Strucken:

Who will remember

this day

who will stand an say

I was there 

I stood in this destruction

who will note all the names

the very faces of those 

not stood with you so 

the echoes of their voices 

travelling down the roads

unto the homes 

they once lived

who will shed a tear

for the innocent 

the lost

the pain inflicted

mentally physically

left scared 

to carry on

this strength this resolve

that makes us human

will make them rebuild so

bigger stronger mightier

then ever before

with the knowledge those passed

will never be forgotten

the ability to move on

to fortify to envisage

the next part of their lives so

how fragile we all are

but how unique we be

when the time comes 

that needs hands

held within each others

in the promise of another tomorrow

life is a endless circle

along the way a loss of two

will surely strike

making us pause

reflect on how special 

each person is

thus becoming the engine

to continue

to rebuild

to create

to live

to love

to give

as always

as one

~X~

To Those That Lost Their Lives In Joplin

To Those That Still Stand Strong

X

Loss Of A Soul:

Another life another human

Called on home

Another soldier reporting Sir

I've done my job 

as down below

their scattered remains lay

Broken dreams of a unit a man

A brotherhood united

The tears fall

Mingling with the blood soaked dust

As the body of a fallen comrade

Lies in situ no longer here

Released to the heavens

Safe now in Gods arms

unto his fold

Not forgotten

 always remembered

As the chosen few struggle on

To the hope of an end

Where they hope an pray

The sun will shine

An the rain of tears

will surely give way to those

Who watch down on them so 

Keeping them safe evermore

~X~

It is time to bring home our Soldiers 

they have done their job

Let no more suffer

return them to the safety of loved ones

and let them not remember

the pain they felt

within the pride of being all they are

x

A Fathers Son:

A brief

My Son ( eldest ) left school today

16 and now a man

but in my mind

I am still there at that time

remembering

when he was able 

to surely fit 

in my arms so

So this is my poem to him

Once so young so little
A smile a frown
But you had my hand
Together this world
We would conquer

Learn to walk learn to run
Along the way a stumble
Even a fall or two
It was always ok
For I was there for you so
Now time has come
Collected it's minutes
An you have become
A man my son
Walk tall walk proud
You are strong an brave
An the apple
Of your Fathers eyes
Always an forever

~X~

Unification:

Hands held in unification

one single unity

in the same belief 

the same want

and need

perhaps of each other

or a single cause

the right to speak

say and urge

knowing the other

is right by their side

supporting 

holding them fast

no matter the distance

colour an depth

of each other

be it male or female

but

what if that chain breaks

if it all falls apart

and the one you support

or the one that supports you

is suddenly not there

how does one walk alone

knowing the person they had

with them so

is no longer there

holding your hand fast

but a ghostly image

left to burn in the mind

when all you have is their words

uttered in the corridors 

of the empty mind

as if a silent movie

that plays on and on

adjustment understanding

withheld

for the rational becomes the irrational

and the rain turns to tears

for all you have

is empty memories

and 

no understanding

as to why

left to live in a moment

where by your side they was

as

one mind

one breath

~X~

Beauty Captured:

Sunshine days

as flowers bloom

smiling on me so

waving their petals

as if hands to see

birds sing high in the trees

as the cool shade

filters the light

down on me so

bees hum on by

collecting the summer fruits

a labour worth

its weight in gold

the cats lay as if no energy

sleeping basking

in the bright warm light

a book or two

or maybe just a cold drink 

as one sits and reflects

on this little slice of heaven

a smile a laugh

as people gather

to share the food harvested

fresh fruits and creams

laughs aloud

as another wine is surely poured

the hint of apple

as the cider is passed

perhaps another slice

oh go on then 

twilight beckons from beyond

as the sky lights up

in a mirad of reds and yellows

as the sun says goodnight

and the birds sing goodbye

to a day so glorious

knowing tomorrow

is but another day

in my little garden of Eden

~X~

Music In You:

Music a constant stream

that reminds one self 

of life and the emotion of life

love frustration

hope happiness

and even the darkness of life

itself within and out

how the notes can lead us

to the moon and stars

to the centre of the earth

and all the way back again

a timeless journey

that doesn't end

until the music stops

be it strings or chords

melodies and beats

to pianos and drums

to flutes and harps

all play a sound

that resounds deep within

the soul and heart

of man and woman alike

some will make you dance

some sit an stare

others drift away to other plains

whilst many just feel 

and move

as if Fred Astaire

music is a language

a speech of its very own

that can express mean so very much

one meaning to one

another to someone else

from the beating of a drum

to the shrill of a flute

each a unique sound

upon the ear

a sound or two 

can bring a happiness galore

and so the next time

a song plays

ask yourself why

you like it so 

then close your eyes 

and 

simply feel

to me ... is like as if

I am stood in the river of life

and it moves under my feet

how about you

?

