River Flow

Busy lives are lived with life flashing by
Never a chance to enjoy a clear blue sky
Precious moments in time can be savoured and stored
Left for a while, perhaps even ignored
Sunrises, sunsets, hills and lakes
Spirits are lifted when the soul awakes
Fresh air, green fields, bales of hay
Always believing every dog has it's day
Anxiety and worry throughout many years
Realisation and clarity as the mist now clears
With age comes wisdom, a focus on inner peace
Meditation and calm a welcome release
Knowing what you love and loving what you know
Breathing in life itself while watching the river flow

Love Conquers All?

A union of mind, body and soul
Their bodies entwined in a passionate embrace
Rhythmically they move to new heights of ecstasy
Climax achieved after the thrill of the chase

Dark clouds empty their cleansing water
Hypnotic sounds of raindrops above
The couple lay gazing into each others eyes
Acts of lust slowly turning to love

The ticking clock, a wake up call
Back to a world of blood, sweat and tears
Hurriedly dressing, checking out then checking in
Their minds a maelstrom of hopes and fears

It wasn't meant to be like this
Energy sapped from the mess they're in
No light in the tunnel, just an oncoming train
One drowning in whiskey, the other in gin

All relationships have their ups and downs
Troubled times can bring a price to pay
An imperfect world full of human frailty
Love conquers all, or so they say