To My RSD Companion
Although this is not a poem it is something I wrote in 2010. I had a very bad workplace accident in 2009. One that changed life drastically and forever. I fell from about 11 feet onto 6x6 steel framing of a motorcoach. The fall shattered my left elbow, tore my shoulder up, degloved my left forearm and split my head open. I am quite frankly, very lucky to have survived. Upon recovering consciousness, I discovered that I had avoided being impaled by a 3 foot steel rod by about 1 inch. I had somehow landed with the rod between my chest and my axilla. Two inches to the right and I would not be here right now. As the healing process began the intense pain and abnormal swelling weren't subsiding and the injuries weren't healing in a normal fashion. About 6 months later I was diagnosed with a condition referred to as RSD (Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy). An extremely rare neurological condition that affects about 200 in 200,000 people suffering taumatic injury. There is no cure only management This condition has left me with constant intense burning pain 24/7 in my left side along with other neurological complications ... RSD is now manifesting itself in other areas of my body. I wrote this in defiance of the condition ... I will never allow this condition to change who I am and what I can become. If I have to live with this ... I will not let it control me ... I will remain in control ... It has made more appreciative of life and love ... for that I am thankful ...
In Flanders Fields
In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt
no ties
for a friend wanting to travel overseas........
O U T !!!!!
The lions roar out to you, but do you hear the roar or the feelings too. Just watch the softness that is within him. For he buries it down D E E P inside. It may be so D E E P it will hide. He is soft for you to see, but he likes th
Time
And off the cuff impression..
Present Prospering
I had this poem floating through my head for a long time before i wrote it down. Let me know what it makes you think of, or what you think it relates to. :)
THE STORIE of FAERIE GLADE
This is the very first poem I wrote about Faerie Glade, little did I know when I first posted it over 2 years ago, here, that it would spawn three more book length stories....I thought I would like to re-post it for you, I hope you enjoy reading this as much as I enjoyed writing it.... Andrew...xxx
What One Gives In Truth
Just a little reflection on what many may miss when looking at their lives
If Only
…grace was found in an eraser, That could scrub away the lead …love was found upon a canvas, White from an un-sketched hand …beauty was found in multitudes, That birthed paint across the land …happiness was found in a work, Of an art tha
LIFE
Days like this are hit and miss, but you know your life is bliss, you sit and wonder and begin to ponder, how did it end up like this, then you look at the sanity and vanity, of humanity and start to see, that all can be free like you and me, and sor
Tears Fire Wings Joy
This poem is in part inspired by a profound near death experience. I felt like a Bird of Fire going to a place of pure love, light and total acceptance. Each day is now a miracle. "Before enlightenment, chop wood carry water. After enlightenment, chop wood carry water."
Oh To Be A Poet
Ive been chatting to a wonderful woman that has inspired something inside me that ive always wanted to do but, I'm not very good and this is my 1st attempt at putting something for everyone to see.
Dear Angels
Dear Angels, Every evening as I'm lying here in bed, This tiny little prayer keeps running through my head. Angels, bless my mom and dad And bless my dear children And look out for my brothers and sister When things aren't looki
life is not a race slow down
Have you ever watched kids On a merry-go-round? Or listened to the rain Slapping on the ground? Ever followed a butterfly's erratic flight? Or gazed at the sun into the fading night? You better slow down. Don't dance so fast. Time is short. T
Decissions
The world plays games on you that put you behind from the beginning. You must decide when you get old enough to make a decisions on where you want to be in the world. Where do you fit in the society around you. Do you want to be high c
The Field
The corner ,its people ,its words ,its stories ,its intrigue......
My Friend
Let the wall down.
Serene Is The Heart...
Serene is the heart that yearns not for reward, Divine is the soul dedicated to the service of mankind, Music is sweetest when it comes from the depth of the heart, And tears the gloom of the mind apart, And diffuses the ecstasy that permeates he
Grace Has Taken Me Through!
This poem was previously published here, but it seems appropriate in view of the storm that threatens so many people.