~X~

Omni:

I am not what they speak of
their
whispers float on the wind
through the trees
in the dead
of the cold barren nite
no matter where I walk
sit nay rest
I am but the very reason
the wind may blow
the river moves
the oceans crash
the volcanoes erupt
and the lands part
I am every breath
every thought
and
reason as to why
the sun
the moon
an
a million billion trillion
shining stars
far and wide
a single heartbeat
a multitude of cells
a burst of light
upon the eyes
a shrew in the field
the owl in the barn
the bird on the wing
even its sweet summer sonnet
the rain on your face
the snow on your roof
a dog passing by
as a cat sleeps lazily
outstretched without concern
a bell that rings
a child that laughs
a subtle soft cry
a gentle weep
a large smile
a raucous chortle
to a crystal tear drop
upon the hand
for I am
everything
everyone
everywhere
always

~x~

Dimming:

Neon lights shine from within

tear drop rain 

running down the windows so

leaving trace marks

as if a saddened lover

cry weeping for love lost

car lights coming closer

and fading past 

just as fast

leaving a blur

to where they go

I have no knowledge

maybe home

or even to work

as their lights leave 

many a reflection

upon the pavement

I walk 

thoughts drift 

my sense alive

as if a cat

prowling in the darkness

secrets show themselves

as lovers kiss 

in doorways of darkness

hands entwined

arms linked

sharing a moment

only ever for them 

my walk takes me past

a thousand windows

an just as many doors 

each hiding the lives within

a sound of laughter

floats past my ears

as further on

someone weeps gently

a raised voice

echoes beyond

a hushed silence

captures my mind

as on past I walk 

never really 

reaching my end

a late night walk

tells a thousand stories

but shelters a million more

wondering pondering

if tomorrow

it will be as it is now

as the darkness I step into 

closing the lights behind me so

~X~

Ebbing:

My heart your heart our heart

how it beats so 

wildly at the thought

of something oh so much more

calmly at the the peace within

given upon a sacred moment

listen to it's gentle whisper

the words a sonnet

as the heart gently does

beat its deep sounding drum

each word a lullaby

to internal bliss

at the very thought

of what will be

what is

in the hope of always 

holding it close within

and yet if locked away to tight

it will surely starve

choke wilt and fade

but let it fly let it soar

yes it might shatter

as if made from crystal

if touched handled wrongly

a risk is a risk

how do you know

unless you open your heart

and feel the rhythm deep inside

resounding it's deafening beat

within you so

as you surely fly

as if a eagle

high in the sky

surrounded by a blue sea

and floating islands

of opalescent white fluff candy

how you land 

is but your choice

in the dance that is

a life less then ordinary

within the realms of 

if anything this human heart

~X~

Winter Nights:

Winter bound tis I, upon this colden night

my bed borne but of no comfort

vast and wide like that of a ocean

with no person to help me sail in her so

no laughter or warmth of skin

to refresh my tired body

but that of the street light

glowing afar

the white walls playing

  blackened figured shapes upon them so

as if caricatures of a olden time

 no noise do be heard then that

of my beating heart loud and slow

awaiting to be awoken from its steel cage

a key a key oh to be found

but hasten bidding will do no favour

for alone time will tell

if the one shall come to free me

from this prison so as the nite draws in

and

the moon shines above

slowly I sink away

to the endless possibilities

of a less then ordinary life

without you

so

Velvet Nights:

You see them when your out
woken from a bad dream
or simply had to get out
of the very restricting confines
of your self made prison

but do you notice them

take time to really see them

for how they are

the walking wounded

its on every face

on every tree of life

traced in the lines of age

their suffering muted inside

but spilling out 

into their very lives

misfortune their only 
constant familiar companion

as they stroll under the sheets of rain

under dim lit street lights

of the rain soaked nite

on past hobbled hunched men 
of the drink

seeking salvation within its depths

on past those sleeping in doorways

long forgotten and left too cold

past the running waters of the Thames

as it flows and winds away

with their very dreams

lost forever more

no one to hold them 

or keep them safe

the hands that held them

now long gone 

withdrawn into the murky depths

of the blackness of the nite

and whilst it may seem

they cannot will not be reached

have you stopped to notice

and speak to 
the walking wounded

time is nothing to us

to them is but everything

for their time was long taken away

by the very actions

of those who failed to notice

such a long time ago

as they was left to mire

in a world not ours

~X~

Identity:

Do you ever sit and wonder

pause and reflect about the life

you live the breaths you take

do you remember the people you meet

and how they touched your life so

is it inane to hope they will stay

or will they pass you by

like the north wind

travelling its passage

if it rains on you so

does it cleanse you through

making you whole once more

or are you simply sat

cold and distant

wishing

for a better time

either way we all must reflect

for to do so 

creates a positive outlook

to the paths ahead

and be it I walk them alone

or with someone

its sure to be

a eventful journey

to embrace it all

and pause every now and then

reflect and enjoy

the moments so

for they are the very make up

of the memories you carry

wether in light

or in darkness

sure footed you must be

to reach the other side

of the glimmering pool

or opulent radiance

that is your life 

echoed in the mind

and ether around you so

~X~

Might:

I cant always touch the sky

I seem to fall at my knees

despaired and drained

I try my hardest 

and leap so high

but at some point

I always end up falling down

touching it seems so easy

so able so willing

and yet

it happens not

no matter how I try

but you know its ok

I have no worries no fear

for I have touched it once

or maybe it touched me

and all at once

I was at one

at peace within and without

and so no matter the times

I will keep on trying

for the end

is but the want

to touch the sky

~X~