I did not expect to get such a surprise, When I opened the door, not believing my eyes, It was long-lost cousin Johnny, standing right there, The wayward son of my dotty Aunt Clare. “Well hello,” he exclaimed, tipped his hat with a grin, “You’re a sight for sore eyes, well then, shall I come …
April 2018
Signs of the times
When we all lived in a simpler age, Before internet and smartphones were quite all the rage I used to write letters, it’s true, by the score, Along with thank-you notes, and Birthday greetings galore. But now we have email, an incredible invention Although perhaps it was not the original intention – That we’d …
Space dreams
Chin propped on elbows, a young boy gazes up into space And the moon stares right back with that look on its face. He dreams of astronauts and shuttles and rockets And cute tiny Martians that would fit in his pockets. He imagines floating through space, where gravity is zero, Fighting off savage aliens …
Resolutions
This year, I’ll run five miles every day To get fit, fight the flab, keep the blubber at bay I’ll dine on healthy, home-cooked food Lovingly prepared for my so-grateful brood. I’ll endeavour spare cash to dutifully save For a secure financial future, the way to pave My outstanding papers I’ll file and order …



