Poems and Songs

“The Conversation”

A week or two ago, I was out walking with Ray and everything was pretty much routine, such that my mind started to wander (a trait noted on various old school reports!). Continue reading →

Dear Diary – Page 15 (Mid 1950’s – Rover)

I eventually found a friend ….. Rodney. We must have just bumped into each other in the area because I have no recollections of seeing him at either Infants or Junior Schools. Continue reading →

“The Crane”

“The Crane” was written by my daughter Melanie (who follows this Blog so please feel free to respond to her by name!). From her perspective, the crane is the focal point of the poem as it symbolizes the freedom of the present, the letting go of the past, and the embracing of the future. Continue reading →