Ode to a....

We were born and died in the night We were not taught about you God We were not shown a way We only know your love and light. I guess it's just the way Next time round I shall live a life to a very good old age, I shall experience thy God's delights, thy beauty of the my birth. I shall laugh and hug my brethren I shall dance upon thy earth. My lord I know you with us in every step we take. Thy gifts of joy and love to us, The salt of the earth.

So I'll honour our bond in everything I do. Until the day, when Earth's journey is through. In the quiet of the night, beneath a silver glow, Where the river whispers secrets only the moon would know. Through the shadows, softly, a gentle breeze will sigh, Carrying the dreams that the stars alone can fly. Underneath this canopy, where time and tide unite, Hearts are bound by rivers deep, in the arms of night. Oh, the moonlit river dreams, where our souls are free, In the dance of shimmering beams, lighting destiny. Floating on the silent streams, wrapped in harmony, Oh, the moonlit river dreams, like a symphony. Among the stones and whispers, we walk on sacred ground, Listening to the echoes, where lost hopes are found. The trees stand tall like guardians, watching from the shore, As the river flows in tales, from time long before. When the night holds tight its secrets, And the shadows softly fade, We’ll find peace in the reflection, That this moonlit river made. Oh, the moon...

In a world of darkness, My son found his light, A golden glow that healed his pain, And made his future bright. His body was ill, His cells not quite right, But with this golden light, He reprogrammed his might. He learned to heal himself, To love and trust his soul, And with each passing day, His strength began to grow. He bathed in this light, And felt it fill his being, His heart, his mind, his spirit, All were seeing, The power of his will, The strength of his resolve, To heal himself completely, And to never ever fall. For my son is a warrior, A fighter through and through, With a heart of purest gold, And a spirit shining true. And though his battle rages on, He knows that he will win, For with this golden light, He will heal from deep within

The night is dark, the stars alight, Your mind races through the hours of the night, But rest won't come, the hours tick on, And the sands of time keep slipping gone. You long to drift into your sweetest dreams, But your heart won't let you slip through the seams, Anxiety fills every thought and pore, A madness you can't ignore. But hold on tight, my dear one, For though the darkness seems undone, The light is still within your reach, And the answers to your questions to teach. The struggles you face, the game they call chess, Can wear you down and leave you in distress, But you have the power to rise again, To find the beauty and the wisdom within. No need to know all the answers or feel secure, Just keep walking on and keep yourself pure, With each step forward, the path will be clear, And the light will guide you, it's always near. So get up, stand up, with your chin up and smile, The decision is yours, to walk that extra mile, And know that with each step you take, ...

Dad in heaven Though you cannot see him with your eyes, Your father still walks by your side, For though he's gone, he's not forgotten, His spirit in your heart abides. He lives on in memories you hold, In stories told of days gone by, And though he's left this mortal plane, His love for you will never die. His laughter echoes in your mind, His smile still warms your heart, And though he's left this earthly realm, You know you'll never be apart. He watches over you from above, His love a guiding light, And though he's no longer by your side, He's with you every day and night. So take comfort in the memories you have, And the love that still remains, For though he's gone, he's not forgotten, And your bond forever sustains.

 In the land of the Southern Cross, Where the savannah meets the sea, Lies a land of vibrant colours, A place called South Africa, free. The sun rises in golden hues, And sets in a fiery blaze, Painting the sky with a myriad of colours, A stunning sight to amaze. The mountains rise in jagged peaks, The valleys lie in verdant green, The wildlife roams in vast herds, The wilderness is the place to be seen. From Cape Town to Johannesburg, Durban to Port Elizabeth, The cities pulse with life and rhythm, A melting pot of cultures that never miss. In the townships and rural lands, The people sing and dance, Their voices rising in harmony, Celebrating their African heritage, a chance. South Africa is a land of contrasts, Of hope and despair, light and shade, But through it all, the spirit endures, A nation that cannot be swayed. So come and visit, and you'll see, The beauty of this land, The warmth of its people, the richness of its culture, And the freedom that makes it grand.