It’s Tough to be a Parent

It’s tough to be a parent One of the hardest jobs on earth Yet we face this task regardless Because of what it’s worth So many trials and tribulations So many highs and lows All part of the journey As we watch our children grow They’ll break our hearts in one breath...

Fighting Demons

Every day you face the world With a smile upon your face But deep inside there’s a torment Itching to stake its place Normally you’re in control You keep your demons at bay But every now and then though They come out to play It’s when you feel at ease with yourself...

Blessed with Life

Tick, tock! The clock starts ticking We’re born, we live and we die Each of following our chosen path Until our time is nigh Tick, tock! We have the power within ourselves To choose which path to take And to guide us, a guardian Angel To help us learn from our...

Midlife Crisis

As I stand looking in the mirror Who is it that I see? For I no longer recognise The person reflected back at me Naturally my youthful glow Has long since passed with age And the silver streaks in my thinning hair Are somewhat kind of vintage I’ve not yet reached the...

Role Reversal

Children rely on their parents To nurture them as they grow Providing them with all they need That’s the way life goes From babes in arms to stroppy teenagers All the years in between Parents do what they must do To fulfil their children’s needs They continue on the...