SURELY NOT BREXIT !
O N L Y S H A M E ?
Brexit Face
Prospects ace?
Like to launch him into space? (Cameron?)
Time to jump off Dover Cliff?
"Don't want Racine, want a Smith!"
Emigrate?
It's my fate....
Move to Spain 'fore it's too late
'Guess I'd miss the English rain?
Too much sunshine is a pain! (I've lost it!)
"Pick some fruit!"
Prospects beaut'!
Pensioners are really cute
'Cannot let the berries rot
"Home control is what we've got!"
Brams, not Brahms!
Cause alarms?
Shoe Bert, Shoe Man, music calms!
Hi-Den and Dear J.S.Bark
Mendel's Son up with the lark!
Stand alone
"Can't "remoan"!
Boring is the Brexit tone?
Only want white "English" face
Queen with crown and golden mace!
Brexit Time
Poet's rhyme
Loving Europe is a crime!
Shame I'm feeling in my heart
Now for Cyprus we depart? 26/12/2019... Musings xx
A NEW BEAR!
N O A H
Rufus has 'new friend called Noah
Gosh, he really is a "Goer"
"Strictly" dancer, Boogie Bear
We can only stand and stare!
Christmas Wishes, kisses blowing
'Wonder where he might be going?..
Santa's Grotto, Alan Haynes?
He will soothe all stress and pains
'Finds a place near Moose and Hetty (Hedgehog)
Georgie Bates is still the Yeti
Cosy, soon he's fast asleep
Thinks of homeless, starts to weep!
Time to go, he's "Comfort-Zone-ing"
He'll be helping, never moaning
Serving breakfast, washing up
Drinking from the Friendship Cup!
'Likes to help, food parcels making
Mincey-pies is just been baking! (What talent?)
Chats to Linda, Aunty Gwen
Thinking of Dear Tony Benn...
"He'd be helping, hot drinks serving
These poor folk hot food deserving"
Noah brings some bacon, toast
"Think these people are the most!"
Christmas carols N's soon singing
"Hark The Herald", bells are ringing
Punters dancing, Christmas cheer
"All we need is Leon Beer!"
Busy day, Dear Noah's snoozing
Not a bear for daytime boozing
Dreaming of more peace on earth
Right from Blackpool out to Perth (Has Aussie friends!") 24/12/2019.
TAKE YOUR PUNISHMENT !
C Y P R U S "P R E S E N T"
Cyprus, sending you a "present"
NO, not verse from Yorkshire peasant
Blow-up "doll" of Donald Trump
Georgie Bates cries: "Ecky-Thump!"
"Hamster" on his golden head
Giving him a great "street-cred"!
Good news: Only got a doll
Neither Mel' is faithful Moll!
Idiot at Windsor soon
Underneath a royal moon? (No thanks!)
Criticising all insight
Emphasising "U.S. Might"!
Doll has nappy and a pin
In the artist's world "A WIN"
Babies in the world protest
"Trumpykins" is NOT the best!"
Hanging from Kamares Club
Of all life, this is the hub!
Photos taken, giggles too
Better p'rhaps in Pafos Zoo?
Darkest night, all hear a POP
High above Kamares "shop"
Was the culprit nappy pin?
'Damage Trump would be a sin! (Really?)
Was that culprit Rufus Bear?
Winking: "I would never dare!"
Smiling at "elastic wreck"
Johnny B' cries: "Flippin' Eck!"
Sanity to Cy' returning
For the perfect verse they're yearning
Far away from Windsor "ass"
Sipping Whisky from his glass! Yiamas! 22/12/2009 xx
MUSIC ALMOST KEEPS ME SANE!
P A F O S F O R M U S I C ! "DU HOLDE KUNST"
Arabella, piano playing
I can see her head is swaying
"Pafos Music Lovers" win
Music Making is no sin!
Music brings the world together
Brightens up the rainy weather (UK)
Pafos Zingers, local choir
Take away all stress and ire!
Louise is the Wedding Singer
'Doesn't need a church-bell ringer?
Any venue: happy times
Never short of pleasant rhymes!
Emba's former piano player
Now I am a fine soothsayer!!
Carols playing for Stage One?
Always found this lots of fun!
Amphitheatre "Dire Straits" playing
Even flags with music swaying
Hearing, please: "Sultans of Swing"
Muse of music soon takes wing!
Kenny Rogers, Dolly Parton
Not expected here in Marton? (Blackpool)
Pafos is the place to go
Time to get on with the show!
Chinese ev'ning, culture thriving
Styles of music A* reviving
Music to inspire the soul
HARMONY, it is our goal
Thank you, Andrew A*, you're winning
Audiences, always grinning
Swaying heads and tapping toes
Some conducting with their.... nose! *Andrew Oliver
"Du Holde Kunst" (Franz Schubert)
BREXIT ALARMS!
F R I E N D L Y B R I T A I N ?
Yorkie Idiot is grieving
Emigration threats 'receiving
"Don't like Brexit, Sling y'er hook!"
"We've got Nelson, Captain Cook!"
"Don't look foreign, White-ish only!"
Yorkie feeling rather lonely?
Cyprus for a real escape?
Donning silly Batman cape!
Rufus on my back, I'm grinning
Liking Europe is NOT sinning
Passing France and sunny Spain
Easing nasty Brexit pain!
Greece is sunny, Athens smiling
Kilometres, I'm not "mile-ing"
Over Troodos, heading south
Needing Leon near my mouth?
Pafos shore, see Seamans walking (Happy Wanderers)
Time to stop, some happy talking
Sparrow Ros is strolling too (HW too)
Here, perhaps the problems few?
Love the warmth, it isn't hailing!
Little giggles, never failing?
Whoops, a driver whizzing past
'Knew the peace would never last!
Lots of rubbish. "Help!", I'm calling
Toilet seat, it is appalling
Turning right, a sofa pass
Smiling is that Irish lass? (No poo-bags?)
Back in Blighty, Euro-passes
"They are just for stupid asses?" (Like myself)
Come on piano, softly play
Chopin eases windy day!
Yorkie Idiot is sleeping
Europe exit slowly creeping?
Swimming in the Irish Sea
Freezing..yet I'm feeling free! For Belle King,20/12/2019.
A PEACEFUL VILLAGE
S O N N E T T O T H E L E T R A
Theletra on a cloudless, sun-kissed day
The birds are singing as we're walking past
Fine view breath-taking, 'don't know what to say
Deserted village, gone most of the "cast"!
Proud church is watching, ruins do abound
We pass "Oak Cottage", precious summer house
The light is dazzling, 'cannot hear a sound
A whipsnake scurries, quiet as a mouse
Descending, orange groves and olive trees
Small butterflies and swallows in the sky
Two workmen smile, they're busy as the bees! (Really?)
