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light
the key
to what is
labelled as truth
illuminating
darkness of ignorance
revealing clearly what is
amidst all doubt and confusion
the magnificent power of light

Children from different walks of life
Mix of laughter, play, without strife
Helping each other, so good to see
Different cultures, innocence a key

From countries, around the world they came
Seeking a new life, with needs the same
A tiny girl, asked if I came here too
South African, her pretty name a clue

Explained I came from London, I smiled
Like them had travelled, thousands of miles
Mixed with Kiwi kids, sitting so still
Listened to stories, having their fill

Older ones helping, was good to see
Treasure hunt or craft, enjoyment key
I learnt so much from them that week
Children teaching adults, ages and cultures meet.....

[]As I lay in my bed
Music fills in my head
Memories, of you,
Leaves me feeling blue,
As I toss and turn
I, yearn for you
when am I, going to learn
I, need to wait my turn
Today, I saw pictures
Of you and me,
On ,our wedding day
The love, in our eyes
Could, not be disguised
So much love
Can never die
Now, you're with God, above
I hear you singing,
I see your tears,
No, other love compares
to the love, we share
Our thirty-fourth anniversary
Is a short time away
In my head, we dance and sway
Our, son is a mirror image
I see, you in, his eyes
I see ,you in, his smiles
I hear , you, in his laughter
I thank, God for the little piece
Of you, he's given to me
I'm, gonna close my eyes,
go to sleep
Dream, of me, and you,
and the memories
I have to keep.

they said misfortune stalked you.. they said that life was hard
in the genetic school of poker
you were dealt the hardest card

a rogue gene: you misshapen henceforth they would detect
but all I see is beauty
in the poster I inspect

it was hard for me to process
I was new in town
I'd left a girl for the colour
of a certain wedding gown

she wanted picket fences
guess I was too remote
the only berth to interest me
was on a fishing boat

then I saw you in this poster
your eyes two drops of rain
I saw a man recoil from you
as if you held some blame

you followed me around town
I saw your face amongst the stars
I began to see you everywhere
in the licence plates of cars

you removed the night's wallpaper
to paint the air with sky
your beauty far too certain
to entertain a lie

so thank you girl for the memory
of the sky that melted blue
and all the pieces of your person.. stuck together with God's glue

to the day the darkness
brings an end
I am the last Irish wolf
the darkness is my friend

they killed me
and they skinned me
as the virgin
snows a'fell

but the tavern's cheers
are qualified
they know
I wait in hell

I am the peerless hunter
as constant as the tide
"Mactyre" they call me
outcast son of the countryside

my eye contains a private death
my claw imprisons hope
I'm the thread of fear a'runneth
through the cord of every rope

I am alpha to the moonlit oaks
to the mountains and the rain
I am balm to all the natural laws
and thus I will remain

to stalk the stars
to kill the clouds
to forage in the lands
to sleep in the belly of time

untouched by human hands

Masses of star dust floating around
Gathering slowly becoming a form
Rotating faster and faster they go
Getting bigger making an impressive show

Crashing into each other with fiery fury
Sending more dust out in a flurry
To float away until settling down again
In a place where they cause life to begin

A system brilliantly started by the Creator
Beginning His plan that would end much later
Out of this stardust Man was formed
Gradually becoming perfectly transformed

Today I look up and wish on the stars
That someday I will return way up far
Thinking of my Creator with a big smile
I will someday be with Him as I am a Starchild

I spent Monday just walking through town.. searching for magical.. timbers of brown

Tuesday's arrival.. flooded my deck.. from the truest of branches.. I fashioned your neck

I spent Wednesday doing nothing at all.. till a bird with your voice.. sung out from a wall

You told me to hurry.. in the words of a song.. you told me that Thursday.. wouldn't be long

Friday's new coat.. hung from my bed..I made every string.. from a hair of your head

I took you to concerts.. I heard your notes fly.. migrating to consciousness.. nesting in sky

Such a beautiful daughter, you are to me
What a blessing, God gave to me.
The smile, on your face,
Shows your beauty , and your grace.
My daughter, you are forever, my shining star
Never, far from my heart,
will you ever be.
The love, you give makes me glow, with pride
Amanda, you were the most beautiful bride
I cried ,and cried
In my heart knew,
what a loving wife, you were soon to be
You have such beauty, and elegance
You are the definition of class
You make me proud, and honored,
To, have raised such a loving, caring, giving, and selfless daughter
You forever will be my best friend, my, pride, and my joy,
When I look into your eyes,
My heart cries
I have the most loving daughter.

Love, Mommy
Xxoo

when the river is gentle
when sound runs and sighs
when starlight is music
when I first heard your lies

your blonde hair silk curtains
fell over my world
and it robbed me of daylight
on the night it unfurled

some nights I can't sleep
some days I can't eat
sometimes the curve of your memory
trips up my bare feet

I'm too tough to hate
I'm too strong to moan
when kissing her body
I still feel alone

the mist coats my bones
the air stings then soothes
some people are happy
and some sing the blues

why did you lie
You know, you made me cry
With you, I really did give it a try
Why did you say, all was ok
You said I was number one, in your heart
why did you lie
I told you, you're breaking my heart
You said you were sorry
You wouldn't do it again
Why did you lie
We had so many laughs
We were like two little kids
Dancing a jig
You said we make a good team
You kissed me so lovingly
Why did you lie
You text me every day
Always wanting to go out and play
I gave you me all
I asked you to not let me fall
You continued, to have your own private ball
Tell me, why did you lie
This evening, you didn't return my texts
I knew you were with her again
Why did you lie
You said you, lost your phone
I should trust you
Why did you lie
I would rather be alone
You told me, you were A God-fearing Christian man
Why did you lie
Not going to waste my time, saying goodbye
I'm gonna have a good cry,
Put this all behind me,
I deserve a man who doesn't lie