DRIFTING ON THE WIND

 

The snowflakes drift upon the wind

And settle on the windowsill

But also on the winter winds

Comes the sting of winters chill

THE CRUEL SEA

 

In the sunlight it flatters to deceive

But don’t be fooled by its calm exterior

For beneath the welcoming surface

You will succumb to its true nature

 

Its lures you into a false sense of security

Its intent is to drag you to its depths

Sap your strength, every ounce of energy

And squeeze from your body every breath

 

She will let you surface for a breath

Then drag you down again out of reach

Then when she has toyed with you enough

She dumps you lifeless on the beach

LONG LAZY SUMMER DAYS

 

Long lazy summer days

Collecting shells along the shore

Long lazy childhood days

I wish them back once more

LAZY SUMMER

 

Wildflowers in the meadow

The lark up in the sky

The days are long and languid

The land is warm and dry

The lazy days of summer

Just pass you slowly by

FALL FESTIVAL

 

The summer comes to an end

Sooner than anyone believes

And so begins autumns festival

Of dancing painted leaves

SPRING

 

As spring comes around again

With its abundant falling rain

The rolling hills of luscious green

Are most pleasing to be seen

And with the renewal of spring

The heart lifts as if taking wing

When Daffodils break through

And spring flowers of every hue

Is there a better time on earth

To feel wealth of nature’s worth

NEWLANDS CORNER

 

Newlands Corner

Is one of my most favourite places

I’ve always loved it there

When I look out across the patchwork

Of rolling Surrey Hills,

The chalk grasslands

The ancient woodlands

And the villages nestling there

I feel a deep calm and peace

Penetrating my soul

It’s almost overwhelming

Like the weight of the world

Is lifted from my shoulders

It as if His hand on my shoulder