We chat with Lagis, such a friendly guy
We view Theletra, always fav'rite place
The very thought, a smile comes to my face! Amen.
Updated: 18/12/2019. For all our friends xxxx
A F R I E N D L Y G U Y
G R A H A M O' !
Graham O'
'Miss him so
Panto Time, then.. "Ho! Ho! Ho!
Hairy Fairy, who's the best?..
One with sexy, swollen chest?
Emba Place
Really ace
Widest smile across my face
Dick is watching, he's on guard
Finding Peter, not too hard?
Piano man
Chopin fan
Hitting right notes when he can?
Sees the duo, giggles start
Graham really is "the part"!
Music plays
Head that sways
Timing, sir, it always pays
Lots of laughter, warms my heart
'Hoping that I know "My part"?
'Music buys
Hear my sighs...
I am playing, heart that cries!
Grateful I will always be
'Part of panto historee! (Spelling?)
Laughter wins
Head that spins
Thinking of those "Panto Twins"
Ugly sisters, they were not
Sexiness they've really got! (He! He! He!)
I'm in tears
Happy years
Standing on the Blackpool piers
Memories come flooding back
Rufus giggles in my sack!
Graham O'
He's Panto!
Walking 'round, but rather slow?
Sending hugs from Blackpool Town
Only smiling, never frown! 16/12/2019. Merry Christmas, Graham! xx Do you ever see Ray? xx
"HELLO DORA!"
S L E I G H T O P A F O S !
Thinking of Dear Cyprus Friends
Santa... warmest greetings sends...
Straight from Cleveleys, freezing place
Trip to Pafos... really ace!
Soon a sleigh and reindeer too
Over Blackpool Santa flew
'Join him, jumping on the back
Lots of presents in his sack
Zooming over Italee
Rufus, on a Christmas Tree!
B.T. and his "Frenchie Wife"... (Chantal)
Like to have a treavelling life!
Lots of friends are waiting there...
Pafos, time to stand and stare
Santa's Satnav.. on the blink
Landing Latchi,, "What y'er think?"
Rufus has a brand new friend
"Text I must to Dora send!"
Soon they're near to Venus Beach...
Largest Leon within reach
Santa is a boozy man
Has a Keo when he can
Needs a rest from present "drops"
Into pool he gently drops!
Rescue team is needed soon
Reindeer and that manic loon (Myself!)
Pull S' out; "Please sober up!"
Drinking now from coffee cup!
Harbour view, relaxing time
Poet needs to find his rhyme
Walkers there and lots of chat
Planning tracks, yes, "Just like that!"
Sharon, Enid, Jeanette too
Dora joins the walking crew
Two days later.. Koili walk
Happy faces, lively talk
Cleveleys seems so far away
Sunny, care-free Cyprus Day! Amen. For Dora P-P. 14/12/2019 xx
A W A R H E R O
THE PHOTO ON THE WALL (Sonnet)
I'm haunted by a photo on the wall
Fine soldier in a uniform looks down
I wondered: "Should I know this man at all?"
So handsome in his uniform of brown
Tchaikowsky playing, ballet music soothes
Dear Evelyn counting, melodies inspire
A Chopin Prelude my poor heart it moves
Her hero, Ludwig, really "lights our fire"!
The years have passed, return to Eccleshill (Bradford)
Dear Evelyn dying,talks about her life
'Was married 'fore World War, I feel a chill
She taught her music, 'was a lonely wife
Man perished far from piano lesson room
This photo now adorns Dear Evelyn's tomb... R.I.P., A dear lady xxx
Updates: 13/12/2019. xxx A sad memory. I am still playing after sixty years xxx
SLEEP SAFELY, TONY BENN... SADLY MISSED!
ARISE TONY BENN !
"What y'er thinking, Tony Benn?"
Always was the best of men
Viewing Britain in a mess
From the "clouds" so bad, 'confess!
Looking at the greenest grove
Not one sight of Michael Gove!
Birds are tweeting, close my eyes
Up into those peaceful skies!
Just forget the warring gulls...
Brexit at my heart's strings pulls
Just forget those litter louts
And those awful trade deal doubts!
'Used to write to Tony B'
Comments always set me free
Sailing on a swaying boat....
Brings a lump to poet's throat!
Not a European he
High atop my "left-wing tree"
'Hated all foul wars and strife
Happy always with his wife!
Looking down on Anchorsholme (Lancashire)
"Are you seeing cap or comb?"
Rather hearing mobile phone?
Is that man an O2 clone??
Any better Pafos Beach? (No litter?)
Leon Beer is within reach
"All inclusive, our hotel"....
Gives tavernas living hell!
Sleep on safely, Tony Benn
Join you one day, don't know when! (Not just yet!)
Far from Brexit world of strife
Arm-in arm with special wife! Updated, 11/12/2019. xxxx
Brings a lump to poet's throat!
T H E A T R E T I M E
T H E U G L I E S' R E V E N G E (S O N N E T)
It's Panto Time and Emba is the place
The Uglies plan revenge, we cannot wait!
A welcome from Dear Dick, a smiling face
With Andrew by my side, it is my fate!
To Hardupp Hall, this house is "Stoneybroke"
A Wicked Witch is waiting in her lair
Dandini wants to "fly", a smashing bloke
And cross those ugly sisters if you dare!
The action swift, young dancers are superb
Retirement Home, where all good fairies live
All evil deeds our Heralds soon will curb! (Really?)
"The Brighter Side of Life" Godmother give'!
Great Thanks to Doug, a treat it's been for all
We leave all saying: "We have had a ball!" 06/12/2019
"H E L L O S A N T A !"
S A N T A B A B Y !
Santa's dangling from a chimney
Sun is shining... Paralimni
Skipton, snow is falling down
Tala Village, not one frown!
Santa's back is really aching
Paracetamol he's taking
Tala, Santa has a beer
Soon he's beaming ear-to-ear!
Frosty, Rudolf's hooves are slipping
"Jack" at Santa's nose is nipping!
Suncream for Dear Santa Cy'
Gosh, he is a lucky guy!
Santa, gloves and woollies wearing
'Slips, 'detect a little swearing!
Cyprus S' lies on the beach
Largest Brandy within reach!
Parcels falling, bumpy landing
Burglar... not so understanding?
'Thinks it's time to emigrate
Tired of his "Wintry Fate"!
Santa Cy', a big smile wearing
He, of course, is really caring!
Keo, Leon... for all dads
Only Goods, not many Bads!
Cleveleys' Santa.....airport..... leaving!
