by Richard Gildea | Dec 20, 2013 | Poetry
I ventured forth ‘twixt labyrinthine streets Replete with ‘fair trade’ bag and open mind My aim to gather in some Christmas treats Whilst searching out the wares of varied kind At “Toys ‘R’ Us” ‘twas fun, tho’ noisy too “Agent Provocateur” suspended dreams In choosing...
by Richard Gildea | Nov 9, 2013 | Poetry
With sideways glance they bid a last farewell Alone in thought among respectful throng Whilst striding by, their image casts a spell So many who dared brave to right what’s wrong Such names engraved in stone and on their heart Shown in relief; yet undercover kept Mean...
by Richard Gildea | Nov 8, 2013 | Poetry
When all seemed lost, didst ride out into fray Couldst still yet prove to be most faithful friend In taking steps to cleanse my form this way Said ‘silver bullet’ finds own path to wend Tho’ low is now the point at which I lie “Hi-Ho” ‘tis shout within, proceeds...
by Richard Gildea | Nov 5, 2013 | Poetry
Tho’ all alone, I was aware of you Who held my life within sure hands ‘that day’ Such thoughts as I ascribe, no more than due For one so ill equipped to hear me say Humility becomes a gifted man Whose skill adept is there for all to see Yet miracles performed as part...
by Richard Gildea | Nov 5, 2013 | Poetry
No corner of some foreign field for me As sand grains borne by wind, doth shape this land Nor green and pleasant ending soon to be Lest mirage forms creating close at hand This day arrived ‘neath bright and pale blue skies Another just like any other dawn Where...
