few dollars extra
foreign exchange fee
down a dark alleyway
does not matter let it be
guy stands there all day
watching passersby
once they bring their money
tricks or treat he will try
makes few extra bucks
on an unassuming tourist
cheating is his daily bread
intentions having purest
Poem ‘Intentionally’ read by the author.
roosters crowing
orange marigolds
coconut fiber baskets
gods daily offerings
smell of smoke
burning waste
sleepless joggers
broken footpath
the sea reaches out
cocoons the swimmers
sun warms the body
another glorious day
on this island
paradise
on earth
Poem ‘Early’ read by the author.
warmth emitted by a heater
legs in woolen socks
steaming hot cereal drink
in a thermo cup
three layers of tops
keeping the body toasty
surviving the elements
with no central heating
peeking outside the door
kids in shorts and Ts
playing around the pool
water almost frozen
different comfort zone
when one was a child
no weather forecast
could break the deal
funny part of aging
the heart keeps warm
cold hands and feet
having the chi on ice
Poem ‘No Heat’ read by the author.
holiday spirit
winter in the sky
seasonal festivities
christmas in july
vego feast making
knife very sharp
tiny cookies baking
let’s live the carp
snowflakes falling
on green grass
roos hop around
lake turned into glass
local markets
full of food
chopping boards
made out of wood
beanies and gloves
crochet socks
everyone loves
presents box
small or large
nobody cares
without charge
who compares
Poem ‘July Down Under’ read by the author.