'Guess he's not for U.K. grieving? (Who is?)
'Got some Whisky, Santa Cy'
Now he is a pop'lar guy!
On the beach two "Santaholics"
Surfing, swimming, many "frolics"
Lots of snoring, sweetest dreams
Climbing chimneys better seems? Have another Leon! 06/12/2019.
MISSING CYPRUS ALREADY!
'B Y E 'B Y E, P I N K I E !
Missing Cyprus, shed a tear
Melts into my Leon beer
Peter, Marg'ret, time has gone
Singing sad and doleful song!
All those walks we're going to miss
Blow Dear Pafos final kiss
Faros Lighthouse bows its head
From fine "seat" beside the Med'
No more Enid, Sharon, Hal! (Harry)
'Going to miss Dear Andrew Pal!
Monday walks with lots of fun
Underneath December sun!
Smiling faces, lovely chat
Anecdotes of this and that
Emba Theatre, Panto Time
Searching for a fitting rhyme!
Choulou for a special walk
And a bit of "leftie-talk"! (Never, David!)
Fine Lemona, Iron Bridge
Toilet and abandoned fridge ! (This is Cyprus?)
Peyia, Pinkie's "palace" too
Problems here are really few!
Whisky in my crystal glass
"Yiamas" to that Yorkshire lass!
Oh those drivers, whizzing past
'Wondered if my nerves would last!
Lorry drivers, phone in hand...
Lead me to the promised land!
Missing me, that litter man?
Picking ev'ry cup and can
Plastic floating in the sea
KFC to set us free? (HELP!)
How to cope, no Jumbo "shop"....
Swiftly past I skip and hop!
Harbour view, a setting sun
Cyprus has been lots of fun!
Leaving Cyprus, we'll be back!
Rufus, B.T., in my sack
'Got a lot more walks to do...
With Dear Sharon and her "crew"! For Margarte Lightly, with thanks.
05/12/2019. xxxx
NOVEMBER SWIMMING!
T A K E T H E P L U N G E !
Pafos sun, they're swimming in the "ocean"
The Faros lighthouse watching, guards the coast
Wife is swimming: poetry in motion
I raise my glass, Dear Neptune I do toast
The sea it glistens, waves they hit the shore
A twit is passing, phone pressed to his ear (Not in the sea!)
Fine beach-front houses, who could wish for more?
The swimming done, I settle for a beer!
November, so relaxed, we start to walk
Two joggers pass, they're training for a race
Hear bird song and some tourists start to talk
Our spirits raised, see smiles on ev'ry face!
It's paradise, with man and nature one
Beneath a warming Autumn Pafos sun. We will miss this: 01/12/2109.
A FAVOURITE PAFOS RESTAURANT
L A O N A, A H I D D E N G E M
Aladdin's Cave
Come on inside
Laona King
Ktima's pride
Koulla and Chris
Hostess and host
Calm atmosphere
This place the most!
Aroma fine
It draws us in
To miss this gem
Would be a sin!
Terrace to greet
Order your drink
Leon for me
Served 'fore your blink!
No hurry here
Just take your time
To walk straight past
Would be a crime!
Hidden delight
Treasure of food
Cypriot dish'
Improves your mood
Hearty the stews
Black-eyed the beans
Succulent fish
Meats are so lean
Home cooking here
Fine village wine
Heightens the sense'
Flavours divine
All recommend
Laona place
First class the food
It's really ace Updated from April 2009! (29/11/2019)
C'EST LA VIE!
T H I S A N D T H A T !
Sofa Time
Poet's Rhyme
Dumping sofas, it's a crime!
Lovely place for local cats
Drivers racing, 'drives me bats!
Letymbou
Two by Two
Walking with "Dear Sharon's Crew"
Enis dressed in sparkling blue
Sprightly steps she's taking too!
Motor Bike
Irish like?
Photos taken by Dear Mike
Twin exhausts, my earplugs on
Humming quiet Schubert song!
Naughty Stream
Waters gleam
Wobbly walkers, not our dream?
Lots of stones to help us cross
Sharon watching, she's the boss!
Wondrous view
Bird song too
'Got to say it: "Problems few!"
Heading for that Iron Bridge
In the distance, see a fridge!
Valley, Hill....
Walking's thrill
Heart with gladness this does fill!
Happy faces, we are back
Smart remarks?.. There is no lack!
Sofa's Gone!
Vict'ry Song?
I am wond'ring, for how long?
Never mind, it's Mattress Time...
Two await us, It's No Crime!.... 26/11/2019 xxxx
LONG LIVE DEAR JUMBO'S!
I W O U L D R A T H E R W A L K !
Christmas in November
"Hark The Heralds" sing
Swimming in the ocean?
Seems a dodgy thing!
"Jumbo's".. I'm avoiding
Lots of "Christmas Crap"
Thousand singing Santas
Give them all a ZAP! (Scrooge?)
Ev'rything is perfect
Special mistletoe
Trees of diff'rent sizes
I yell: "Ho! Ho! Ho!"
Reindeer is arriving
Near to harbour side
Presents for the children
I just want to hide!
'Love the "Jumbo Music"
"Silent is the Night" (NO)
Elton then a "Whammie" (Wham)
Giving me a fright!
Countryside I'm walking
Only bird song 'hear
Droushia keeps me smiling..
And the thought of beer?
Chatting so relaxing
Lots of special friends
Sharon's busy smiling
With it all stress ends!
Christmas in November?
Just go for a walk!
Monday to Letymbou
Lots more friendly talk! 24/11/2019. For Sharon Espin xxxx
FAIRY TIME
T H E N A U G H T Y F A I R Y
I'm Fairy on the Christmas Tree
And squirming, writhing, need a wee
Restrictive is this frilly dress
When, suddenly, I'm in a mess!
I feel a trickle on my thigh
No time to scream, and wonder why
Old Fuzzy Whiskers starts to moan
His beard is soaked, he's on the phone!....
To Lapland, where the toys are made
Adjusting trusty hearing-aid
Oh, Blast, Dear Rudoph's nose is damp
Soon panic speading in the camp!
What can I do, short-circuit light?
Dear Tinkerbell with Barbie fights
The children standing in the queue
Look at the tree and wonder who....
Has caused commotion, rowing toys
Would never do for girls and boys...
To have their Fairy Grotto spoiled
This system too is so "well-oiled"!
Then Peter Pan to rescue came
The little man of world-wide fame
He snatched old Fuzzy's whiskers off
And proffered them to me, with 'cough!
My knickers plugged, the smile returned
P.P. his Brownie Points has earned
The tree now dry, normalitee
Is glowing 'round the Christmas Tree
And Santa Clause, more babies kiss,
The one with runny nose he miss'!
