Brighton Launch “Voices of the Poppies”

I woke one Saturday morning Not so many weeks ago With the prospect of a drive to the South Coast To a Book Launch we were to go The journey we made without incident Although the rain was ever present Had we picked a sunny day Most likely it would have been more...

Spare a Thought

Walking down the street today, in my sight I saw A dishevelled man, all alone, sitting on the floor A disheartened voice, spoke to me, “Big Issue, Sir?” it said Ashamedly, without a word, I passed by, and turned my head. Scruffy lout, is what I thought, he’s just...

Calling Me Home

How they constantly called to me The vision in my mind, from across the sea The rolling hillsides of my home Called me back, no more to roam So many different shades of green Of luscious grass and trees serene The early flowers of mild summer days Dawn mists burning...

I Found Serenity

I got out of the car and walked into the woods Sick at heart with my life in the mire When I found a pathway of fresh mown grass My curiosity was now set on fire It led to a church yard, through a small iron gate With twisted old yew trees so splendid Headstones were...

Choice

When all else fails Know this We have a choice Even in the depths of desolation Of despair or loss This light is still waiting Calling Waving Trying to get our attention We can fall or fly Live or die But always we choose Fear not For the choice is not permanent God,...