Bury Me

Bury me softly
In words of love
Sweet caresses
And butterfly kisses


Hold me gently
In arms as tender
As angels wings
And soft summer breezes


See me openly
With your eyes so deep
Look into the very depths 
Of my aching soul


Remember me
In carefree dreams
And quiet coffee breaks
In seaside cafes


Bury me in memories
Away from the ravages
Of the thief
We know as time

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A Soldier

I honour of all military personnel – past and presently serving and for all those who gave their lives in conflicts around the world – away from home, family and friends. Lest we forget.

 

 

Eyes right,

Eyes left.

Eyes front,

Sight down the barrel.

Don’t think,

Think quick.

Follow,

Find,

Lead,

Throw.

Friend and foe,

Watch them go.

Salute the front,

Honour the past.

Be always your best,

Decorate your chest.

Left turn.

Right turn.

Question your life,

Don’t question the order.

Safety off –

Aim and fire.

Zen Garden (micro-tale)

Removing his slippers

He stepped barefooted onto the smooth pebbles.

Moving slowly, he stooped occasionally,

Careful to collect every fallen, red maple leaf –

Then, using the bamboo rake

He carefully made the patterns she’d loved.

Sitting on a low wooden bench

He now drank his tea and remembered.