A berry dropped from a bush
rolled in the earth and hid under a leaf
and listened to the searching
of squirrels and birds
for what seem a lifetime

The following year it burst
gripped the earth and held on
peeped out into the forest
and stretched its self up into the sky

The sun fed it with warmth
the earth nurtured it
and a berry blossomed
and dropped to the earth

You can feel the hatred in the street
so many shades off tapping feet
anger boils over feel the heat
sorting the chaff from the wheat

Don’t stare at the faces just a glance
or you’ll be dangling on an executioners lance
a Harikrishna dances his last dance
singing let’s give love one more chance

Authority surveys this squalled place
draws truncheons tasers and mace
life is trampled in the race
as tears run down a child’s face

I feel as if I'm walking in endless rain
I know it will blow over but I'm tired
and long for the sun again
I lean on a tree for shelter
and it reminds me it too is drowning
as the leaves empty on to me
at the shudder of my body resting

A cloud covers me
I feel I should give up, then
a warmth touches my neck
I look up
the clouds are racing apart
glimpses of blue heighten my senses
a bird sings
as the rain drops glisten in the sunlight
still dripping happily I walk
in the endless sunshine

I new I would make it:)

As the river mist lifted
and the sunlight blinded my eyes
all became clearer
the smells
the breeze
the beauty of the touch
the breath that I breathed
it was good to be alive

He's on the other side of the river now
smiling as he chases butterflies
stalks his reflection in a pool
and hopes no-one is watching
We watch and smile as he rolls in the grass
thanking him for the love, in a way a cat love
he is healed now and gives us one last glance
as he settles in a favourite spot
and snoozes in the warmth of the sun

I sent you my love on a chariot of fire
Yet this was not enough to get your desire

So I sent you my love on a heart shaped balloon
You burst it with a pin, was my love sent too soon

I held back my affections and let you stew for awhile
Peace at last you said with the broadest of a smile

Then I gathered my thoughts for my next love attack
But the voice on my shoulder said "She's not interested Jack

So I sat in the garden pondering the path in my life
I thought maybe these girls are just trouble and strife

Then phone rang in my pocket I trembled with fear
Are you doing anything later?" No", good, fancy a beer

So off down the pub I went with my good old mate
This is much more civilised than going on a date

But there in the corner hiding behind a large wooden post
Was the love of my life with a face like a ghost

The penny dropped loudly I could now see the light
Should I roll over like a good dog or put up a fight

Again he came to my rescue my reliable good mate
Cheers, hears to the future Jack, believe in your fate

So now I look back on my close call with the broadest of a smile
Mate, If you smell chariots on fire, my advice, run a mile

The reindeer's went on strike today a dispute about there pay
Santa's sleigh is grounded , so he may not be on his way
But the elves have packed all the presents in a big bulging sack
Hoping that the reindeer's relent and will be coming trotting back

Their demands are all agreed in an overwhelming ballot
They would like a minced pie with their sherry and an extra carrot
So parents and guardians please don't ask the reason why
Splash out on the goodies, and give the reindeer's a extra carrot and minced pie

North pole news flash has reached us as the jingle bells toll
Santa's sleigh is loaded to the brim and about to leave the north pole

So, kids look out your window on a clear moon-lite Christmas night
Watch the reindeer's pulling Santa's sleigh its' a wonderful Christmas sight.