The Wind Down
The holiday here winds down
A range of weather
The wind bringing many a frown.
Some sights for all to see
And tours, of course,
If that’s where you want to be.
Many oysters eaten with gusto
Natural, Asian Fusion, Japanese
All available, such elegant chow.
Catching up with dear friends
Old and very new
Ensures that the fun extends
But, best of all, I think
Sitting reading, walking the dogs
Leaves me well in the pink.
Brian Matthews 13-11-23
A little cutie
On his back legs in the air -
Bliss it seems to me
Brian Matthews 13-11-23
Basil, one of our dogs (almost 9 years old, French Bulldog cross Cavalier Spaniel) does look so cute when he rolls on his back to scratch, little legs kicking in the air 😀
A Weekend Away
The park fills up
The weekend imminent
Time for families.
Young children circle
On cycles and scooters
Little ones on balance bikes.
Chatter fills the air
Excited for the weekend ahead
Laughter and squeals abound.
Splashing in the pool
Such fun ahead
The sun slowly setting.
Ah, to have such energy again
Such zest for life
And the wheel slowly turns.
Brian Matthews 17-11-23
And this marks the Special Day
Sam’s 40
A pleasant November day
Sun shining, a gentle breeze
You would have been 40 today.
Earlier the tears welled
A childhood photo on Facebook
Posted when you turned 30.
These ‘memories’ pop up
But usually not so heart wrenching
Such a beautiful little boy.
Grown into a handsome man
Loved by all you are Sam
And that will never change.
In your too short life
You taught many lessons
To your students, families and friends.
The ripples you caused
Have turned into waves for many
And we still ride these crests.
A poorer world it would have been
Without your gentle presence
Without your unique laughter.
So many miss you
So many love you
You live on in our hearts.
Brian Matthews 21-11-23
Brian’s Reflections 