Seasons and Special Days

My annual Christmas poem (December 2024) speaks to the guiding star that was so instrumental in the original Christmas story, and the guiding star that exists within each of us. Enough said for the poem tells the story. Merry Christmas! There’s a Christmas tale of a guiding starLeading wise men from lands afarTo see a…

I wrote this in honour of Remembrance Day 2024. A constant reminder of those who fought, and who were hurt or died in all the modern era battles and wars that humankind has visited upon itself over the years. It is up to each of us to remember; and to live with humility and respect.…

It is that time of year where so much is in transition, and it is so darn colourful and full of activities and life. My favourite season, and for that, autumn deserves its’ own poem. Written in October 2024. One of the seasons, autumn is a period of transitionYet there is joy in good byes…

D-Day was June 8, 1944. Eighty years later, as we celebrate the sacrifice and contributions of thousands of men and women, I wrote this poem. On this and every day, we must remember. On this day, we do rememberWe remember that men and women fought for freedomWe remember the thousands who died or were hurt…

I like writing about Christmas. And Santa provides such a great story. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. Written in December 2023. It has been a long year up to this Christmas eveWith elves and Santa needing mental health leaveSupply chain challenges have added much stressBut even with that, the North Pole is a scene of…

A fun poem, and two of my favourites: Christmas and dreams. Written in 2019, I always find Christmas to be both a time of reflection and inspiration. My head hit the pillow and I was already goneI started dreaming about what was yonThe night’s long been special to all who believeEver since the magic of…