criminal act
terror of people
occupy the mind
happening
at bondi beach
peace redefined
celebration of light
turned into darkness
the night has passed
for many the last
red color in the air
shattered parts
broken hearts
new daylight
chance to heal
every battleground
bring into awareness
the outer reflects the inner
we feel our own wound
chasing revenge
moral power
over lost life
our psyche
shadows
rife
liberated statue with
chain around the legs
share an act of kindness
give us free range eggs
who knows where it leads
when kids build rockets
role play robin hood then
line their own pockets
status wealth and power
display of egos round a table
come to senses if you dare
and are still somewhat able
the machinery of conflict
is greatest source of drama
to keep us on the edge of seats
and still wearing pajama
Poem ‘Waking’ read by the author. Access for subscribers. Subscribe for more content.
so you say you don’t care
the answer I hear a lot
what about your sanity
when I lose the plot
you say you don’t care
then ask me what’s the matter
when I throw a tantrum
plates and glass then shatter
when I ask you questions
you said it many times
our persistent beliefs
are like stingy crimes
then open your mind
into the world of caring
let’s live happily ever after
minds and hearts sharing
now wait no longer for the day
that brings us that much pleasure
give a damn or give a f-ck
just pick one at your leisure
what a day!
it was today
I have to say
now standing tall
heavy steel beam
building strong team
in the sweat and heat
shedding calories
shoveling grit
bit of daily drama
before it was ready
sun burned steady
quickly setting
in the ground
concrete mound
gallons of water
out of the tank
like money from the bank
think positive
and on your feet
the groundwork
is complete
recording of the above poem read by the author
