It took me by surprise
Hit me in the face
Caught me unawares
Never did I expect …
Author archives: Haig Barclay
DRESSED EVER SO SMART
5’ 11’’ and as sharp as can be
Certainly was his mum’s pride and joy
Father had long long gone far far away
Now the time had come to make a life apart …
AUTUMN CHANGE
Sun no longer scorching
Meadows gently relaxing
Mountain peaks standing proud
Essential energy abounding …
ABSENT NEED
Absent from you now
Now I wonder how
How you are to me
Me and mind together, together in feeling true …
GONE
Is it true what they say
That when I’m dead and gone
I’ll be truly dead and gone
No more fun, no bright idea, no inspirational glimpse …
MY ROCKING CHAIR
At times I brush past you
Hardly a recognition shown
Even a touch of disdain
‘Just you being there’ is objection sound …
HANGING AROUND
I’ve never had curtains before
So, it’s quite a big deal you see
Know it don’t mean much to you
Splendid as your drapes always are
Yet to me tis as if a new era has dawned …