I yawn again and view the clock
Not even bloody twelve o'clock!!
'Resign, and steering Star Wars' plane
"This boring job "drives one insane!"
I land on Agios Georgios Beach
With all dear children out of reach!!
A glass of Leon in my hand
A palm tree swaying, sunshine and...
Retirement suits my nature see.....
And all because of fateful WEE! For Margaret Lightly xx
21/11/2019..... "BEWARE!" xxxx
W H O ' S T H E C L O W N ?
C L O W N S
Where's the place to find a clown?
Could it be in Pafos Town?
House of Commons, Number Ten
What do you think, Tony Benn?
Gulls are warring, wake me up!
Sipping from my Whisky "cup"
Chick is squealing, Happy days!
Feed them bread, it NEVER pays!
Litter Picking, "Lucozade"
Glass is full of "lemonade"
I'm the clown, it's "toilet stuff"
"Wee-Wee Time", a bit of rough!!
What a race, this Tour de France
All our lives it does enhance
Cycling when it's really hot
Who's the clown and who is not?
Sipping at a Leon Beer
Soon I'm beaming ear-to-ear!
Let's forget that "Brexit Fun"!
Clowns now resting in the sun?
In the garden, picking weeds
Still Dear Gordon pigeons feeds (A neighbour)
Young guy passing throws a can
"Pick it up!", no litter fan?
Watching Tommy Cooper Clown
Only smiles, 'can't see one frown!
Kenneth Dodd with Diddy Men
'Giving him a "Magic Ten!"
Boris Johnson, Reecy-Mogg
Looking at their Brexit Log
Keep their millions off-shore
As they glass of "Champers" pour!
Where's the place to find a clown?
Drink another Leon down
P'rhaps it's me, I cannot sleep
From the cliffs of Dover leap! "Au Secours!" 17/11/2019 xxxx
THOSE LOVELY BEARS!
P R O T E C T Y O U R B E A R S !
What is that upon your head?
Is it p'rhaps from "Heaven-fed"?
An antenna linked to "Sky"?
Seagull poops right in my eye!
Moosey giggles: "Naughty gull!"
Life in Cleveleys, rarely dull!
In that shop for Easterleigh
"Aunty Jean will set us free!" (Charity shop)
Hetty views "abandoned bears" (In the shop)
"These are not unwanted wares!"
Het' and Moose device a pact
'Call it "Bear Protection Act"
Parliament discuss' their bill
Cruelty to bears is NIL!
Rufus leads the "CRY FOR CARE"
Only hugs for ev'ry bear!
Moosey forms a new brass band
Finest in Dear "LaLaLand" (UK, of course!)
Sooty, Sweep and Sue's there too
On the oboe.... it's Baloo!
Invitation to "Stage One" (Emba)
Moosey's band brings lots of fun
"Stead of Boring Piano Man" (Myself)
Time to be orchestral fan!
Great ovation, Moosey bows
Even have some singing cows
B.T. ukulele plays
"Better than those Panto Days!" (Really?)
Back in Blighty, band on tour
Ev'ry audience shouts for MORE!
Moosey's antlers glowing hot
"Just charisma, what I've got!" (A modest moose?) 16/11/2019.
C H R I S T M A S I S C O M I N G !
MEMORIES OF CHRISTMAS PAST !
Oh, Christmas Tree! Oh, Christmas Tree!
You mean so very much to me
Recall so many happy hours
Receiving gifts and building towers
A smile comes to my heart!
Of singing carols, playing cards
Grandfather smiles and Christmas bards (Myself?)
Of plaing piano, bold brass band
Of giving kisses, holding hand!
It brightens up my heart!
The tele's on, Morecambe and Wise
'Hear sister's laughter, warm mince pies
And squeals of joy and mistletoe
With cakes and fancies in a row
A joy comes to my heart!
As father, playing Santa Claus
A wondrous, joyful, happy cause
For son, a bike in loft is hidden
For daughter, doll, with love is given
Oh, how it moves my heart!
"Pass down the trike, be careful there!"
Selection box and Teddy Bear
There's Lego bright and picture books
They're bound to colour children's looks
Oh, Happy Beating Heart!
To those out there, we send our love
The warmth of hearths, a turtle dove
Embrace your kin and enjoy living
And help the poor, big hugs we're giving
You Constant, Caring Heart.... Updated, 15/11/2019. xxxx
THIS IS CYPRUS!
A D V I C E T O A L L E X - P A T S !
Keep all snakes out of the house
"Only looking for a mouse!" (Talking snake?)
Giant spider on your bed
All of these by "Heaven" bred?
Lizard on the window-sill
Time to down a calming pill?
Have a Leon, Brandy Cy'
Underneath a Pafos sky!
Nutcase on a one-way street
Time to have your Whisky neat?
Wrong way 'round a roundabout
Give this idiot a clout!
Sofa left across a path
Just ignore it, have a laugh!
Here "No Smoking", start to choke
Strangle lawless Tala bloke!
Scooter driving... on the right?
Snake to give his rear a bite?
Seat-belts dangling in a car?
Left their brains home in a jar?
Colander on biker's head (Helmet?)
Think his lights perhaps are dead?
Grandson holding torch instead
Really dark, "You'll soon be dead!" (In Emba!)
(Any Better In The Uk?)
Hang a poo-bag from a tree
Fill a bottle full of wee
Scratch-cards, packets on the street
Racing drivers always meet!
Alleyways the place to tip
Put you rubbish... In A Skip!
Tolerance and learn to smile
Play piano for a while
Swimming in your Pafos pool
Raining here, now who's the fool? Take your pick! 11/11/2019.
For all ex-pats! xxxx
I FELT THE PRESENCE OF MY DEARLY LOVED GRANDAD!
V I S I T E D B Y A S P I R I T (EVEN AFTER 32 YEARS)
Listen to the silence
Let its peace pervade
Feel its healing fingers
Calming serenade
Look into the darkness
Spectres of the past
Sensing loving presence
Hoping it will last!
Now he's moving near me
Shivers down my spine
Reaches out to touch me
Warms me like mulled wine
Feeling calming spirit
Miss his presence so
Loving mem'ries with it
Smiling, caring Joe. Grandad died 22.02.1987. 09.11.2019.
It is my grandson's birthday today. Happy Birthday, Josh! xxxx
S T I L L V E R Y F I T?
G R O W I N G O L D E R ?
Growing Older, wrinkles wider
Looking like a hairy spider?
Wearing glasses just to see?
Late at night, another wee?
Climbing stairs and soon hear wheezing?
Coughing well and mighty sneezing
Aching back and balding head
Snoring loudly when in bed
"Things in our days were much better!"
