The Shallows Photo by Rodrigo Souza on Pexels.com They walk right inLike they own the placeIt's like I'm goneWithout a single traceTaking charge as ifThey're my kingdom's True heirsPray tell if you see thisWould you also be asking me Where? Where have I gone?Why let these shallows come?Why open the door For every single oneOf … Continue reading My Monday Metrical Musings #11
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My Monday Metrical Musings #10
When Breath Becomes Air Photo by Spencer Selover on Pexels.com As I live and breatheI hold fast to this momentIt's between past and futureI think it's called "being present"? As I live and breatheI count each inhalationOne. Two. Three. Four.Followed by an exhalation. As I live and breatheI close my eyesAnd clear my thoughtsOf the … Continue reading My Monday Metrical Musings #10
My Monday Metrical Musings #9
Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash The Colour of Monday is Blue "Will you pack me a snackFor Tuesday?""Sure, my son."I always say "Will you drive over humpsAlong the way?""Of course dear one"I always say "Will there be school Wednesday, Thursday, FridayToo?""Yes, my son.And don't forgetMonday is blue!" (Cos that's his favourite colourThe colour of … Continue reading My Monday Metrical Musings #9
Let the rain bring forth a new song!
Photo by Anandu Vinod on Unsplash It's been like this Since the old year left.Heaven seems in endless tearsAs though bereft Of any notionOf day Or inkling of night.The rain just cometh and comethTo my left And to my right. Why has this new yearBrought down so much Precipitation?It makes me rethinkMy once hopefulAnticipation. That … Continue reading Let the rain bring forth a new song!
The First Morning of 2021
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com It began with showersIs what 2021 didSoaking the landWith each soothing drip A great way I thoughtTo begin againStarting over's tough Having gone through so much pain A message for usFrom heaven aboveTo stay calm and coolNo matter the turf Life can begin anew It already has"Welcome to 2021"Now say … Continue reading The First Morning of 2021
My Monday Metrical Musings #8
Auld Lang...sigh? Photo by cottonbro on Pexels.com Once more we bidA fond farewellAs this tidal year recedesAnd another swells Oh wait, not "fond"Surely not that!2020 was horridNo! Hurry, let's getOutta this year Into 2021After what we just hadDon’t we deserve some fun? A new year when maybeWe can rip off our masksOne where maybeMore can … Continue reading My Monday Metrical Musings #8
My Monday Metrical Musings #7
My Christmas Wish Photo by Vinícius Vieira ft on Pexels.com There can be no shadowUnless there's first a lightBright days will always followEven after the darkest night When Jesus came as a babyHe wasn't welcomed with delightWhen Jesus came as a babyIt was darkIt was blackThere was fright But came He didTo give our world … Continue reading My Monday Metrical Musings #7
My Monday Metrical Musings #6
Black Beauty Photo by Nika Akin on Pexels.com I thought you were a keeperBut you were a mere keepsakeOf what once was I thought you a friend for lifeUntil I awoke one dayAnd realised You were never goingTo be mineTo have and to hold So in the end IHad to let you goThough you already … Continue reading My Monday Metrical Musings #6
My Monday Metrical Musings #5
Ice Cream Photo by Cleyder Duque on Pexels.com I just wanted some Ice creamTo whittle away theseBlistery summer daysThat scorch my tongueDay after day after day To melt all my caresAll my fears AwayEven for a momentNo matter how Cliche That first biteLike eventideCoolComposedComfortingCalming But I don't get ice creamI get Cross-fitCut-backsCagesConsequences I get lostFoggyForagingForever … Continue reading My Monday Metrical Musings #5
My Monday Metrical Musings #4
Photo by Lukas Rychvalsky on Pexels.com Each Sunday He doesn't live aloneTho' he might as well beEach Sunday ForThen they leaveAnd he can't help but to seetheHis silent rage rollsLike a perfect storm that unfoldsUnleashing torrents of tears like rainDrowning everything in its wake But he holdsOnly scowlsCos he's oldOr so he's told Then he … Continue reading My Monday Metrical Musings #4