonder what it is?  Images and ideas filled my head.  As I opened it items of clothing fell from the sack.  Tight pants and torn shirt with a saucy brand on it.  What are these i thought to myself? Where did these come from?

So I decided to keep them a secret but before I could get them back under the floorboards he came through the door.  I didn’t hear you come in dear.  What are you doing? He asked.  Nothing my dear. It doesn’t look like nothing.  What have you got there I seen he was nervous and had a look on his face as if he knew.  Alright you want me to show you what are these?  What is what he exclaimed?  By the way what are you wearing I was just about to ask you the very same thing.  This is not who you are.  Well it seems i don’t know who you really are either. What do you mean he said?  I mean are these clothes belonging to you? Have you been hiding them on me? I was about to ask you the very same thing?  I never knew you did this when i was gone.  That’s the problem you never seem to know anything about me.  I have to hide who I really am because you want me to be this other person.  No i don’t this is the idea you seem to have us and this house and that’s why i hid who I was.  I guess we are both hiding who we are. 

They both looked at each other and laughed.  What are we both like?  All this time we have been acting like strangers and wearing a mask.  We could of just been the people we wanted to be all along.  He grabbed her tight jeans and placed his hard working hands around her soft gentle hips.  He placed his lips on hers and gently kissed her.  She smelt of dusty housework and lilac flowers but he didn’t mind he had the woman he loved and her curvy behind.  She ran her hands through his soft curls and held his chest close to her heart almost encased in his heart. 

     

