sentimental thoughts
supported by the new hope
on new years evening

i sang for her life
all things bright and beautiful
teachings of the heart

three wise men are lost
not one gps at hand
still they search for Him

rising stars of gold
frankincense and myrrh declined
celebs get old too

spotting the wildlife
my nephews talent and gift
the cop car goes by

low fat high fibre
pondering the creation
of the toilet roll

i saw the knight there
as he wiped her face gently
i stifled a sob

still so attentive
committed long term care for
his beloved wife

fickle young bastards
missing the subtle stories
of a life well lived

elderly manners
stick to quick conversation
so not to bore them

it tickled me so
the rising of his spirit
that met all my needs

his golden soft hands
must have held some tender things
to look so youthful

through his ravaged face
i saw a courageous heart
of the young solder

disussing the cakes
plum duff wins over chocolate
one fart and its gone

annikas stories
fingerprints allowed inside
protective covers

huddled in the front
four girls carefully driven
speeding off to school

driving to darwin
dodging cigarette ashes
in the datsun ute

catalouge browsing
yearly pajama supply
before school started

dry season mornings
crumpets and vegemite toasts
breakfast table set

a round beginning
in a dark warm liquid space
protecting new life

the seed now secure
womans life changed for ever
nature plays her part

the red eye special
part of your birthday routine
passengers party

immortal droopy
sits int he corner today
dreaming of childhood

ordering new shoes
many tracings of footprints
on the servery

setting the table
for father christmas smoko
high on excitement

jack frost david jones
i thought they were real people
from the down south lands

back seat passengers
kim and simmone ride tightly
under canopy

coming up the stairs
laden with a sack of toys
on christmas morning

little green tea set
even today still wanted
because of the cart

glinting silver spokes
of the melvin star pushbike
walking round the yard

fear of the black cat
stopped the toes touching the floor
mums peaceful sleeping

dreaming of santa
sleeping boy in the tolley
at the shopping mall

frogs loud croaking
competing against neighbors
full of christmas cheer

running wild in fields
black flowers of depression
above grey cold skies