The two friends were out for a walk. The day was so–so–overcast and dull, but the temperatures were warm, and the wind was soft, so they decided to escape the cabin for a while. They were just ambling along, not going anywhere in particular and enjoying it. They’d visited a couple of favorite places – the waterfall, one of the lookouts – and were starting to head home, when they came to a long, gently sloping meadow, with...

"Boom!," I hear a little voice coming from the bathroom. "BOOM!" I hear again, this time louder, and then there is the unmistakable sound of laughter. Children just love playing in the bathroom, running all the taps in the basin or filling the basin with paper towels to overflow them and create 'baths,' or making a mountain of bubbles with the foamy soap. I prepare myself for the worst as I go to the bathroom, expecting a...

Passionate splendor flairs Deep within beguiling eyes. Masked behind the staresJoyous smile, but a disguise. Defeating what went on beforeYielding orbs shed nay a tear. Anxious to smooth the score. Laughter now negates her fear.

You have been gone so longOver a monthWill you remember me?You love my smooth voiceThe sweetness that you claimThe need the wantI love your words but I need to feel your touchWill you remember my smile?Will the smile on your lips reach your eyes?As I see you again, all my fears and doubts fly awayMy stomach has butterflies once moreYou're finally home

The other day, I flipped the channels and landed on the Food Network. I watched it for a while and got a couple of good recipes. Later that day I asked my granddaughter what she wanted for dinner. What she answered gave me pause for what was follows here. "Grandpa, I want nothing for dinner tonight," she said. My brain sprung into action and I thought, "How does one prepare nothing to eat? Is there a recipe for it? Is the...

One of the best holidays I ever had Was when I was fifteen When I spent ten days on New Zealand's South Island. After landing in Christchurch And getting our luggage  Then going to pick up the car We headed down south. Stopping at two glaciers Admiring them with awe They were spectacular,  But had to continue down further I guess you'll agree. Spending the most time Based out of Queenstown, Where I went jet boating On the...

Snow is drifting lazily down Caressing branches, gathering slowly Standing by the window, Cup of cocoa in my hands I hear the gentle stirring A quiet giggle filters down the stairs I watch the snow drift into small piles And look forward to the time to come Her head pops round the corner "Snow, Mama!" her giggle rebounds I laugh and gather up her coat Pulling gloves and boots on A kiss and snowfall scatters As she romps a...

Kooky quasi–serious conversations That amused look between good friends Where words aren’t needed The quirk of a brow The half grin secretly sitting on the corner of your mouth It takes one line of absurd ridiculousness Hilarity ensues chaotically The giggles becoming guffaws As tummies tighten and heave With shared laughter Tears spill out joyfully As our breathing gets harder As we can barely get out words Just a few he...

Tears blood red fall from my heart when a friend is hurting I wish there was more I could do to console and show my love The bruising hurts as they hurt for them it breaks my heart in two To travel to transcend time and space Yes a fantasy I wish I could do Being able to be beside them just to hold and soothe We can transcend distance and timeOur caring thoughts have no limits We can sit and wash away the painClose your e...

The years had passed as had desire. We simply didn’t have the fire that once consumed us many years ago. But you still ached to feel that spark that once caused magic in the dark. To feel your passions rage and ebb and flow. One day you said it would be swell to find ourselves a nice hotel and go and have a little summer fling. We could give romance a shove and re-ignite our carnal love. The earth would move and we would...

You have come into my life like a breath of fresh airWherever I am, no matter what I am doing You make me smile. As I awaken each morning  there is a smile on my face reminiscing of dreams filled  with you….. Sweet thoughts of you fill my day knowing that I will soon hear or read those sweet words you fill my heart with. I see your name appear and it makes me smile. I wonder could he be this happy and smilingconstantly as...

I stood on an Erraid hill, attuned to ancient times; sensing the continuum of island life from the first sheep herders. For a city dweller it was a thrill when the signal “move forward” came from the valley below. Hurrying, scrambling; feeling the sun and wind upon my face; tripping on the clumps of grass and rocks; squelching in the bogs; brambles catching my clothes; weaving round wild flowers adrenalin pumping, I found...

I watched a young mother walking with her boy,Her proud smile told all of her joy.As cute as a button, cheeks rosy and red,Dark curls peeked from under the toque on his head.His laughter, like bells ringing out in the cold,His steps never faltered, he was so bold.I watch as he stomps, kicks and jumps in the snow,Such an adorable little man, too quickly they grow.This sweet little angle perhaps two or three,On short little...

  I go where The cobwebs shine Dangling like diamonds On the green boughs Of the forest beings. I go where The mist gathers Above the loch Enfolding the geese. Who honk forlornly. I go where A wild flower Waves happily In the breeze Near the ever shifting dunes I go where My loved ones gather So I can enjoy The laughter and fun. Savouring the moment. I go where I can listen to Bach Whilst writing poems And recording my li...