Some Poems...

When will you grow up?
~ dedicated to Lucas

Pretty eyes, gummy smile
When will you grow up, my precious child?

Peek-a-boo and building blocks
Teething rings, Hickory-dickory dock
Rubber duckies in the water
Rolling over and pushing walkers

We can have so much fun,
when you turn at least one.

Curious eyes, innocent smile
When will you grow up, my precious child?

Hide and seek and sandy castles
Playing Catch and blowing bubbles
Fly a kite or look at clouds
Net a butterfly or just running about

We can do so much together
when you are three or slightly older.

Bright eyes, mischievous smile
When will you grow up, my precious child?

Scrabbles, Chess and many board games
Have a party with some pretty dames
Rollerblades or cycling wheels
Kick a ball down the hill

We can be such great pals
When you are start turning twelve.

Shining eyes, Triumphant smile
When did you grow up, my precious child?

Exam fevers, friends galore
Lose some battles, win some wars
Shed a tear, mend a heart
Every ending is another start

We were really such partners
You taught me though I’m the teacher.

Blurry eyes, toothless smile
You have all grown old, my precious child.

Have you forgotten me and the fun we had?
I’m the mum and you’re my lad
Hold my hand, through heaven we will soar
Once again, sharing laughter as before.


You Left
~ dedicated to the child I lost on 19 Sept 2007

I knew it was you
I knew your name
I could feel your presence
Long before you came

I wanted to hold you tight
I wanted to keep you safe
Embrace you with love
Nurture you with faith

You did not stay
You did not wait
I did not know you left
Was I just too late?

So many questions unanswered
Appointment you had to keep?
Had you something real urgent?
That you left me here to weep?

Had I known, had I known
If only a farewell bade
I did not know you left
I was just too late.


When flowers sing and angels gather
~ A poem about the Gal's gathering (Gals: Eunice, Karen, Sharol, Pei Shang, Meng Yee and me)

Softly, softly whispers the breeze
Daffodils dance, petals kiss
Leaves quiver in the gentle light
When angels gather close tonight

How many angels? I count six
Each bringing a flavour into the mix
E for Eden giving to all in need
K for Kindness in words and deed

H for Humour laughter to lighten the soul
S for Strength for she is courageous and bold
P for Purity for the youngest is often thus
M for Magnetic drawing us from dawn to dusk

6 angels gather in the mist
Singing giggles in utter bliss
A wonder to the blessed who can see
A friendship that lasts for infinity