After a week of summer sun

when you do something unexpectedthat brings a smile to everyone around.Now just imagine yourselfdoing it twice in one dayand all the joy you bring to otherswith your small harmless pranks.While away this weekendI was able to bring smiles to everyoneI knew and quite a few I did not.No one had a bad timeas laughter just…

where we watched seagulls play.One day you turned to meand said before summer leftyou would be going away.It is no good begging me to staybecause someone else needs me,but you’ll always be my only love.She gripped my hand tightlyas we walked alongand no more words were spoken.Until it was time to gowe would be together…

like a beacon light.The notice read as follows.There are no strangers here,only friends.There is no frowning,only smiles.If you are feeling lonely,this is the place to come,as there is alwayssomeone to talk to,for there are no strangers here,only friends.19 April 2008Note:The poem was written around a quote that hangs in the saloon of the western town…

There are timeswhen we are full of dismay.There are timeswhen pebbles dropped in watercan be felt across the bay.There are timeswhen life gets a little crazyand we know not which way to turn.There are timeswhen everything is rosyand in everyone’s life, there is sunshine.There are timeswhen you feel lazyand want the world to roll on…

when we were youngand troubles were few.Laughing in the rainwith summer showersbathing in the sunfor hours and hours.Remember the momentsthe highlights of lifeof stealing kissesin the back seats of carsand the walks at sunsetalong a sandy shorewhere have they gongthe days of laughter and song.Capture the momentsas they come to callcapture the beautyour eyes seeith…

and then I thought of an old rhyme.Whatever goes up must come downand whatever has a rhythm must include sound.It doesn’t need guitars, drums or flutejust a metaphor or twoto make your senses hearthe music in the words.6 April 2011