So, the good weather petered out (not before I’d written a poem) and we’ve had a few days of rain and wind – not pleasant. But, we’ve stayed warm, fed, and beveraged and will tomorrow head for home.
This coincided with one of my grandson’s birthdays so that deserved a poem along with a finishing holidays one:
The Holiday Finishes
The sun shines again
The breeze cool, though
Still an unwintry winter’s day.
The day planned out
A trip here and there
A meal along the way.
As the holiday goes
Slowly drawing to an end
Enjoying our last stay.
Still a few days more
Before toward home we head
And in our nest we’ll play.
Brian Matthews, 4-7-23
Archie’s 13
So Archie’s 13
Looking behind at all he’s learned
Looking ahead for what can be earned.
On the cusp of manhood
He does now stand
Gazing at the unknown land.
But help he’ll always have
To negotiate each twist and turn
Some will make the stomach churn.
A fine man I think he’ll become
His laughter and that smile
Carrying him many a mile.
His caring for others
Such a powerful trait
Many will be proud to call him ‘mate’.
May your birthday be a happy day
Bringing you lots of joy
Now no longer a little boy.
Remember that in your downest times
There are so many who love you
Who wish you not to be blue.
And Pop and Baba
Are amongst those on your side
Ensuring from the world you needn’t hide.
Much to offer you do have
Your love and kinship
Your wisdom and friendship.
Brian Matthews, 6/7/23
Brian’s Reflections 