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

Dancing

Smiling blue eyes asked me to dance. We floated up and away, Into a magical world, no place, no time And I felt so alive. Will […]
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

Graffiti

What inspires those to deface a wall, What is this anger to deform, Why, in their wake leave ugliness behind, For all to find. Will they […]
February 4, 2013

My Home

My home, with outstretched arms embracing all who call. The swallows, every year make their nests above the lanterns in the cloisters. They dart and swoop […]
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

Troubled Thoughts

Thinking of true friendships, troubled thoughts of others fade. Golden thoughts of friends, replaces this disquiet. To be immersed with loving smiles in my mind, To […]
February 4, 2013

Margaret

Like a reed in the breeze, Her form, like a serpent sways, Her tousled red hair as flames cascade. The Irish dancer, dances the dance, of […]
February 4, 2013

Peter the Padre

With humility, Peter the Padre wears the cloth of God; Giving compassion and strength to the lonely worried soldier’s wife. He helps to decompress the soldiers […]
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

See Me

See me as a soldier, trained and ready to go To serve my Queen and country and give my life as well. My uniform is made […]
February 4, 2013

The Widow

Dinner is done, conversation ceases, Music strikes up, loudly insistently, Couples dance, hectically chaotically, Lone lady ponders on the rhythm of life. Lone lady listening at […]
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

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

Natalie

How delighted, we all are, to be here today. To witness the marriage of this extraordinary girl. We have seen Natalie blossom from child to bride. […]
February 4, 2013

Ray Wyre

Oh Ray, we are so sorry You slipped away from us in your sleep. Too soon to leave us, so much still to do. You leave […]
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

Simon

He is there at the door, almost before you have called. Young and capable, Satellite Simon, known to nearly all. Stocky, not too tall, huge smile, […]
February 4, 2013

Thinking of Costas

Thinking of Costas, makes me smile. For you my friend, will always go that extra mile. You will always give us your all, Whatever the problem […]
February 4, 2013

The Bull

Her face is frozen, her hands visibly trembling. Like an overstretched violin, her voice high and excitable. This woman is suffering, like the bull in the […]