Saturday 22 March 2014

All Too Brief

A breath of the freshest air,
A flap of a golden wing,
A glimpse of something rare,
First birdsong in the Spring.


All beautiful in their perfection, 
but all too brief in time.
So fleeting in their creation,
Why must we say goodbye?


Candles of radiant light,
Extinguished by the wind
First ray of morning sun,
Starry night brought to an end.

All beautiful in their perfection, 
but all too brief in time.
So fleeting in their creation,
Why must we say goodbye?


Rainbow beams between the clouds,
Bluebells bloom, then fade.
Shooting stars beyond the fields.
Joyful laughter ends.


All beautiful in their perfection, 
but all too brief in time.
So fleeting in their creation,
Why must we say goodbye?



Wednesday 19 March 2014

There is Something

There's something on the outside that shows we're happy,
 bright eyes and cheesy grin.
And when teeth are chattering with eyes wide open,
 it shows how frightening things may seem.



There's something on the outside that says, you're amazing!
gaping mouth and thrown-up hands. 
And when brows and knotted and teeth are sneering 
It says, there's something I just can't stand!


There's something on the outside that says you're welcome,
Out-stretched hand and smiling grin.
But when mouths turn down and tears are flowing
It shows the terrible state they're in.


There's something on the outside that says, I don't care!
Upturned nose, they couldn't give a hoot.
But those that stop to ask what's the matter,
 Show there's something on the inside too.

Thursday 13 March 2014

Raise a Hand

                I could not feed every hungry mouth,
Just those that pass under my hand.

I could not show love to the human race,
Just those that pass under my hand.

I could not wipe away every tear,
Just those that pass under my hand.

I could not help every needy charity,
Just those that pass under my hand.

I could not protect every delicate life,
Just those that pass under my hand.

Not everyone will be fondly remembered, 
Just those who cared to raise their hand.