soul-bleeding times
for simple healing
gestures from the heart
the innocence of a child
the smile of a loved one
unexpected gifts of friendship
Sophie's Fan
shyly given to the Honourable Mr John
a home-made Valentine's card
"Just so you know you're appreciated in this life"
a piece of pumice from Lake Taupo's shore
"When Taupo and Tauhara are no more then let my love die"
two rocks
one, wrapped in tissue,
a piece of rose quartzsprinkled with gold and silver stars
a keepsake for the years
and a message inscribed:
Rose Quartz
gentle and soothing
good for fears
aches and pains
and healing broken hearts
(Failing that, it is a pretty slab of rock to stick on your desk)
the other
New Zealand Alpine schist
brought from the Mackinnon Pass
a track beyond my capability
reminder of what might have been
in old friendships rekindled
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| Lake Taupo pumice beach with Mount Tauhara in the background |
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| Near the top of the Mackinnon Pass on the Milford Track, Fiordland, New Zealand
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*This and two other recent poems have been added to blog 53. Adrift on Poetry (24 September 2012). Other poems are in The Joys and Tears of Love and Passion, blogs 22, 40 and 51 (1st February, 15th March and 3th June 2012 respectively) and blog 54. Dr. Gachet's Blue Eyes (5th November 2012).
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