"Hate the weather, so much wetter!"
Modern music to despise
Feeling that you're very wise?
Shouting at the racing drivers
Calling all the "youngsters" skivers?
Wishing for a bit of peace
From the stress of life release!
Adverts 'awful on the tele
Shocked at growing, saggy belly?
Noises only to annoy
Sipping Gin, a single joy!
Go to bed, but just for sleeping?
At some greying hair you're peeping
Snipping all the white bits out
Moustache disappears, no doubt!
Walking, soon the legs are aching
After meals, great noises making?
Squinting at a menu small
Saying that you once were tall?
Growing Older, teeth need filling
Coffee on the floor you're spilling
Sunshine never, icy rain
Take a tablet, ease the pain! 06/11/2019. For myself and Colin Glover xx
DEAR STAGE ONE
T H E A T R E D A Y S
Thinking of those Theatre Days
Music swings and head that sways
Peter, Paul, that "Emba Crew"
Humour lots, with problems few!
Lesley Arnold, Greavey G'
High atop the "Thespian Tree"
Annie Mac', a fairy's wand
After years, of this so fond!
Hairy Fairy, Tommy C'
Dancing too with Louise V'
Judy with Dear Andy Fox
Cathy A' with "curly locks"!
Many though, have been and gone
Ian M' would "ding his gong" (Young Morson!)
"Please don't give your name, Dear Pike!"
Ghost of Jones is on a bike!
Driving to that Emba place
Smile was always on my face
Down a Whisky, chat with Trish (No longer with us!)
'Catered for our ev'ry wish!
Dick is working on the set (Mr. Taylor!)
Then rehearsal, fun, I bet!
Peter in a "Heroes" role
Entertainment is his goal!
Leaving for that final time
'Hope I find the perfect rhyme?
Memories, I know, don't fade
Lots of super friends I've made
Piano silent, laughter gone
"Bright side" was Dear Lesley's song
'Hope to see you all quite soon
Underneath a Pafos moon! Amen xx Updated 04/11/2019.
S A D T I M E S D R I V I N G M E C R A Z Y !
L O S I N G M Y M I N D !
Going barmy!
Join the army (Not likeley?)
Rather meet a fierce psunami?
Shooting Corbyn, going mad (Not likely?)
In the end, I'm really sad!
Going loopy!
Always "poopy"? (My age?)
Growing older, "parts" are droopy!
Always blame the veggie food
England, 'need to cheer my mood? (Rugby?)
Going crazy!
Future "hazy"
Government was led by "Daisy" (May)
"We will mange, Reesy-Mogg"......
Leads us through the Brexit fog?
Going "Barking"! (Mad)
No "Malarking"
Words of Bo Jo, mind is "darking"
On the sofa, head will spin
Leaving Europe, Never Win!
Going crackers!
Billion "smackers"
High inflation soon will whack us!
Paying more for ev'rything
Screaming loudly: "Ding-a-Ling"!
Going bonkers!
UKIP plonkers
Queueing lorries, Dover "honkers"
Trading with the planet Mars
Hoarding lots of tins and jars!
Going missing
Passport kissing (Euro passport)
Hollow cheers, I'm "Brexit-Hissing"
Shaking hands with Euro friends
Tolerance, U.K., just ends!
Going nutty
Eating putty.... (What?)
I'm with Pete, we're watching footy! (Coral Bay)
Glass of Leon, soon I'm sane
Easing all that Brexit pain.... Amen. xxxx 02.11.2019.
MOOSEY BOY HAS A DEAR HEDGEHOG FRIEND !
D E A R H E D G E H O G D A Y S
Hetty, riding on a bike?
Rufus shouting: "What y'er like?"
"Do you know the Highway Code?"
Hedgehog on an open road
Skateboard down a Cyprus Hill
Hetty likes all things to thrill!
Sipping at a Leon Beer
Hedgehogs boozing... rather queer?
Troodos Mountains, Hett' on skis
"I don't have D's aching knees!" (Myself!)
"Like that cheeky Moosey Boy..
Always play it shy and coy!"
On a tandem, H' and B' (Moosey Boy)
One-way street, laugh: "He! He! He!"
"Cypriots don't indicate
Driving there, accept your fate!"
Now, they're on a zip-line, Help!
Listen to Old Moosey Yelp!
Landing by the "Olive Tree" (A lovely taverna)
"Not much chance of beer for free?"
Later, donning roller boots
From the local... lots of hoots
"Don't disturb Dear Tala Square..
Who's that watching...Rufus Bear?
Chaos, landing in a heap
"Koili Hill, it's "Lovers' Leap"
"Take it steady, Hetty Girl!"
Moosey's brain is in a whirl
Roses, with engagement ring
"Halleluia, love takes wing!
Moosey on his keyboard plays
Dreaming of "Dear Hedgehog Days"! 31/10/2019.. Well it is Hallowe'en!
T H A T T A L E N T E D M O O S E !
A B U D D I N G G E N I U S !
Moosey Boy is at the keys
Playing Chopin and, with ease!
Waltzes and with lots of style
Fine mazurkas in his "file"
Manager is what he needs
Piano World in Cyprus leads?
Choose a venue: "Kammy Club" (Kamares Village)
Amphitheatre, "Village Pub" (Kissonerga?)
Practising, yes, twice a day
All through life, 'just wants to play!
With his Dear Friend, Hetty Hog
Making sunshine from life's fog! (Battles Brexit!)
'Gets some tips from Mrs. Mills
She provided "lots of thrills"!
'Learning "Dilly Dally" tune
Underneath a Pafos Moon!
"Collosseum" booked today ("Yes, Andrew!")
There is where A.O. would play!
Wearing an outrageous wig
Elton too is at this "gig"
Music Lovers sing his praise
Funds for "Paphiakos" raise'
Single now is in the charts
Pafos mag' supports all arts!
"Yellow Road" and "Your Song" too
"Rocket Man", as off he flew
Now he's on a worldwide tour
Can you hear his spirits soar!
Talented this sexy moose
Dangerous he's "on the loose"
Charming every one he meets
With his trills and keyboard "treats"
Moosey Boy is Number One
Underneath the Cyprus sun! 30/10/2019 For Andrew Oliver xx
F R I E N D S L O V E O U R T O W E R B A L L R O O M !
T H E T O W E R B A L L R O O M.
Wonderful Ballroom
Gilded and pearl
Cherubs are watching
Cool dancing girl!
Wurlitzer organ
Enchants my ear
Chandeliers gleaming
Sipping cool beer
Balcony gilded
Handel peers down
Mozart, Beethoven
Long evening gown
Naples the backdrop
Volcano, shore
Back to Sorrento
"Je t'aime, 't'adore!
