Nature's Perfume

Through an open window 

Gentle whispers of a morning 

Caress my face with gossamer trails

Punctuated with birdsong

White lilac blooms dance to the tune

Of a tiny seedling once gifted by friends

nurtured and loved to voluptuous form

Now proudly presents her beauty to all.

And so, her gentle perfume

Carried on the breeze, just a hint

To awaken the sense as it passes

Through an  open window.

What is this love?

A moment of such closeness and deep love

That requires no words or gestures,

just a glance when eyes meet

in that instant of quiet connection.

What beauty there is in a gentle smile 

With open arms yearning

And the heart dances with joy in a flutter of anticipation 

so exciting that you feel it will burst!

What is this love that we feel for  another

and instantly receive that magical response?

Such joy, desirous moment of love,

Yet, tender affection, possesses us totally.

Seventy

A celebration of quiet achievement

Moral standards, life ethic combine

To make this man unique to some

To me, he's  just divine.

A life's ambition to be a good doctor

Taken seriously but with a light touch

To work long and tirelessly into the night

To listen to and care for so much.

Thinking, searching for a solution

But sometimes this cannot be found

And when bad news must be shared

By this man, compassion abounds

His hobby and passion is football

With Politics and history he shows flair

A memory to be proud of

so quiz him if you dare!

Gardening doesn't light his fire

Since years ago whilst digging

Much Perspiration on his face

His spectacles went missing!!

Becoming a grandfather mellowed

Those many years of stricter self

Although playing football with grandson

Could be deleterious to his health!

Now as we grow older together,

our love does now impart

The trust, respect and tolerance

which has blossomed in our hearts.

The Long Goodbye

Lovingly, I come to see you....

Floating in a new dimension
Time is meaningless, endless.
Faces everywhere -
Do I know you? You seem to know me....
I'm just waiting, waiting......

Seems like only yesterday we laughed, my love
We walked and hugged and loved and
Time meant everything then-
Time to live, time to enjoy, time together
Tranquil garden, fields beyond, then came
The endless waiting, waiting.....

Unexpectedly, time cut short

Thrust upon us without choice
Cruelly changing all around us.
Why now, we ask ourselves
Alas, we do not get to choose,
Soon no more waiting, waiting......

Lament of a Newborn

Life bursts forth from primal scream
First gasp of air, first sight is seen
Wriggling, crying, where am I?
From warm and quiet, naked here I lie!

The journey here has taken months
From nothingness to one big bump!
I started off with lots of space
Then struggled as I grew with grace

I hope my bed is ready and warm
I move more freely now transformed
From little spec to full formed baby
Could this one be my room maybe?

I'm hungry now, don't you know?
I have to cry to  make milk flow
And now things aren't so nice and dry
My nappy's wet again, why oh why?

People Watching

Catch a glimpse of warm affection
a hug, kiss, wave or wink
Watch her smile in quick reaction
spontaneous with no time to think.

Walking slow, anticipating
What's in store for us today?
window gazing, drinking tea
What cafe culture life portrays

Ubiquitous for this generation
Smart phones in their frequent use.
Preoccupation not conversation
IPods, music, so diffuse.

All the colours of skin and hair,
Faintest cream to chocolate brown
Freckles, spots, wrinkles, face lifts
paint the picture in this town!

Fairest blondes and raven beauties
Titian in a class its' own
Natural, long, short and curly
Bohemian, tied and styles that groan!

Walking fast or slow and saunter
Wheelchair bound and sticks to hold
Music listening, writing, reading
Drinking coffee strong and bold.

Pavement cafe, what a culture
Fascinating in its' guise
people spotting, all those characters
Rich in style and colour and size!

Anniversary Love

It's fifteen  years since we promised
to love, cherish and care for each other
have we lived up to them? I think not all -
but tried each day lest fear o' tother!

Thankyou dear for all that  you do
a good provider and kind too.
we've learned with humour to assuage our foibles
not easy when we're losing our marbles!

My lovely man, I love you dearly
despite BFC competing for favour
Three of us in this marriage for sure
but I learned fast that affair was pure!

