Sometimes (Doors of Heaven)
2 July 2021

Days when poetry escapes, no longer here,
Days when closed drapes, warm beer,
Clouds rain, future feared,
Strength comes from you, your love lingers.
Words ring true, tips of your fingers,
Doors of heaven, open again.

I used to be here
27 June 2021

I used to be here.
Most days wanted to stay.
Conversation with friends.
You seemed far away.
Now I am there.
Hard to defend.  
See how it wears.
Nobody really cares.
I used to be here.  
Now I am there.
Kind of weird you stare.

The beautiful path of life.
26 June 2021

I walk on the edge of your beauty,
Morning sun that kisses the blue of the sky.
Sounds of the beach, rustling the leaves.
The sea of you gently caressing the rock that I am.
Awaiting the joy of your storm stirring me.
Living on the edge of you.
The beauty filled path of my life.

25 June 2021

There stand the brave, the ordinary,
Courage, strength, determination,
Prepared for worst, the extraordinary,
Centre of every nation.

Mothers, children, fathers strong,
Holding values right from wrong.
When it seems none can win,
Their love shines over noise and din.

When you feel lost, left alone,
These folks make your home.
Honor those who stand so tall.
Tend their graves, when they fall.
They're not rare, after all.
Moms and Dads hear your call.



Selfless giving all they have,
With nothing left staying brave.

Never again
25 June 2021

Breaking rules of life inhuman,
There’s always evil doing.
Vowing stay this evil plight,
Truly terrible, common frights,
We moan, speak the game,
Never, never, weak again.
History, context set the bar.
Action of change and war!
Back then, we knew best,
Today still, some hearts rest.
Feel the pain of our past,
Damages forever last.
Once again, new in news,
Injustice, power choose.
I doubt we can truly change.
Stand up, hmm, feel the pain,
Is it ever, “Never again”,?

23 June 2021

Somedays I fill with wishes,
Winning lottery, youth and yacht.
When I put dishes in to dry,
I ought no lie,
To be more grateful.
For what I got,
Before I die.

So much dangled on display,
That will never come my way.
Grateful that I'm still free,
Don't need those things controlling me.

Life amazing every day,
Think I like it just this way.
Family, friends, smiling faces,
Everywhere in my favorite places.

Still once in an ever while,
I'd like to try that lovely style.
Wishes keep me in the aisle.

Strange.
20 June 2021

Science fiction?
Rain is forecast today,
Strange for the future already here.
My plans changed for it is Father’s Day,
Event that was certain in the past.
Books between book ends fail the tale,
Human time altered by expectation.
How much of what is yet to come is unalterable?
Tomorrow my birthday.
How many candles should be on the cake?