by Ruth Rayment | Mar 9, 2008 | Poetry
Forgive me brother For I do not cry upon the world’s shoulders I do not mourn upon thy death I do not seek sympathy from those unknown But I expect your memory to maintain and withhold In the world’s structure when I grow old. As time may go And age may sweep upon me...
by Ruth Rayment | Mar 9, 2008 | Poetry
No one told me life was going to change Failed to mention birth n death they come at some stage Never given an option to refuse Say no, go away Life is a funny thing… why does it change We develop we grow, The world matures Into what we know With technology our new...
by Ruth Rayment | Oct 14, 2006 | Poetry
With green topped hills And white over sized pills I wonder when the next happy day arrives Do I need this medication at all? To create this silence and drowsy self I’ll prey to the lord And I hope beyond despair That the lord will carry me To a safer place in time...
by Ruth Rayment | Aug 5, 2006 | Poetry
I heard the sarge say “Right, left all fall in” N then I saw my fellow brother Grin With freckles on his nose n cheeks N teeth as white as a ghost I knew I would not lose touch With my fellow brothers In this war we fight alone I learn to quick march N shoot a rifle...
by Ruth Rayment | Jul 24, 2006 | Poetry
Withdrawn and un loyal That’s all they seem to be I can’t seem to find the answers anymore Which once lye upon this tree In honesty Lies a test of character Where only truth will cease the day Give me your shelter and I’ll Return with faith n good health If stars were...
