Avoca
Avoca We made a pilgrimage to see the place Which has been, always, deep within her mind, My darling’s home and haven of repose. There, at the ‘Meeting of the Waters’, we Stood together and drew into our […]
Trafalgar History
Trafalgar History (21 October 1805) The Franco-Spanish fleet sailed South, From oldCadizsailed out; Sailed out to history. Englandwas waiting for them there; Nelson was waiting near; Waiting for history. TrafalgarBaywas where they met; Trafalgar where they fought; Trafalgar: history!. […]
Antigone and Hæmon
Antigone and Hæmon Her blind, self-mutilated, misconstrued, Unfortunate fraternal father dead, Faithful Antigone returned toThebes. She found her sibling Polynices slain, With brother Eteocles, for the crown, And left to rot upon the field. Her heart Compelled their burial, despite Creon’s Decree; and for […]
Never!
Never Once I knew a pretty woman, Lovely as a fresh Spring dawn; Fragrant as a balmy flower; Sweeter far than honey of the bee. Her I loved with fierce emotion; Loved her with consuming fervour; Loved her tenderly. […]
The British Soldier
The British Soldier The British soldier’s life of firm resolve Is one that guarantees no moment free From care. When troubles loom, se must evolve A fitting system through which to resolve The complex crux of each contingency That threatens safety. Se must always have Initiative to […]
Futurity
Futurity As ghosts from the past may guide us hereafter, Memories may shape what yet is to be. As parental traits have predestined children, Dreams have foreshadowed futurity. As sleep is the gate to daily awakening, Death is the door to eternity.
The Poets
The Poets Some Minds Have seen, in visionary mode, Reflective wonders in a raindrop’s heart; Love leaping, veiled, within a sudden glance; The hidden meaning in some cryptic sign; Mystical glories of Eternity: Have heard Faint footsteps of the unseen […]
Moon-Ship
Moon-Ship As lovely as those stately craft which once would slide Across vast, then-uncharted seas, so you can glide Upon the star-flecked unprospected firmament. This very night I watched you as you gently spent An age-long, […]
Do Not Be Jealous
Do Not Be Jealous Do not be jealous of my Poetry; She’s not my mistress, but my daughter sired, (In hope’s delight and despair’s agony), By inspiration’s fragile, fitful fire. So, if she sometimes occupies my hours And wriggles in between the […]
To God the Glory
To God the Glory “To God the glory!” says the lofty spire: A finger of admonishment that points To Heaven above Salisbury. Our eyes Are forced upwards and for a moment – brief And calm – our hearts acknowledge Deity As supervisor of all that […]