It's Mother's Day

It’s Mother’s Day

                                                                                           

When we were young she kept us alive

Feeding heart, mind and body, helping us thrive

Now we are older and live our own lives

But to her part of us will always be five.

"Don’t buy me a present for Mother’s Day"

"Don’t waste your money" you’ll hear her say

"I’ll be happy enough with a visit or call"

"I’d be happy enough with nothing at all"

So here is a poem that cost not a thing

But carries a fortune in feeling and thought

Here is a greeting from your son which conveys

Much Love and happiness dear Mum on this day 



Mike O'Leary March 2012

Pathways

Pathways

I have walked many paths that were not my own

Helping others find their way

Criss-crossing roads that would lead to my goal

Backwards, forwards, sideways and down

Nobody now to help me find my way

No light shining down on my route

No field map to show which direction to go

Lost and abandoned in darkness and gloom

Now it is time to seek out that path

A path unwavering and true

To look to my own destination

It's realisation pursue

Mike O'Leary - November 2011