Tag Archives: Survival

Eight – Poem of the Month – August 2018

Eight When I was eight Things were not so great Life gave me such a kick I grew up pretty quick A child expecting a present Instead was delivered unpleasant My parents started fighting Just the beginning of writing That was clearly on the wall Witnessing the nightly brawl My father was an unhappy manContinue reading “Eight – Poem of the Month – August 2018”

Save the Sailor from the Sea

Save the Sailor from the Sea Demoralized, discouragedSurrender to darknessThat will surely comeLife held in the balanceLeaving it heartless Joy drowningBreathless and weakenedLaughter comes no moreSpirit trodden, squashedThoroughly beaten Treading troubled waterExhausted by endeavorResistance fading fastHope is lost at seaNow gone forever Voice hoarse from the cryWho would have listened?Words fallen on deaf earsNobody caredIt was as ifContinue reading “Save the Sailor from the Sea”

Camaraderie

Camaraderie When the chips are down You’re not going to drown Keep your eye on the prize Focus on the game in hand No more head in the sand You are on the verge of a rise You’ve developed your strength Keeping enemies at arms length You don’t let them see you sweat You areContinue reading “Camaraderie”