The Peacemakers

Peace is so precious; there's  always a need
For people whose vision is simply to lead
The world to a place where a new way of life,
Banishes violence and all forms of strife.

People who try every way that they can,
To calm all the anger that lives within man;
People who work hard to make others see.
There's no need to fight though they cannot agree.

People who seek to show all how to live
In a world where's it's perfectly normal to give
Instead of just taking from everyone round,
With little compassion or love to be found.

People who bring a conciliatory word,
Which seems to the violent to be quite absurd,
To all situations where trouble could flare,
But may be prevented because they are there.

People whose aim to to bring about peace,
Who pray every day that all conflicts may cease;
And man may yet live in a world where at last,
Terror and hatred are things of the past.

Email versus Letters

Email's very handy if you need a quick reply,
When something must be forwarded before the hour's gone by;
It's useful for informing those who always talk too much;
A brief and succinct email is a way to keep in touch
Without the need to get bogged down in all their endless chat,
When you really haven't time to get involved in that.
It also has the benefit of being completely free,
Something that's important, as most people would agree.
But though it's so convenient, I quite firmly still believe,
A letter coming in the post is nicer to receive.

Cupid's Arrows

The spark of love can quickly appear
Whenever two young people find it clear
They see in the other a kindred soul -
Cupid's arrow have hit their goal.

At work or at play, four eyes can meet
Or maybe just passing in the street,
And something happens, a flame is lit -
Cupid's arrows have made a hit.

The interest is kindled, from which can flow,
A life-long love which will grow and grow.

If One Could Start Anew

We all have our dreams of the things we would do,
If given the change we could start life anew;
A different career would be high on the list,
For so many realise too late that they've missed
The  chance to do something that they would enjoy
Where they all their talents could better deploy.
Another might want with no shadow of doubt
To study the subjects on which they've missed out.
Others might never have married their spouse
Or spent such a fortune on buying a house.
Everyone know many things they would change,
If only existed some way to exchange,
The stage in their life that they're currently at
For a date in the past; for this would mean that
That after the start of that chosen day
Their lives could be lived in a different way,

Weekday Mornings

On weekdays I follow a well-tried routine -
Those who are working can picture the scene;
Leap out of bed, a quick wash and then dress,
All of which takes up five minutes or less.
Kettle on, toast in, quickly make lunch,
All can be done when it comes to the crunch,
In less than ten minutes, with five left to eat,
A minimal breakfast; no time for a treat.
Put on coat, grab my bag, fly out of the door,
Just as I've done all those mornings before.

Instant Attraction

Amongst all the crowd in the train she stood out,
Her presence so striking I wanted to shout,
"Turn your eyes this way, and lock them to mine,
Or give me this moment just some sort of sign
You've noticed my presence, and feel the same way;"
Perhaps by a miracle this is the day,
When true love arrives and life won't be the same,
For meeting a soul-mate ignites a bright flame
Which brings about changes and makes people feel
Everything round them is so much more real.

Outdoor Sport in Winter

As winter approaches and days become short,
Ended are evenings devoted to sport,
Except for the things that can take place indoors;
To see why one only needs take a brief pause,
And think just how many in these northern shores
Finish their work before daylight has gone,
And darkness of night everywhere has moved on,
Covering all, so there's no chance to play
After a person's been working all day.
The long winter nights very simply destroy
The chance for most workers to go and enjoy
Spending their evenings outside in fresh air,
Gaining much exercise while they are there.
They're limited just to the weekends till spring's
Arrived with the much lighter evenings it brings.