If I ever had five minutes to myself, I’d get a book down from the shelf, Curl up in the comfy chair To enjoy the peace and quiet there. I’d do my best to just ignore Toys and games scattered across the floor, Or the cobwebs dangling from the light And the dirty dishes …
Reflections
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 …

