Caught Between the Devil and the deep Blue Sea
Caught Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea Meaning: Trapped/caught between significant difficulties. Origin: This phrase means saying someone is in a predicament or a dangerous place with no easy way out. An expression believed to have its source in the historical nautical practice of sealing the seams between a ship’s wooden...
Watch Love Grow
The best part of lifeis watching love grow Dad said in a small voiceLaughter flows Even if no words between you are spokenYou silently connect love and give its token You are older now. The walls are silentno shadows of small limbs playing,long gone from sight ones so small and happy...
The Foundling Wheel
Foundling wheels were roughly two feet tall and were located on a church’s street-facing wall. From the outside, they looked like rectangular windows; however, they were actually rotating cylinders, just large enough to fit a newborn baby. Foundling wheels were created to protect at-risk babies, while preserving the anonymity of their...
Life’s Whisper (repost)
Life is a whisper at bestA cry in the wind, then a rest generations passing and flying bydays of laughter intermingled with cries making footpaths for others to followbut the imprints get lost thru the hollows words whispered in the windto the place you meant to send In the end, when...
Under the Shade Tree
Under the shade treeMy thoughts are free I use my handsTo make hearts in the sand Examine some stones and rocksBarefoot, no shoes or socks My feet sunk into the dirtWhat can it possibly hurt Peace and security hereNo dangerous villains near Under the shade treeThe best place to be At...
Open the Door
She couldn’t get out the door It had never locked her out before Now it just wouldn’t open She tried and tried but finally stopped hoping If she gives up and quits Depression prevails over wit Your attitude unlocks the door Get up and pull some...
In the Crook of a Tree
Under the canopy of the big elm tree There’s excitement, a buzz in front of me Playful butterflies like kites in the skies Filling the longing in my eyes Dancing bees looking for plants Surrounded by a troup of army ants Croaking Bullfrogs steal the show With A low sounding tuba...
May the wind be to your back
To have the wind at your back means to be in a good situation in which you can succeed (Cambridge Dictionary) I hope that your journey is an easy one, without too many problems so have some fun When difficult situations arise Turn your back and open your eyes I will...
On the Greens
I find peace in visiting the greensAll kinds of animal life seen The tranquility of it allWinter, spring, summer and fall The swaying willow treeThe first to bloom, but last to flee It takes my breath awayInside I dance and sway As the years speedily move alongMy greens view keeps me...
