The far side of the Room

by | Mar 31, 2011 | Poetry

I sit in gloom On the far side of the room Happy in the dusk light Away from all things happy and bright I sit in the dark side of the room Contemplating my inevitable doom Silent and sullen I sure appear to be While troubling visions and thoughts plague me In the...

As I step upon the sand

by | Nov 18, 2010 | Poetry

As I step upon the sand, I cant help myself leave a print of my hand I leave behind with each step I take All my worries while I enjoy my break To feel the warm wet grains ooze up between my toes From the depths of me, my soul glows Climbing over boulders and rocks In...

For my Country

by | Nov 16, 2010 | Poetry

For my country I fought I worked hard I took up arms I travelled overseas For my Country I shed blood I took lives I swept up the weak to safety I tackled terrorism For my Country I strived for excellence I trained hard I Went through tough times I went through tough...

My Bags are packed

by | Nov 1, 2010 | Poetry

There I was just turned Eighteen Been at college for a year Waiting for the call up, a small spike of fear Off into the unknown with my bags in tow I know my parents didn’t really want me to go New Iron, hangers, polish and cloth Checking the list twice to make sure I...

Standing on the edge

by | Oct 25, 2010 | Poetry

I stand with my foot on the edge of a precipice With only one way down There is no stepping down no going back To step off will protect me from attack With one final thought I am taking the plunge Falling now faster as rocky outcrops pass by. Each seems like a...