by Robert Carson | Sep 4, 2009 | Poetry
Enlightened within his mind and heart He would great inner truths impart… Although, I’ve composed a line or two The good ones rank as only few… I’m, truly, proud of just one poem- The one reviewed by Leonard Cohen… And, though, I’m...
by Robert Carson | Sep 3, 2009 | Poetry
As closer to the rocks we drew The storm in violent tumult grew … Black cliffs rose high above our heads Their lights had lured us to our deaths. Like demons they were waiting there To strip our sails and timber bare. Soon all would sink beneath the waves Or lie...
by Robert Carson | Aug 31, 2009 | Poetry
Two swifts, in May, in their amorous fall Combine as one-love’s piercing call. In quiet contemplation of the scene- We walk-as if- within a dream Down this, on other Lakeland ways Whose beauties Wordsworth would’ve praised. The Derwent flows onward in its...
by Robert Carson | Aug 30, 2009 | Poetry
‘Pernicious and pugnacious’ we may be But there’s the other side to see. That readiness to take offence Can often lead to quick redress. That dourness of the aspect, too, Allows the joy of sunlight through. Our pennypinching’s-a harmless jest...
by Robert Carson | Aug 29, 2009 | Poetry
One day, I visited two graves nearby, Where heroes of the war would lie.. We offer our thanks to the fallen dead So much blood has now been shed. Within our hearts, there stirs such pride In those, who with great courage died. We honour you for all you gave...