From the Prophets of Old..The Future Foretold
World Headline news 1600 years in advance.
Random Thoughts
Dreams come in the infant state of a vision. It is through Vision that we come to discover our own passions. And through our passion, we are propelled to fulfillment.. Therefore, each life begins with our dreams, become a vision, then a passion, w
"Broken Wing"
Written during a difficult time in my life. The analogy is one I felt very appropo.
Fast Faster Flying
Met this couple at a share house on holidays...........they just blew me away for their zest for life ...........Road trains in Oz can be two maybe three semi trailers long......they encountered them while exploring the northwest coast of Oz via north queensland......
Wood Chopped, Water Carried
This poem is inspired by a transformative near death experience. I now can say with greater conviction, ‘each day above ground is a holiday.’
Leaders and Followers
Many are those that seek to lead or become leaders Long before they ever learn how to follow Determine if your leader is also a good follower A good follower will also make a good leader A river will never rise above it’s source And a leader ca
Acres of Diamonds
I wrote this poem about about the inspired natural, spiritual and romantic journey of this time in my life. The best is yet to come and I walk the journey with heart looking breathless as I travel. Life is grand! Robert
Looking
For this day is here again for this help in order to get a boyfriend. A relationship is what i want and what i need. I searched all over the world to see the man that is meant for me. I want someone special. A soul mate that loves me in e
Dreams of life
May your thoughts be of flowers May your dreams be of love May the stars twinkling down on us be your ever guiding love May you find hope in all your fear and fright May you find love that is only heard through the whispers of the nig
Life takes strength
It takes strength to be firm and it takes courage to be gentle. It takes strength to conquer and it takes courage to surrender. It takes strength to be certain and it takes courage to have doubt. It takes strength to fit in and it takes
smileing is infectious
Smiling is infectious, you catch it like the flu, When someone smiled at me today, I started smiling too. I passed around the corner and someone saw my grin When he smiled I realized I'd passed it on to him . I thought about tha
Birthday
Your birthday it is today. Your birthday is special in every way. Let you toast to GOD above HE is the one you love. Thank him for another year. Another day HE is the light in your way. Just light the candles and say thank you LORD for all
Who Am I
I wrote this during a period of soul searching a number of years ago ... I think we all have to reflect about ourselves, who we are, where we're going ... we need to be thankful for what we are not what we have ... peace to all
Snake Oil
Men of old speak of streets of gold and thus the simple are sold going forth where they are told because fortune favors the bold
Are We Really Blind
Just some more soul searching
the beauty of time
be here now.........
The Other Option
My reflections on LIVING
Searching
This is a poem my daughter and I wrote together a few years back ... It was a wonderful experience writing this together ... We must all seek for what lies deep inside our hearts and our souls and evolve our abilities to make them our realities ... Peace to all ...
just believe
everyone needs some motivation
Ruin
This idea came to me from my love of the tv show Secret Life of the American Teenager. There's a bunch of episodes in the last season..3? I think where everyone just assumed something because someone got angry and said things they should not have said. It occurred to me that if people would stop shaming each other, stop all the hate, the anger, the bigotry, the racism, etc. wouldn't we be a happier world?
Four Winds
Just some reflective thoughts about self discovery ... we all have a need to free ourselves of the tethers that hinder the evolution of inner peace and harmony in our lives ... that begins with exploring our own potential ... facing the demons we all harbour in our minds and hearts and honestly and humbly acknowledge and accept that we are the masters of our own destiny ... we can then make the changes necessary for growth as individuals
Are You Happy
Sitting on a bench Watching folks go by Catching just a glimpse Of thoughts within their eye To most I am invisible They just don't see me there Or maybe they’re in a hurry So much they just don’t care I sense a bit of pity From those who l
Alone in the Valley ,Awaiting You
Well here I is alone in the valley ,without you yet awaiting U Are you there Do you exist, We all seek and await that special one ,will you come ,we all wait and expect or yearn , the valley is beautiful ,the valley is serene ,as I awat you I wi