Summertime

I'm longing for some summer
For the shortness of the shadow
The longness of the day.

The Young Pretender

My feet were quick to exit
My eyes so sharp to spy
I sensed the words of warning
I left before the wave goodbye.

Guarding The Garden

I'm guarding the garden
Such work you won't believe
No bushy tails, no flapping wings
No one enters, no one leaves.

Sweet Surprise

Nothing falls neat from the hanger
Above the crumpled bed.

Grey Mist

Forever now, I've been a healer
For the pains of someone else.

Tall Trees

The tall trees slept here long ago
I bid each one farewell
Placed perfumed flowers on their beds
And wept for tales they now can't tell.

Goodbye

I just can't watch the end
That final seconds send.
I'll struggle not to cry
I'll wave and breathe a sigh

The Day We Said Goodbye

Distant birds etched gold edges to each cloud
Sapling oaks strained skywards from the ground

Fond Farewell

Go - you have something wonderful to do.
I was only here for you

The Great Outdoors

The outdoor dog's inside today
The best laid plans all washed away

Family Ties

You'd fight for me, I feel it still
Though now we're old and oh so wise.