Walking By

Looking at him

From steps up high

He almost caught her looking

At him, she just let out a sigh

Did he see me

She thought to herself

Oh if he did

I will die of embarrassment

Walking along

She felt the heat of the warm sun

Wondering will he follow

Will he come

No sign of him

He was gone out of sight

She felt a smile cross her face

Like a child lit up inside

Walking along

Taking other images in

When suddenly

There he was again

He had caught her off guard

This time he seen her look

He turned and smiled

With a twinkle in his eyes

Oh please let him walk by

And not notice me

She said to herself

So quietly

As he was about to pass her by

He asked her for directions

He wanted to know the way

She was surprised taken back

Oh you just go around there

He thanked her

As she was about to walk again

He asked her would she like to have a chat

And maybe a coffee too

That would be nice

She said in a soft humble voice

After that they came there so many times again

Meeting place became their

Wedding palace

Mountains Call

With every event in life

There are mountains to climb

Before you know it

Your there on time

Some mountains are easier to move

While others just seem

To stand still

Others give us such a thrill

Hurt and wounded

They can be the ones

That never seem to leave

Always with you

How ever you perceive them

Target in sight

You have the fight

To push them to the back

Of your worn out mind

Struggling on

Leaving the negatives behind

Meeting others head on

Can be sometimes

The only way

Things get done

When one dies and fades away

Others just come crashing

Against you tired worn out feet

Pile them up one by one

Figuring out

Which one and where it belongs

Listening to your inner voice

Staring most of them in the eye

Others pile up and make you cry

Carrying them can be heavy

Others can ware you down

They can make you tire

Listen to the mountain

That is built into

The framework of your heart

Sort that out first

Then every thing else

Will not fall apart

Music Man

He played all day

He played all night

He played in his sleep

He was as free as a kite

Music gave him pleasure

Music set him free

Music was in his bones

Music was more than a hobby

Standing in front of a crowd

Took over him

He loved to see them dance

Enjoying themselves and singing

Strumming his guitar

As if he was playing from afar

He played it in his back yard

In his run down old car

As he sat on the beach

Every thing standing still

He played out a tune

People joined in

They would sing

In no time

The circle had moved in

He was like the magnetic

Source of musical mind

As he played the last tune

He laid his guitar down

To watch the sun go down

Now he can be seen

Playing his guitar

All over town

In the streets

In the bars

On his own

In his run down old car

Day Dreaming

Lying in the edge of the rivers bank

Leaning up against it

Like in a large fish tank

She swirled her finger around

Nothing underneath

Not a single sound

As swirls of circles

Formed around her

She didn’t know where to go

Will I just stand here

And watch them go

Will I swim on a little more

Tiny dancing crystals

Of light hit it down

Pulling it away

Taking it from round

Exposing her heart pound

She gasped for air

As she popped up from under the water

Brushing back her hair with her hands

Moving against the current so hard

She let it hold her in place

She swam as if she was in a race

Pushing herself to go more

While going so much

She stopped to explore

As she stood on a huge rock

To dive back in

Eyes appeared from deep within

She was scared at first

What is it

She thought out loud

Suddenly it became clear

It was only a little green frog

He jumped up on the rock

That she had dived from

She was shocked

She was shaken overcome

Ah looking closely at him

She said aren’t you a cute little guy

He said do you think

Was his reply

What did you just talk

This can not be

Yes I did

Oh yes it was me

How listen I can talk

But you don’t listen

You do be too busy chatting

To understand

What I have to say

So I have found my frog

Will you turn into a prince

If I kiss you

No don’t be silly

First comes the talking

Magic may happen some day

Sure give it a go and we will see

As she puckered up

To kiss the frog

Opening her eyes

She finally realised

He was never there

She had just got carried away

On that warm sunny day

Fallen Star

The moon struck the lake

On which he was taking a day off

He was gone all day

He just needed to get away

He had been fishing but

Caught nothing but a chill

He did not mind

This was his escape

His happy pill

He sat and watched all the stars

When all of a sudden

A star fell across the sky

He quickly wished on it

Closing his eyes tight

He had wished for something to happen

He surely did not know

What was about to uncover his thoughts

Would make his emotions show

A sudden splash

He seen right in front of him

He did not know what to do

He thought it was a fish that had tugged his line

Nothing else happened for awhile

Then out of know where he seen a light

It filled the lake

Like a whirlpool of fire

He was frightened

And helpless

Not knowing

What to do

When suddenly he was dragged

Down below

His was twirling and twisting

Like a vortex of show

Then he was gone

No where in sight

He was aware of all he seen

Nature that lay down in between

She came up to meet him

This wonderful light

Come with me

As she guided him along the way

What was happening to him that day

He held her hand

As she took him along the sea bed sand

We are nearly there

She somehow told him

It was like she was inside his mind

Not been able to talk

He was entwined

He suddenly seen all that she wanted him to see

Another world

He could never see

She took him to an island

Where he would never age

He would not have to live

Like a trapped human in a fast working cage

He asked her to tell him

Who she was

I am the one

Sent from the stars above

Why did you bring me here

To see that there is more

Than what you imagined

That was always there

This is where you belong

Singing me that wonderful beautiful song

He sang to her and she sang along

He loved that he felt like he belonged

As he lay down beside her

On the broken sand

What an unusual land

He closed his eyes

He was drifting off to sleep

When he woke

He felt all weak

