I WISH

I wish that I could speak the words I know that others long to hear To make the problems they must face Seem simpler and a little easier to bear I wish I could give everyone a sense of purpose Something that they feel they could achieve If only they would make a...

A FRIEND

A friend is one who comes in at the door When the rest of the world rushes out When the cares of the world are upon us And our minds are so full of doubt A friend is the one who is different To the rest of the folk that we know Who will find a reason for staying When...

A ROSE IN YOUR MEMORY

I planted a tree in the garden In a place that was easy to view And every time that I pass by it It serves to remind me of you I have tended that rose with affection In a way that I once cared for you It’s flowers are absolute perfection And it has a most remarkable...

THE QUESTIONS WE SHOULD ASK

In the quiet of the night when all is calm and still I often lie awake and let my mind run free I ask myself the questions, that long have perplexed man And seek answers which are satisfactory to me The first question I ask is what is the purpose of this life? Are...

The Rhino and the President

He met a Prince once… Trusted – dropped his guard Came out into the open For the world’s press After all wasn’t he protected? Millions of admirers And a Prince saw him once But it took a volley Of bullets, from poachers To bring him down Like a President...

LIVE EVERY MOMENT

Live every moment of your life As though it were your last There may be grey clouds in the sky But they will soon go past The sunshine will come flooding through And take you by surprise The beauties of this lovely world Will be seen before your eyes But if those eyes...