Floating the dancers
Rising and fall
Twinkling the lanterns
"Come to the ball!"
Tango and fox-trot
Quick-step and jive
"Waltzing Mathilda"
"Staying Alive"
Gallery viewing
Peter Pan fly
Magic Aladdin
Genie will sigh!
Spirits are soaring
Coloured ballons
Leads to a quickstep
Lively the tunes!
Ornate the carvings
Nymphs, shepherds too
Devil is watching
Garlands of blue
Pale is the skylight
Balustrade view
Bar is now busy
Tourists must queue!
"Affected" dancers
Wagner impressed?
Beethoven frowning
Chopin.... the best?
"Strictly" arriving
Claudia, Tess
Keep on the dancing
Stunning 'confess!
"Listed" this ballroom
Wonderful, proud
Preserve forever
Say this out loud! Updated 28/10/2019, for Paul Galley xxxx
"H O W D I D W E D O ? (THE SIGN ON THE REAR OF A LORRY)
D R I V I N G I S D I V I N E !
"How did we do?"
'Haven't a clue?"
Driver's a nutter
Air is soon blue!
Stopping and go
To-ing and fro
Wow... Someone indicates!
Confidence grow'?
Wind and the rain
Driving's a pain
Nice when you splash me?
Fun down the drain!
"Incident" sign
Speeding is fine
Brake at last moment
Driving's Divine!
Stuck in a queue
Since half past two
Rain is still falling
"How did we do?"
Screech and a smash
Bumper... a bash
Driver was phoning
Give him a lash! (Cat o' nine tails?)
Ten miles per hour
Mercedes' power
Quicker when cycling?
Wilting my flower!
"How did we do?"
I wonder who?...
Drove whilst was texting
Life is a poo! I would rather WALK! 27/10.2019 XXX
W E U S E D T O R E A D !
A N Y R E A D I N G F O L K ? (Sonnet)
Remeber when we used to read a book?..
And trains were full of lots of Reading Folk?
Ignore you children, don't give them a look!
They've got a tablet too, it's just a joke!
Let's have a meal and give the phone a rest
Perhaps the dog might use it whilst you eat?
"Let's give a dog a phone!", I do not jest!
Dear Fido texting, sitting at your feet!
But not Dear Sooty, he prefers to read
And Sweep is still an avid Dickens' fan
"I'm never phoning, when it's time to eat!"
A book, a deck chair... "Perhaps I'll get a tan?
All Hail, you magic mobiles, no one speaks
Behold, the birds have phones too at their beaks! Amen! 25/10/2019.
An American Guitar King Had His Birthday In May!
H A P P Y B I R T H D A Y, E N G L A N D !
Buffalo the place to go
May, perhaps there'll be no snow?
Celebrations, Guitar King
"Happy Birthday", we all sing
Warmest greetings, Blackpool friend
Tower bows, good wishes send'
Stars and Stripes for Guitar Man
David is a music fan!
Buffalo, Lake Erie waves
For some guitar music 'craves
Master, standing on the shore
Music soothes you, that's for sure!
'Got his Stenson, Cowboy boots
Checking out some UK routes
"Like to play on Blackpool pier?
All of Lancashire will cheer!"
'Jumps into a magic car
Penny too, they'll travel far (Doggie too!)
High into the heavens blue
'Got his guitar with him too!
'Cross Atlantic, ships below
Really swift, the boats are slow
Lands upon the Blackpool Tower
Can you feel that US Power?
Tuning up with Keyboard Dave (Myself!)
On the top, now aren't they brave?
Elton John they start to play
On this very special day!
"Daniel" and "Your Song" next
Bob, of course, will know the text
"Rocket Man" and many more
Very soon our spirits soar!
Bob is smiling, local news
Guitar King all viwers choose
Raise a glass to US Star (A Guinness!)
In his super, magic car! "Cheers, Bob!" May 2019 xxxx
H E L P A L L C A T S !
C A T S I N H A T S ! (In memory of a friend)
Cats! Cats
Wearing hats?
Passing, give them strokes and pats
Nature's creatures, give them hugs
All of this at heart strings pulls!
Puss! Puss!
What's the fuss?
Tiddles loving, close to us!
Monast'ry, a special place (Pafos)
Raising funds is really ace!
Paul! Paul! (R.I.P.)
'Loved them all!
Perfect partner, all recall
Raising funds, Make Peter smile....
Think of felines for a while!
Man! Man!
Nature fan
Helping "felines" when he can
Paphiakos, caring , true
Underneath those skies of blue!
Pang! Pang!
Hilltop "Gang" (Hilltop Gardens)
She has died, our hearts go Bang!
Sending greetings, falling tears
How we've loved her through the years!
Cats! Cats!
Some in hats
On our sofas, beds and mats
Please support the Pafos cause
Thanks from all those pets with paws!
For Paul M, written earlier this year. 23/10/2019.
CHRISTMAS IN OCTOBER? Just look in the shops!
C H R I S T M A S I N O C T O B E R !
Christmas in October
Hallowe'en not here
Santa, far from Dover
Sipping Leon Beer?
Barmy are the shoppers
Chasing "Bargain Toys"
Presents all are "Whoppers"!
Happy girls and boys?
Thousands they are spending (£s and Euros)
Credit cards are hot
Really costly spending
Lots of debt soon got?
'Bought a Dancing Santa
An electric deer (Rudolf?)
And a crate of Fanta
Lots of Keo Beer? (Pafos?)
Homeless guy not buying
Huddled in a sheet
Christmas thoughts?...He's crying
Just got frozen feet!
Christmas pies are ready
"Six-pack, get two free"
And a "Santa Teddy"?
High a-top a tree!
Six weeks till December
Freezer full of meat? (Not me!)
Aunty Jean... remember..
Slippers for her feet!
Window full of fairies
Holly, mistletoe
Cream from local dairies
Christmas cake, loved so?
Kids are "Trick and Treating"
Give them loads of sweets
Plus some "Christmas Greeting"
All from Trump, by Tweets!
What's the special meaning?
'Got the "God of Toys"
No religious leaning?
For those girls and boys!
Christmas.... far too early?
Booking Summer hols'?
'Want to buy for Shirley?
Pretty Easter Dolls! It's a commercial world! 22/10/2019 xxxx
S T O R M A N D C A L M !
My mind is in a "Brexit Storm!
S T O R M A N D C A L M (Dozing in Pafos)
Angry skies, palm trees blowing
Children's swing, to-and-fro-ing
Setting sun, then falling rain....
