Cyprus Symphony Book 1

February 4, 2013

Walter

Sweet dear jester of our time, We love and honour you, For you bravely give your humour, To everyone you meet. To see the children smile, […]
February 4, 2013

The Mediterranean Sea

With no fanfare or warning at all, On this evening of dreams, Mother nature modestly displays, Her silk chiffon shawl of the sea. Streaks of soft […]
February 4, 2013

Lawrence

Lawrence is tall, with a hesitant gait, Younger than a child in a man’s form. His innocence and trust in others absolute, He is, as we […]
February 4, 2013

Love

Love is goodness; love is profound. Love has a graciousness that is all around. Love is for everyone, the false and the true. Love is God […]
February 4, 2013

The Sentence

The Judge on the bench looks solemnly down, The weight of poor law upon him. He looks down on the worried young soldier before him, Both […]
February 4, 2013

The Fire of Akrounta

The narrow road winds into a loop. The billowing white clouds of smoke, Are on my left. On my right, the dried up reservoir. The grass […]
February 4, 2013

Resting Place

I want to be buried next to Makarios’s grave; Up there in the hills where the breeze blows softly. I want to be visited by coach […]
February 4, 2013

Depression

I am not going there, down to dark depression’s lair. I want to feel the summer breeze in my hair, The wind on my face, the […]
February 4, 2013

Farewell

Farewell Bob, husband, father grandfather, friend. We will remember your goodness, your laughter my friend; Your patience and kindness, you gave of yourself. Always smiling, always […]
February 4, 2013

The Takers (Inspired by Richard)

Why do we let the leeches into our lives? Why do we let them into our minds? Once in, why do we allow them to remain, […]
February 4, 2013

The Abused Child

The abused child cannot run away and hide, For they are invisibly tied, exposed to the evils of mankind. Love care and protection has been denied, […]
February 4, 2013

Trust

Trust visited my soul today; And unworthy thoughts and fears took flight. Trust has taken up residence now. Thank you trust, for giving me your gift […]
February 4, 2013

The Old Friend

He told me, he thought me delicious, My hair the colour of corn, My smile unbelievably amazing, He told me he could not take his eyes […]
February 4, 2013

My Daughter Elizabeth

Her life is a whirlwind, she tries to be calm. Her friends are many and varied, Always she is loyal and supportive. How fortunate are they […]
February 4, 2013

The Engagement

You sounded so happy when you broke the news, That you had proposed. So strong that I felt you could not go wrong. Beverley, bubbly, dynamic, […]