OLD MAN ON THE MOUNTAIN

This mountain path is arduous

The climb is hard and steep!

A thousand times before

I  have tread this way!

But then!

I was younger !

Not hidden by my younger mans clothes 

My beard is grey!

I'm breathless as I climb!

My knees creak as I descend

My heart keeps racing without exertion

As I linger on , with sweat in my brow

 Still Enjoying the beauty around me

My aging mind wonders

Will I ever come back here again!

MISSING PEACE

The  amber lit wall

Perfect pictures and  frames

The heavy curtains

The  creaky rocking-chair 

Missing still!

The peace  within !

MORNING AGAIN

Its morning again!

The sun is out too!

My slumber is not over!

My heart has not rested!

My mind is not free!

Yet each day

Before i know it

Its  morning again !

OBLIVIOUS PASTURES

The hills are green

The sun is bright

Wolves and shepherds  come and go

Scattered and oblivious

The sheep graze!

WAITING TO BE DRAWN

Pencil on the desk lies sharpened

Shades of black and grey

The blank paper

Waiting to be drawn

The picture waits ! 

MORNING REFUGE

Flower at  breaking dawn

My morning refuge

But evening comes

The sun sets

Life goes on !