Happy Birthday Dad

Happy Birthday Dad
today is your birthday
you were born in ’25
your presence is still felt with us
just as when you were alive
the joy of happy memories
those lessons learnt repeat
with your patience and encouragement
any challenge we could meet
an athlete, a doctor
a loving husband, father, son
creative, a visionary
perfectionist in each project you have done
life-time friendships were nurtured
a sense of humour shining thru
happiest in your garden
or in new places traveled to
we love you dear father
and honour who you be
feeling your presence
and happy you are free
gagi     02/01/23

Ladybug

Ladybug
there was a ladybug
floating in the pool
i swam back to check it
it was still alive
on a fingertip
the ladybug was lifted
and carried to the poolside
where her wings could dry
don’t ever negate
a simple act of kindness
even the tiny ones
have the power to express their thanks
for the rest of the day
i felt a tingling on that fingertip
bless the little ladybug
for having her say
gagi     01/31/23

Money

Money
in a land of milk and honey
was there ever any money?
all cherished and valued
was it not free?
the essence of nature
the awareness unencumbered
the passion of love
the days that are not numbered
to live being free
curious to look and see
fun in the offing
simplicity the wealth
of the evermore
 
 
gagi     01/29/23