He had a journey

Like never before

He was almost knocking on heavens door

He was back on the boat

Shook by what he had seen

But glad it was only a dream  

Written on the Wall

As they looked

At the writing on the wall

What could it teach them

Could it teach them anything at all

Inscriptions of the past

How long would they last

As they have stood for thousands of years

Travellers from all over

Come to see their wares

Standing in a small lit room

Their diaries of the life back then

Told them all

Like life size words

In picture quality

Portrays of illustrated workings

Of the peoples way of then

What were these people living through

Was it a simpler lifestyle for men and women

With tunnels and rooms

Of clues all around

Some undiscovered

For the roof could fall in

Built up high for the eyes to see

Stepping stairs to the top

Hidden treasures

Only for their hearts once be

So as we go and see

All that is there

Remember to honour who these people were

Respect their journey and writings on the wall

Gravity of them

Lifting something so large

Took thousand of men

Working hard for all their worth

Not stopping until

They completed this work

It must have hurt

Waterfalls in the Sky

Rolling of the thunder filled skies

She threw her eyes up

Bolts of lightening flashed back

Reflecting the clouds that formed

As she walked on her way home

She felt something grasp her

Like a hand of might

This gave her a terrible fright

It took her off her feet

At first she thought

She was going to be

Taken by some strange heat

When out of no where

She was pulled up in to the dark filled air

As if she was flying

How can this be

Help me she shouted this is not fair

She thought her time had come

She thought she was going up

When suddenly she stopped

She was whisked in to the candy floss

Standing alone

No one in sight

All that she seen

Was an open water fall

This must be were we get our rain from

As she walked closer

She seen it pour down

As if through a sieve

The clouds had tiny holes

In them that made this happen

She could not believe

What she seen

I must be dreaming

Pinching herself to see

Could this be really happening

To little old me

She was feeling a real thirst

She wanted to taste it

To help her curse

As she thought this is what she had

As she went to taste it

She looked in and saw

The earth below

Wonderful scenery

It made a rainbow glow

It was like she was in another land

The water felt so good

As she looked over where the water flowed

It danced over rocks so bare

This must be the sound of thunder

I heard today

She thought to herself

And the rainbow colours must flash

To make the lightening that almost

Threw me to the ground

She lay down to sleep

And rest that day

When she woke up

She was back down below

A journey she had taken that day

What will happen tomorrow

It is always another day  

Illuminating Candles

Coloured trees standing around this field

Standing like illuminating candles

Of yesterday of many years

Pulled back behind

Some are hard to see

Hanging down

The red tiny buds

Catch your eyes

Like tiny miniature spies

As they fall to the ground below

Like droplets of snow

Dusting the green

Covering it in a beautiful scene

Some blow with the wind

As they patch the empty gaps

Like natures pattern traps

Closing in perhaps

As he walks to discover

What lies in the back

He is surprised by

What looks like a rather large crack

As he gets closer

He can see the bark

Has opened up

Its seeping sack

As life fills it down below

Like marching soldiers

Gathering tow in tow

Lined up in each row

Crisp is the air

That traps his vision

Taking images

Trying to take it all in

He now knows where to begin

Valley Between

Sheltered in a cave

They ran in from the rain

As butterflies flew down to do the same

As clouds filled dark skies grey

Tall grass stood tall below

Daisies barely popping their heads up

To say hello

Scorched nettles were of rustic red

Nestled together

Like a sea of red

Sun flowers far off in the distance

Waving as the wind passed by

Seeded black centre

Like a massive pupil of your eye

Her flowered dress captured all

That was happening around

She was blending in

To the background

Birds chased each other

To look for shelter too

Stopping along the way

To make sure

Everyone was accountable too

They found lady birds clinging

Close together

Nestled up away from

The cold damp weather

As they sat and waited for it to pass

The whispers of the wind

As it blew a song

Through the blades of dark green grass

When after some rest

As the clouds pulled back their curtains

They decided it was time to go

Before another shower

Would stop them

Off they went down the track

Remembering that day well

Printed in their diaries

When sitting on the porch with the family

They had a great story to tell them indeed

Spreading his Lust

He stood back

Letting all the ladies in

Sitting in a fountain

He was full of sin

Not really what you would call

A gentle man

He was more of a player

A man full of lust

Not one you could ever trust

You would go with him

Only for his rap pore and dangerous looks

If one man had power

Then he had the power of three

He knew how to get the attention

Of every lady

He had a smile

That would melt

The strongest of hearts

He was a true Casanova

He was no push over

With his dark big brown melting eyes

His tanned skin

Faintly covered with a close cut shave

He was tall and looked so well

As he passed each girl

Took on his wonderful smell

If he was one of the deadly sins

He was certainly lust

But remember ladies

Not a man you can trust

As he pasted each mirror

Catching a reflection of himself

He stopped hearts along the way

Like some paradise sky

Painting a picture of him

Words can not say

He just took your breath away

Leaving you helpless in his pathway

Just for one moment

He had it all

He wished he had her

He wished she would call

But she knew what he was like

She did not want to climb

She did not want to take on this hike

So his tension spread out in the room

As she walked away

His empty eyes

Wanted her more than

Clouds wanted to fill the skies

As his heart hung

In his lonely chest

He wasn’t happy

He wasn’t impressed

As ladies gathered around

He knew this time

He had gone too far

She turned and smiled

Waved good bye

Drove off in her car