Pyramid

March 24, 2013September 27, 2014 / Robert / 4 Comments

Sacred structure with mystical power,
Faces of five with sides of four by three,
Temple of gods, tombs of dead, above tower.
Ages of man across continents, we
Came to shape, to form, to build where they stood
Little rest from toil, fashioning details,
Made of metal, glass, crystal, stone or wood
Free from glue, mortar, screws, nuts, bolts and nails.
Once finished, festivals cut across classes,
Processions, worship, awe inspiring sights
Entertain, enthral and engage the masses;
“What a joy, a night to rival all nights”
While deep below lie secrets of the dead,
Curses to strike fear of the heart and dread.

The Global Twitter Community Poetry Project

March 24, 2013March 24, 2013 / Robert / 6 Comments

Two of my poems, Kindness and Butterfly Thoughts have been included in the The Global Twitter Community Poetry Project Submissions close on 30th April 2013.

Butterfly thoughts

March 22, 2013September 1, 2013 / Robert / 9 Comments

Fairy thoughts;
Butterflies in my head
Flit, float, glide every way,
On gossamer wings.
Too many to count,
Too many to catch.
Ideas bursting forth
As sparks from fire soar free,
Flying to burn brightly,
Twisting, twirling, twinkling,
Glowing, fading, to die.
Forgotten.

Equilibrium

March 19, 2013March 20, 2013 / Robert / Leave a comment

A perfect combination of image and words, thank you Brooklyn Bystander 🙂

Tutorials & Photography

Disobedient and bold

A contemptuous resistance

Opposing forces you absorb

Balanced with readiness

Equilibrium

(Henley Beach 19 March 2013, Edtied Photoshop,Gradient to punch out the sky and small exposure and Temperature tweaks)

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The f word

March 1, 2013September 1, 2013 / Robert / 6 Comments

When feeling wronged, hurt and in pain, keep faith
In the universal threefold rule, what’s
Given out, good or bad comes back to you
Thrice as strong, free yourself from the gnawing
Pangs of hatred and thoughts of vengeance hard,
Let those without sin cast the first stone, it’s
Time to forgive yourself, change foes to friends
Be the first to offer an olive branch
That’s bearing fruits of forgiveness,
Give yourself permission to move forward,
Feel anguish lift from shoulders heavy, dark
Clouds clear, inner shadows recede, open
Your heart, welcome in warmth of compassion,
Now drink from the fountain of forgiveness.

300 Kcal Oracle

February 23, 2013September 1, 2013 / Robert / 9 Comments

Whenever I need inspiration or
Motivation, I seek assistance from
The elliptical cross trainer, waiting
To release my mind from endless chatter,
Twenty five minutes uninterrupted,
Music cranked, pen and note pad ready, set,
I’m off, a different journey every time,
Level? eight, reading heart rate . . . enter age,
Think, forty nine, enter weight, hmm eighty
seven, arms, legs, music pumping, release
time, expand time, ideas explode, fly,
Connect, collide, pictures form, write, drink, breathe,
Over in a heart beat, cool down … average
Heart rate one hundred and thirty six, wow!

The Peaceful Way

February 16, 2013September 1, 2013 / Robert / 9 Comments

Time for universal truce, equity,
Honesty, mutual respect and love
Engage in casting aside prejudice,

Paradise eternal shines bright within,
Encouraging, empowering, the brave
Ambassadors of enlightenment to
Come together, to share and to nurture,
Energies combined, helping others to
Free the mind from judging, a few steps more,
Understanding embraced, connectedness
Leading man in selfless acts of kindness

Wave white flags, unite, surrender to peace
A blank canvas to create the path for
Young, old, to join in worldwide harmony

Surprise gift

February 2, 2013September 1, 2013 / Robert / 1 Comment

One sunny January afternoon,
Caught sight of a glowing red ball float by,
Gentle breeze guides the bobbing balloon,
Reflecting the warmth of the day, say “hi!”
Pneumatic globe, bringer of mirth and joy
– Good luck, happy birthday, have a safe trip,
Man and child enjoy this temporary toy,
Random occurrence or sylphs hands to ship?
Held fast by finest, silvery, silken web,
Red string trails artfully, above, behind,
Watching the strength of the spider’s home ebb,
The balloon appears to fight against bind,
Strong wind swirls, tugs and shoves until its free
Manmade gift from nature swept up a tree

Enjoy the moment

January 28, 2013September 1, 2013 / Robert / 6 Comments

Our eyes turn heavenward,
See technicolour coil,
Unwinding up, outward,
Watery, rainbow tears foil
Future, past, present sight,
Flashing before your eyes,
Refracted spectral light,
Glittering spangle dies,
Intensity fading,
Luminescence shaded,
Clarity dulls, clouding,
Psychedelic splashes,
Now retinal flashes.

Majestic Renewal

January 25, 2013September 1, 2013 / Robert / 2 Comments

The balance of life on Earth’s delicate,
We continue to mine, bore and extract,
Impact of man is hard to estimate,
If we don’t act what will nature exact;
Earthquake, flood, fire, and mountain rumble.
Gaia needs to recover from harsh treatment,
Lands have to unite, prevent the crumble,
Is it too late for the environment,
Effect of our efforts only be guessed,
Reverse the damage for a second chance,
If we succeed we will truly be blessed;
Waters team with life, animals prance
Earth fertile, sky bright, forest majestic.
What will it take to be altruistic?