I was surprised at how long since my last post. Not much inspiration lately, I guess…
Here’s one I wrote for the beginning of Spring
Springtime
Settling in again
After a very long trip
Almost three months away.
Another birthday gone
Celebrated with loved ones
And the first of a new month.
Spring has now come
Though the cold still lingers
Taking its time to move on.
It feels like a rebirth
New things soon to be revealed
And that is the beauty in life.
We never really know
What is yet to come
To overturn the negatives of the day.
There is so much misery
But joy still creeps through
Shining light in the dark places.
The habitual frowns of so many
Cast aside by childish glee
Of those discovering things anew.
Reminding us of our own past
The new things that tickled
The emotions that made us tremble.
No matter how despondent we may feel
Hope always emerges and trickles through
Creating new and emerging waterfalls.
Brian Matthews 1-9-25
And, one I wrote for my darling wife Barbara’s birthday
Barbara’s Birthday
Another birthday comes around
More joy to be found
A meal and a present or two
To show we’re thinking of you.
Another year has now passed
The passing of time has us aghast
What is it that’s changed for you?
What projects are on the brew?
Whatever it is that you do
Each day you’ll get through
Dealing with challenges as they arise
To no one else’s surprise.
Making your lists each day
Ticking off tasks on the way
Planning an important part of your life
Avoiding all manner of strife.
I hope this birthday treats you well
But, of course, only time will tell
So here we go hoping for the best
No matter what life presents as a test.
And move forward you will
Knowing that time you’ll kill
Embracing that which comes your way
Loving each and every day.
Brian Matthews 27-10-25
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