The Setting Sun

There is a peace and tranquility in the setting of the sun
The silence so loud it is deafening as the night is coming on
Sun’s rays escape its golden core and reach out far and wide
North and south across the horizon barely visible to my eyes

The air is still as a gentle breeze blows in from the sea
I inhale the freshness of the the eve it smells of brine to me
I close my eyes just for a moment to listen to the rolling waves
I hear a lonely seagull’s cry these beautiful sounds I crave

I open eyes again and witness a last glimpse of the sun going down
As darkness now over throws the light I see the black shadows gown
Today's memories I will treasure whether be happy or be sad
As I lay my body to rest some of the best I ever had

(Poet..................................Carl)

Morning Delight

Good morning sunshine I want to say hello
You always brighten up my day and set my smile all a glow

Your golden rays shine on the dew glisten like diamonds oh so fair
Your light now peeping through the trees dances in the cool morning air

A mist rises from the bay and slowly disappears
I sense a tear roll down my check I am so happy to be here

Another day full of warmth embrace my body and soul
Such a treasure for me in this life and it never will grow old

(Poet ……………………….Carl)

Metaphorically Speaking

The today I feel the rain is coming
Like tears from a widow’s eyes
Who has lost her love quite suddenly
Uncontrollably now she cries

The waves on the ocean will grow and swell
Like the widow’s emotions that ebb and flow
Boundless feelings from within
Welling up fom the depths below

The winds will blow and grow in strength
Sounds like the widow’s mournful cries of despair
Inhaling exhaling while she breaths
With the swaying of her coal black hair

Tomorrow I feel the sun will shine
Like a peace in the widow’s soul
Although she has lost the love of her life
His memories she will treasure and hold

All of the storms that come from within
The battles we fight each day
Will make us stronger and give us resolve
On this journey as we make our way

(Poet .................Carl)

Listen

I just went for a walk to clear my head 
And enjoy the warmth of the sun
It was quiet and calm I could hear every step
As the change of seasons have just begun

My walking pace had a rhythm 
As a song came to my mind
I perked right up and I strolled along 
As I hummed it and kept time

A light summer breeze was blowing 
And the sound from the trees chimed in
As if it knew the song I hummed 
Like a symphony all nature began

The birds all sang their merry tunes 
Each different but all in key
Some shrill some soft all blended together 
I’m glad I’m here to see

I realize my life is so precious 
As I recover and start to feel well
It is moments like this I get to enjoy 
And spend more time with my loving gal

(Poet …………………………..Carl)

School of Hard Knocks

I have learned a lot from my failures and mistakes 
Life’s University for the wise
They thought me to be humble in success 
to take on life challenges no matter what the size

There are no Dean’s List or Honours Degree 
More a feeling of self worth
Acceptance and knowledge of how to achieve 
we have been learning these lessons since birth

Too many get lost in wishful thinking and denial 
Waiting for the time to be right
Always afraid to venture and fail 
for their egos are too uptight

Life is full of missed opportunities 
even for the brave of heart
Time moves along fast in our years 
Today is a good day to start.

Take on those difficult challenges 
leave all regrets behind
Spread your wings and fly like an eagle 
And to yourself remember to be kind

(Poet …………………………..Carl)

First of September

Welcome another 1st of September 
So nice of you as you help me remember 
The times we’ve enjoyed and the days that are past 
Memories and friendships that will forever last

Time is a treasure as we all know
The rains will come and the winds will blow
The sun will shine and the snow will fly
Things are born and things will die

The cycle of life goes on and on
Even after we are long gone
A kiss a smile a tear of desire
Remember me long after I expire

(Poet …………………………..Carl)

A Life Well Lived

The years that lie ahead of me
Are far less than the ones behind
I know that I am getting older now
As I am running out of time

I look back on my younger years
And how spry I used to be
Worked all day and partied at night
Feeling so wild and so free

I fell in love with a young gal
And we got married and settled down
We bought a house out in the bay
In the quaintest little town

My middle years I slowed down a bit
Raising our family
The kids now are reared and gone
Leaving only you and me

The joy in our lives are our grandkids
We watch them as they play
We see them grow up as young men and women
We now treasure every day

The twilight years they come so fast
And my body is showing its age
But I am grateful for all my time
As I turn my life’s last chapter and page

(Poet …………………………..Carl)

Silence

Many family and friends suffer silently inside
While exuding sunlight supreme when they are sitting by your side
They are happy and brave and so willing to fight
But are weak, afraid of their eternal dark night

The darkest of clouds linger over their heads
They smile and they greet you but nothing is said
Of the tremendous burdens they carry daily in life
While enduring much pain that cuts like a knife

They are the first ones to offer all others a helping hand
They willingly do our bidding and follow our ever command
While internally their beacon of light it grows dim
Hopeless and helpless now to them it may seem

We need to be there during their time of need
Let them open up and yes and at times even grieve
As a friend you can help lift them when they are on their knees
Give them comfort and love their suffering may ease

We are not a cure for a terminal disease
Nor have all of the answers as we give their hand a squeeze
Just be that friend there either in person or by phone
To be with them always so they never feel alone

(Poet ……………. Carl)

Broken Things

I heard the sound of a bird singing off in a distant glen
The song was not soft nor sweet but a song of sadness and pain
I followed the sound until I came to a bird that lay on the ground
I knelt beside it I picked it up and this is what I found

The bird it had a broken wing and was sad it could not fly
I held it close to my chest to soothe it’s painful cry.
I took it home and cared for it and help mend its broken wing
I nursed the bird and gave it comfort until it could fly again

In the early morning just at dawn I heard that sweet bird sing
The song it sang was joyous and happy but in my heart I felt pain
The time had come now fully healed the bird must be set free
It spread its wings bid a fond farewell and flew up into a tree

For a moment it sat there and stared down at me and sang its song of old
The pain lifted from my heart and warmth filled my soul
It spread its wings once again and flew off in the wild blue yonder
I listen now for that joyful song as I whistle while I wander

Like in life we find something broken and our instinct is to fix it.
The motivation is natural, the reason is pure no reward is ever expected
Once it is fixed our task is done and a feeling of contentment
The time has come now to move on and leave it better than the way you found it.

(Poet …………………………..Carl)