Tag Archives: death

In Memoriam

In Memoriam Trimeric Friendship forged in childhood In our wartime homeland Although divided by the oceans Death cannot destroy In our wartime homeland Two little girls met Sharing their joys, fears and pain Although divided by the oceans Their two … Continue reading

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MH17 Tragedy (SunWinks! 20 July 2014)

This tragedy hit me really hard. I had to stop watching the news. The terrorist attack on the Twin Towers in 2001 threw me into deep depression. My GP recommended then I stay away from TV news at times like … Continue reading

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Whose fault is it?

A young gum tree in my street * Whose fault is it? Everything alive is born Lives for a while Then dies – So it is with trees It’s not the old tree’s fault A young life is lying half … Continue reading

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The Last Bloom – Haiku

The Last Bloom Agapanthus bloom the last this summer; petals curl up in the heat Pods proudly expose pregnant green bellies in wait- next season’s splendour Were I a flower death would pass me by; reborn each year – what … Continue reading

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Purple Head

The Black Spectre has cast his tar-like cloud Over her purple head, purple with misgivings And positioned a heavy millstone on her bruised chest She can hardly breathe Such is the weight of her despair All hope has flown away … Continue reading

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In Loving Memory

My beloved mother passed away peacefully on this day last year. This poster was created by Ag Nes, my talented friend, a few days ago when she saw my poem and photo on Facebook. I’m forever grateful to her for … Continue reading

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My Mother’s Hand

My Mother’s Hand – Cinquain Her hand A soft feather Cradled in mine, our lives Intertwined, love pulsing warm to The End This photo of our hands was created by my Facebook friend Ag Nes last year. My mother passed … Continue reading

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Ode to my Canary

Although you’re still here My little golden friend I’m already grieving Nine years you’ve been singing… Cheerful tweets and trills To my soul are clinging How much time is there left? Perhaps another year or two Before eerie silence Engulfs … Continue reading

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