Woman and Man poem

GROWING OLD Why does my foot move so slowly? Why is my hand one big scar? Why do my eyes seem to run all the time And why can I see just so far? Is it dear Lord that I’m just slowing down As I get closer to you And I carry the weight of [...]

To Dads, especially the dads in our family

“I hate housework,” Mary muttered under her breath.
“Joseph comes in with his dirty feet,

Which day? Is not, was not, every day since the dawn of time made by you Lord? But was each a day to rejoice? The first days of creation were no doubt filled with excitement     as you formed and shaped what was to come. Was the day of creation of humans in your image and [...]

They say religion and politics don’t mix but, by God, they do. By God, they mix only too well, or badly. In this our world, between and in our nations, how much hurt has been caused because of a king and his kingdom. THE Kingdom too has been caught up too often in politics. Do [...]

Dear God, It isn’t fair. When we exchanged our vows she said’ “I take you to be my husband. I promise to be true to you In good times and in bad, In sickness and in health. I will love you and honur you All the days of my life.” And they read to us [...]

As my days and weeks and months alone are growing into years my life’s task is remembering, not merely the fleeting sensations of the happy memories, or the sad or disappointing ones, but the insides of those memories, their texture and their shape. It is good to say, “Remember that fantastic holiday in Umhlanga Rocks, [...]

“We were once a couple……..” reflects on November’s theme of loss.

Is yellow your favourite colour Lord? You use it in so many different ways, the sun, the myriad flowers gracing these fields of spring shouting forth your majesty and glory, your strength and power, your delight in your creation, and yes Lord too your impish sense of humour. Some are light or bright, a joy [...]