Golden Sunshine

Girl, you walked right in

Throwing wide open

Doors of my heavy heart

Lightening it with your laugh



Girl, you walked right in

Without an invite

No ringing bells

You barged in straight



Girl, like the golden sunshine

Passing through the sheer white curtain

Waking me up from deep slumber

Squinting my eyes with brightness



Girl, you breeze through life

With a naughty delight

Savouring all that’s nice

And spreading joy around



Girl, don’t grow up please

It’s a choice you can make

Just be the way you are

Not letting life break you



Girl, even when you pout and sulk

And throw nasty tantrums

I stifle my smile, look serious

You may never know why



Girl, you’re a dear little friend

Queen of drama

Princess of hearts

When you feel sad, so do I



Girl, just be the drop

Of golden sunshine

Just breeze through life

Spreading a warm glow around




By MVJ Simon/Bittersweet

An old Bungalow

An octagonal verandah
Wide steps below
Polished red oxide floor
Shining with a glow

A large leather settee set
A round table in the midst
With tiger claws at it’s feet
Clasping a globe

Brown wood all around
Smells really good
Framing French windows
With clear panels of glass

Etched in my memory
Looming the house stood
Once it was my home
Now it’s on my mind

In it’s place stands a tower
Glass and steel and chrome
Looks cold and menacing to me
Just doesn’t have the charm

Gone is the grass covered lawn
And the roses that surround
In it’s place is a car park
Space well utilized

They tell me it’s progress
Maybe I do agree
But somewhere in my heart's corner
Looms the old bungalow

Through life's raging storms

When life’s storm rages
And I have none beside
That’s when you arrive
My friend, who’s always there

Holding my hand
Assuring me it’s ok
Gently pulling me through
You’re there when I need you

That’s when I feel guilty
Not having acknowledged you
Your love for me shines through
Even though I had none for you

When life’s storms rage
And I need your help
You’ve always been there
Your hand around me

And once there’s peace
I forsake you
Yet, you remain
So loyal and true

True to my frailties
And deceitful nature
I am only human
And you’re so divine

Yet through life’s storms
You hold my hand
You’re always there
Friend in deed

You loved me so much
You gave your life for me
I’ve felt your presence
Through life’s raging storms

The Silent Sounds of Feelings

Muffled sobs


Gasping to be let out


Strangling you


Leaving you breathless


Silently




Clenching of jaws


Every tendon taut


A throb in temple


Blazing heat waves


Striking your face






A racing heart


Pounding loud


Warmth creeping up


From below ears


Eyes sparkling with love