Night at the Cemetry

Daintily I step over the worn out rock and wince

At the crunch of dead withering leaves beneath

The wrought iron gate creaks and sings

The eerie, piercing music of the land of death

The full moon glides over the overgrown tombs

I step into a mysterious and unkempt land

Mausoleums interwoven with grass and gloom

A chill breeze winds through my hair’s every strand

Out of nowhere, a rush of pitch black strikes

I feel the ground rush up to swallow me whole

Heart pounding I open my eyes and spy

The bats that had sent my heart intro drum roll

Gulping I rally and rise up to face my nightmare

When I feel a soft touch on my trembling foot

I am rooted as I feel my heart sink in despair

I looked down and sighed in relief as I understood

A black furry cat, purring and arching against me

And then it looked up with eyes of liquid emerald

Glowing against the velvety black in a wordless plea

Heart melting I bend to pet. But Lo and Behold!!!

My hand passes right through the ephemeral vision

I flee for dear life with my heart in my mouth

Never turning back, never stopping, on a mission

To find safety, sanity and redemption from doubt.

 

Wanderlust

I wanna wander the world, every nook, every bend

Every highway and alley, hilltop and valley

I wanna explore every winding road and dead end

Fields of tulips, lavender, paddy and barley

I wanna have an adventure, a rush of adrenaline

And sometimes a relaxing peace and quiet

I wanna shout out from mountains and create a din

And sleep in a tree hollow away from every riot

I wanna walk through forgotten, imposing cemeteries

Maybe even have a discourse with ghosts of centuries past

I wanna discover hidden treasure or an island of dreams

Or sail a pirate ship whose flag will hearts into terror cast

I wanna soak in breath taking water falls and swim

Awed by the majesty and wonder of the creator's hand

I wanna dive to the oceans bed and please my whim

By learning the best guarded secrets of water and sand

I wanna stumble upon hidden passageways and doors

Make acquaintances with creatures of myth and lore

I wanna discover uncharted territory on distant shores

And uncover pharaoh's tombs and chambers of yore

I wanna assimilate cultures and master every tongue

Melding in every where like a shadow in a crowd

I will belong  to none, the music of a song unsung

 No anchor shall bind, none shall on me set a shroud

 I have been taken over by an eternal wanderlust

To roam the lands and seas for all my days

I will not stop for water, land, grass or dust

 For as long as my life's fire  is ablaze.

The white orb

Solitary and pretty she rises over the world

Spreading her radiance into the dark abyss

Feeble though it is, lights the step of the weary traveller

The weary journey just got a whole lot brighter

She smiles with pride on her twinkling children

And peeps into windows kissing earthly infants

She blesses the couples in love taking a walk

And spreads her glow in joy unbound

I admire her from my bedroom window

Full round and pure in pearly white

She’s the last thing I see as my eyes close

Smiling as she kisses me good night.

Winter Wonderland

The earth is shrouded in white

Or decked up like a bride?

Is that a deathly pallor?

Or the sparkle of light and colour?

Well beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder

And mine is attuned to find beauty and wonder

For I see the glory of the decked up trees

The sparkle of diamonds in ice and freeze

Christmas aint pretty if it isn’t white

Neither is the fun of a snow fight

The joy of a blanket and cup of tea

Companions, warmth and glee

                                                                                                                            

Snowflakes in every shape and size

Melting upon my closed eyes

Makes me wanna roll and play

In the snow  and ride a sleigh

Come join me my friend today

Hold my hand and clear your day

Cos its time to have an epic blast

In the snow with joy unsurpassed.

 

                                               

Essence Of Spring

The cheery radiant sun peeps out

Rays caress the sleeping earth

And the sleepy bears’ snout

Witnessing the land’s rebirth

Winter has been harsh and cold

But flower buds tear winter’s cloak

Blooming vibrant and bold

Bringing colour in its wake

A dash of green everywhere

The once barren branches flourish

Spring is finally in the air

Making winter fade and perish

Squirrels peep from their holes

Birds soar the skies in glee

Spreading cheer in all souls

From a whale to a tiny bee

On my back I stretch and lie

Soaking in the fragrance of Spring

I feel alive and ready to fly

Reborn, Spring’s song I now sing.