peace – Secret Thoughts Within

The Clock

The numbers on the clock change again I watched them tick over reminding me that another minute has passed and I’m still awake I observe my staccato thoughts wondering how to quiet this frantic mind My brain talks with my anxiety about possible futures – they’re all what ifs and maybes of things that haven’t happened and I can’t control The numbers on the clock change again the one constant force in life theContinue reading “The Clock”

I Heard A Sound

I heard a sound and it reminded me of all the beautiful things in the world in my life Splendour all round – from the tiny forgotten flowers to the giant gumtree dancing with the breeze I am in awe Grandeur all around – in my ears in the airin my heart I heard a sound and my heart lifted I took a look around andContinue reading “I Heard A Sound”

Coffee and Books

I like to sit in a quiet café at the top of the department store with my coffee, cake and a book Don’t be fooled it’s not quaint or a hidden trendy secretthe lighting is too harsh and I can tell you where the ceiling panels need fixing…But it’s quiet and protected from the noise ofContinue reading “Coffee and Books”

Rainstorm (Published)

I thought I might share some news with you… my poem Rainstorm has been published in The League of Poets, The Voice of Peace Australian Anthology. This tiny regional publication is part of a larger international poetry and short story competition receiving 8,909 submissions. It’s a bit fun to be included.

Sweet Strangers (with audio)

Come away with me sweet stranger, No one here is in any danger. Before both of us must depart Won’t you take me into your heart? Connect our souls for a minute or two And I will release my love over you. If you open up then you will hear My whispers of hope sungContinue reading “Sweet Strangers (with audio)”