Gossip is a bad word. We shake our heads and do not approve. So why do we do it? There are a lot of reasons given for gossip. In some contexts, gossip can be seen as positive. In the work place it can keep lines of communication open, foster a sense of community, and helps…
Endless worship
Sing and dance and make a joyful noise Or bow in silence, praising Him with love Pour out your heart with words of adoration Give worship to the One who reigns above With every step through every day before Him Give thanks for all the gifts He has endowed With every breath and every…
Review “The Moon is a Harsh Mistress” by Robert Heinlein.
This book is considered as one of the classics of science fiction. I enjoyed it immensely. There are two stories going on in this book – one is a revolution, as the people in the moon colony, most of whom were sent as convicts, have decided they have had enough and wish to gain independence.…
The politician
You’ve swapped your heart for a lump of coal A suitable upgrade No plastic smile for you, only solid gold will do Suit of the finest lies Hand-sewn by the undeserving poor Shoes of pure broken promises Buffed up shiny And pockets full of graft But the hangman’s tie around your neck Foreshadows your fate…
Review “Love and Mr Lewisham” by HG Wells.
HG Wells is of course known as a pioneer in the field of science fiction, with such works as ‘War of the Worlds’ and ‘The Invisible Man’ being most well-known. However he did write some mainstream fiction, such as ‘Love and Mr Lewisham’. The plot is as follows - boy meets girl, falls for her,…
Growing
It’s just another day really And yet somehow there’s a little magic To be found in the turning of the year New beginnings, a new page A new leaf turned over There’s a feeling of anticipation A seed that sprouts and grows a new life Water it with love Feed it with hope…
Resolutions
New Year’s resolutions are useful. The problem is that we go about this in entirely the wrong way. The whole new year resolution thing has become something of a joke and a cliche. The consensus seems to be that you will decide to turn over a new leaf, make all sorts of plans, and that…
A Shepherd’s Tale
A cold night Winter’s coming And it will soon be time to move indoors But for now, build up the fire Huddle in cloaks Almost hoping for a wolf among the flock Some kind of action To keep warm Bethlehem’s fires can be seen in the distance Dream for a moment of wealthy homes…
Second chances
You need to listen to pay attention and understand I have no words to speak to you for I am future and words are not yet spoken My siblings have shown you joy in the past, promise in the present what you were, how it stands today But there is one lesson left the certain…
CHRISTMAS MOURN
Standing in an empty hall In front of a tinselled Christmas tree The meal has been shared The presents given But smiles were forced, laughter hollow Going through the motions Because he would have wanted it A week ago he was not yet in the ground Two weeks ago still walking around We decorated…
Eclectic Assemblage 