On match days now I  make my plans
I now enjoy YOUR visits to footy....
I lunch with the girls, have a good chat
or Shop at leisure and maybe a butty!

There is no secret to making it work
Its all about compromise, tolerance and love
For our marriage to last and grow
We learn from Life's challenges & blessings above

Happy anniversary Mike  my love

Stress of a Bride to Be

We're to be married soon, you and me,
much to be planned for our big day
Help is on offer from far and wide
Family and friends help and guide

For all to be there, which month is best?
How long for the planning, what kind of dress
September it seems suits most people now
I shall keep calm In spite of the stress!

The cake could be fruit or should it be sponge?
You like chocolate, I like blancmange!
Lets call a truce, chocolate sponge is agreed
I'll have pink icing -but then I concede!

I want to look lovely as every bride does
Lace and satin to make my heart sing
or Silk, long and flowing with glittering beads
As everyone knows Ellie loves her bling!

How many Bridesmaids,  What colour to choose?
Dresses all matching and so are the shoes.
Head dresses sorted and now for the flowers
Roses or freesia sweet smelling for hours.

And then there is Andy, who aims to please
"I don't mind what I wear - a new pair of jeans?!
And so it is said Ellie chose his new suit
You'll look handsome in this Andy and rather cute.

And so it is here, our wedding day
You said I looked lovely as we took our vows
I'm so glad we met then stayed friends for a time
Now our lives are entwined and marriage espoused

Voyage to the Midnight Sun

Atop the ship we sit and paint
Peace and quiet as noon draws near
Early sun has played it's magic
Rays of light, shadows appear

Precious time, sharing moments
A generation lies between
Auntie more like sibling
Young in spirit, mind and love.

Mum's young sister, more like mine
We reminisce and laugh and cry
As we remember life long gone
of those we miss and love then sigh.

Mutual love of artistic output
There since childhood both agree
Sharing ideas from then and now
Creative thoughts that we both see

Later on we watch the sunset
Midnight colour in majesty
Phenomenal appreciation
Of Gods fine work and fantasy.

Music of the Northern Ocean

Warm glow of the evening sunset
Caresses the horizon as a ball of fire,
Engulfs all around then gives way to lunar peace
Bright light in the northern sky.
And the twinkle of the sunrise on the early morning ocean
Rhythmic swell of undulating waters
Gives way to arching waves, 
Stretching to a lofty height until,
Angrily the power unleashed…..
Crashing down with a mighty roar
Into an explosion of white frothy lace, then, 
Dancing in rivulets as it meets the sand
To end it's journey as a trickle o'er pebbles….
Only to retreat and play this tune all over again

Morning awakening

This morning I took a walk, a quiet early walk

It's one I have strolled  many times before

My soul felt light and thankful

What better way to be at one with my world

The Crow struts hopefully on sunkissed road 

for last night's road kill to feed her young

Forever cheerful blackbird's enchanting song 

can lighten the heaviest of spirits before long

Passing by, a large dewy playground 

rich with laughter and activity at day

So quiet now as little heads lay 

on pillows -too early to go out to play!

Baby rabbit escapes the ever watchful 

Eyes of his mother

Eeek! Nearly caught by the wheels of a car

As it sees no bother

The trees  rich in leaf ; shades of green and red 

not long ago looked forlorn and dead

Now burst forth with energy and life

A haven to keep birds and bugs from strife

I pass the woods rich in sound

cacophony of birdsong, babbling brook

Where dog walkers meet to let their pets play

Such fun in the water, they just want to stay!

Nearly home and here they come 

two kids on bikes & helmets of style

With mums guiding hand they cross the road

"Where are you off to?" I asked with a smile

"We're feeding a cat" they say with glee

Our friends are away so we're taking care

of Biscuit they exclaim and stop to chat

But mums in a hurry -So off they scat.

And so ends todays walk, feeling light, thankful and free

I walk round the bend in the road to see

our home, built with love over many a year

such memories of life, ours - you and me x