Hurt my mind and cause me pain
Dark'ning heavens,twilight glow
Swaying branches, leaves that blow
Staring clouds and beck'ning light
Thoughts to Egypt overnight!
'Think of pyramid and tomb
Desert sands and buried room
Hidden treasures, Pharaoh's curse
Wooden boat as King's own hearse
Head is filled with Nature's sights
Scorpion and snake's swift bite
Thunder brings me bach to earth
Raging sea and crashing surf
Lightning seen in distant sky
Clears my head and opens eye
Heart now still and peaceful, calm
Natures heals and never harm' Is it ever stormy in Cyprus? 21/10/2019.
After the Brexit farce, I am reminded of a dentist, struck off for dangerous dentistry: defintely manic!
A N I G H T M A R E
Yawning, scratching, sniffing too
Eyes to televison glue!
Children whisper, waiting fate
Run out 'fore it is too late!
Arms now folded, gentle fart (Sorry, nervous!)
Put the victims in a cart..
Drill is ready, needle..Aim!
Make the cavity quite "lame"
Hans a-quiver, missed and "Hell"!
Sound the giant panic bell
Blood is spurting.. What a mess
"Little accident 'confess?
Staunch the bleeding with a bung
'Fore the requiem is sung
Blood upon the floor, great pool
Trouble for this hapless fool!
Screaming helpers, others flee
Finding refuge up a tree?
Watch the gory, bloody sight
Give the customers a fright!
"Who is next?", my hands they shake
Grab me with a garden rake?
Tie me down, stick needles in
Sign the cheque, all dentists win!
Evil chuckle, "pull" all teeth
Panic too, beyond belief
"Anaesthetic", what is that?
Hit this squealer with a bat!
Clients all sit now and grin
Empty mouths, "No one can win!"
"Crowns I'll fit for for thousand pound'
Suffer there without a sound!"
Paddy panics, "Justice, please!"
Dentist by the throat he seize'
'Takes some pliers, pulling's done...
He's enjoyed "his bit of fun"!
Dentist speechless, bloody sight
Gives old ladies dreadful fright
Drills and needles laid to rest
Dentist, never more a pest! A real nightmare from 2013 xxxx
M U S I C F O R A N D R E W I N P A P H O S
Andrew is a busy bee in Paphos... The maestro leads!
V I V E L A M U S I Q U E !
Music Lovers, Maestro leading
Thirst for music "A" is "feeding"
Guitars or a tenor voice
Music Wins, Let's all rejoice!
Chopin waltz, a fine mazurka
Rufus listens, silent lurker!
Schumann, Schubert, Impromptu
Andrew likes his Dvorak too!
Britten playing, "Persons Guiding"
Wagner with "Walkuere" riding
Gerschwin, play your Rhapsodee
Coepalnd's Fanfare sets us free!
Mozart's flute is really magic
Brahms, his overture is tragic
Johann Strauss, great waltzes play
Now all heads begin to sway
Mendellsohn, gondola sailing ("Songs Without Words!!)
"Requiem", we're "weep-and-wailing"
Grieg's piano soothes my souls
Entertainment Andrew's goal!
"Paphos Zingers", lots of crooning
As for me, I'm "Clair-de-Lune-ing"
Maurice R', "Bolero", skate?
Torville, Dean, it was their fate!
Take your pick, the "tunes" are flowing
To all concerts folk are going
Some prefer a Beatles' song
Rolling Stones, you can't go wrong!
Music Wins, Beethoven praising
Voices to E.U. we're raising (No backs turned!)
Harmony again I quote
Ending on a Joyous Note. 14/08/2019, for Andrew Oliver xxxx
I have been in contact with my Happy Wanderers' friends about Maniac Walks.
I walked with the "Monday Maniacs" for two years from 2003. This poem refers to my last walk with these athletes!
T H O S E M A N I A C W A L K S
Maniacs, they're "power walking"
"Ain't got time for idle talking!"
Steaming up the steepest slope
For this "poet", not much hope!
"Don't have time for eat or drinking!"
Pretty boring, I am thinking
Time to stop, enjoy the view?
Stopping places, really few!
Friends he says: "Dear Nature calling!"
To the back he's slowly "falling"
Quick appointmet "with a bush"
"Come on, Tony, time to rush!"
Twenty K' in three short hou-rs
Draining are my walking powers
Aching knees, my legs are sore
Love this "racing".. more and more?
Jays are flying.."'Like to stop, guys?"
"Keep it going!", heaving loud sighs
Shooting from a hunting twit
This, I do not like one bit!
"Comfort Stop", but no one's waiting
"Just be quick!", there's no debating
Group goes left, staright on for me
Am I lost, or am I free?
Georgie Bates detects my error
Tiring of this "Manic Terror"
Slowly find our lone way back
Give the Maniacs the sack!
Mondays... now are for exploring
Manic walks I am deploring
Koili Hill, enjoy the view
Problems now are really few! Tony R. and I resigned afiter this walk. xxxx
16/10/2019
Thinking of Cyprus, folks!
T H O S E G O L D E N Y E A R S
Those Golden Years have passed
We knew they couldn't last!
A peaceful walk up Koili Hill
With Happy Wand'rers' "cast"!
I'm thinking of those walks
And lovely German talks (Karin und Heinz)
To Amargeti, "Spring of Life"
With lots of secret "forks" (We know the paths!)
A warm and sunny day
Your birthday, month of May
See Karin smiling, Eileen too
We find a diff'rent way! (Another path?)
The singing of the birds
In mainly major thirds
A Cuckoo and and a passing Jay
A vulture, donkey herds
A walk to Salamiou
With Dougie, "Walking Crew"
No longer with us, heave a sigh
Fantastic is the view!
No Barb'ra Rich as well
Now silent is her "bell"
She loved the walks out Tsada-way
So many storeis tell!
And Georgie's walking too
He must be ninety-two! (1932!!, Mathematics!)
He's thinking of the "Keo-Run"
Beneath a sky of blue
To Heinz, I rasie a glass
And lovely "German lass" (Karin)
Those days I miss, such happy times
Yes, all good things must pass! From April of this year, 2019 xxxx
We heard a super guitar player in Central Blackpool, playing music, played by the "Shadows".
M U S I C M A K I N G (MEMORIES OF 1963)
Four lads playing
Brooms are swaying (No guitars!)
"We're the Shadows!", we are saying
Sixties' Person, "Let It Be!"
"Yesterday", we've got to see!
"Rolling-Stone-ing"
Dad is groaning
Ear-plugs, dad says he is "loaning"
'Rather listen.... Mrs. Mills?
He knows where to get his "Thrills"!
"Keep your Ringo!" ("Thank you, Grandad!"
