Amenity Unity

Amenity Unity

24 October 2016

“Come on in,” the water invited.

Gradually the gentle lappings

Reached my waist as we united

And liquid became my trappings.

The fluid bore me no ill per se.

Fear was generated by this desert rat’s

Lack of experience with ocean spray,

Having lived mostly in arid habitats.

The pool splashed in reaction to me.

My movements disturbed its tranquility,

But together we could exist in serenity

And my outlook changed for eternity.

Peace Piece

Peace Piece
25 Dec 2014

Two men in a quiet place
Arm in arm, face to face,
Caught in a tight embrace.
Their touching slowing its pace.
Peace pervades their space.

Two diplomats in a quiet space,
Arranged meeting face-to-face.
Caught between a rock and a hard place.
Hostilities slowing their pace,
Peace negotiations take place.

Two nations in a quiet place,
Friendly nations on their face,
United by trade’s embrace.
Negotiations happen at their own pace,
Peace is present in this space.