Rather... Bingo
"Cannot stand the "Mersey Lingo"
Frank Sinatra, Acker Bilk
Frankie Vaughan with voice of silk!
Music Making!
Time I'm taking
Happy memories awaking
"Underneath The Arches" 'play
For my grandad, Happy Day!
"Grieg", I'm dreaming
So calm 'seeming
Brain with melodies is teeming
Piano playing, music slow
Off to Norway 'mind will go!
Harmonising
Views revising? (Your views?)
Charmed by music, not surprising?
Cilla Black or Johann Strauss
All is played in "Farthings' House"! (Care Home) Music is the international language. 14/10/2019 xxxx
Y O G A B E A R
We bought Yoga mats yesterday. Rufus is joining in! B.T. is a close friend (Baby Ted)
Y O G A B E A R
Rufus...doing Yoga
No, it's not a joke!
'Wears a sexy toga
Great, athletic "bloke"!
Mat today he's buying
Exrercise to win
Little Folk are sighing
Reaching for the... Gin!
Practising his rocking
Lying on his back
B.T. loudly mocking..
Humour.. there's no lack!
Cobra, B.T. frightened
Hiding under 'bed
Rufus so enlightened
Standing on his head!
Yoga Bear is stretching
Time to touch his toes
Pose is rather fetching?
He's the Poulton Rose! (Where he bought his mat)
Plank is really sturdy
Now he is "in cat"
Tweeting like a birdie
On his brand-new mat!
Hanging from the ceiling
B.T. stands and stares
'Got a tingly feeling
He's the best of bears!
Rufus, now relaxing
Lying on his mat
All of this he's "faxing"
Snoozing.... "Just like that!" 13/10/2019. "Well done, Rufus!" xx
"A Biscuit World".
THis poem was added to the Facebook site. I am, of course, the plum!
I T 'S A B I S C U I T W O R L D
"I'm as nutty as a fruit cake!"
Said the biscuit to the plum
"I'm a chocolate whole-wheat
You're all dark and glum!"
"Now, hold on, chocoholic...
I'm a piece of fruit
I'm all full of goodness
And what's more, I'm cute!"
"Children like their chocolate
'Buy it by the ton
You're just like a rainy day
I'm a day of sun!"
"You pull out the fillings
Dentists they you hate
Piling on the calories
Dreadful is their fate!" (Dreaded snack food!")
Biscuit's really raging
And begins to melt
Tricky situation
Joker he's been dealt!
Plum is laughing loudly
Hand then reaches out....
Gobbles down Poor Plummy
'Spits the hard stone out!
Biscuit, smiling broadly
Jumps back in the tin
Sleeping safe and soundly
Dreams about his win! Bullies always win, Mr. Johnson? 12/10/2019.
L O S T (A nightmare resolved, caused by Brexit adverts!)
Lost on an island
Sadness and tears
All thoughts are shipwrecked
Heightens my fears!
Feeling so lonely
Head full of cold
Everything blackened
Nothing is gold!
Trapped in an abyss
Cannot climb out
Starting to panic ("Don't panic! Don't panic!")
Cannot scream out!
'Feel I am drowning
Valley of tears
Futile my struggle (It really is Brexit!)
Desperate fears
Sky dark and threatens
Rain chills my breast
Water is rising
Reaches my chest!
Suddenly, near me
Kind face peeps down
Kisses my forehead
Melts away frown!
Guardian Angel?
And with a pull
Dragging me upwards
From this dark hull!
Gabriel Angel?
Head full of love
My Little Person
My turtle dove! 11/10/2019.
"International Bob Day"
My friend, Bob, lives in Buffalo, New York state.
Uncle Bob, just wave your wand
Of you we are growing fond
Playing guitar through the day
Always has good things to say!
Buffalo, he writes his songs
Righting all the New York wrongs
Never mention Donald Trump
'Like to give his hair a thump?
And he's international too
Head of "U.S.Music Crew"
With his music he inspires
Realy lights our "guitar fires"
Playing gently lakeside shore
Hugs he's getting, more and more
Music comes to English coast
Bob: "You really are the most!"
Rufus likes your coloured "gear"
He is grinning ear-to-ear
"Play us Beach Boys, Uncle B!"
Harmony will set us free!
See you on a Blackpool pier
All the tourists you would cheer
Dylan, Beatles, "melodees"
They are calming stormy seas!
Head is swaying, piano play
Bob and David on this day?
Tram is passing, people wave
For some peaceful music 'crave!
And to Bob, they raise a glass
"Worldy strife, it soon will pass!" (Mr. Trump!)
Hugs from Cleveleys for that man
Rufus is his greatest fan! Written in March for Bob xxxx
TO T H E S U N
A poem, written when we were living in Cyprus in December 2012.
On this cool, yet sunny day
Far from England, frosty shore
Contemplate sun's warming ray(s)
Ageing limbs cry out for more
Eve approaching, falling sun
Bathes the ocean with its light
Wagtails playing, having fun
Feast my eyes, a wondrous sight!
Like a glowing football, shine
Warm the pool with leaves so full (Help!)
England's rain, yet here still fine
Dusk falls fast, my heart strings pull
As the orb melts in the sea
Shadows falling on the pool
Add an air of mysteree
To this ev'ning calm, now cool
Final splash of colour bright
Sea extinguishes the flame
Sky it yields to ghostly night
Whispering Creator's name!
Sun... Return to warm my bones
Soothe me with your fingers' balm
Lead me to those peaceful zones
Far away from stress and harm!
Sip my Leon with my friends
Fine taverna, mirth and food
Sunshine here, it rarely ends
So relaxed, my Cyprus mood. xxxx 08.12.2012.
Poems will appear at least once every week. I love rhymes!
I have been writing poems since 1998. I aim to make readers smile and think about the world, without being too serious. Rhymes are really important. I like to use lots of different rhyme patterns. My name is David Arran xxxx
"WHERE THE HEART IS"
Heart's in Peyia!
Ev'ry day-ah!
Pete and Margaret
Show the way-ah!
Sun and walking
Happy talking
View is gorgeous
Left we're forking!
Koili Hill-ing
Really thrilling
Heart with joy is..
Quickly filling!
Harbour viewing
Fro-and-to-ing
Fine Halloumi
I am "chewing"
Leon drinking
Heaven 'thinking
Get another
'Fore I'm Blinking!
Heinz on Friday
'Was a fun day
Problems solving
'Miss Dear Friday!
Piano's playing
Head is swaying
Panto Time, I'm
Hip-Hooraying!
Tala-Squaring
Stand and staring
Widest smile I
Soon am wearing!
Time for leaving
Soon I'm grieving
In the power of
Cy' believing....Amen to Cyprus xx