Horsedung and woodsmoke are sharp upon the morning air,And criers’ calls are all but lost within the babble of the throng at start of day.The mongers and the traders and the craftsmen must with lusty voicesVie to catch the traveler’s eye.What d’ye lack?Come hither – spy these melons, ripe and firm –Salt fish for sale [...]

I was on a different coast.
I couldn’t smell the fire.
The voice upon the radio,
said the situation’s dire.
I sat there stunned in silence,
and listened to the news.
The family’s that were torn apart,
The passengers and crews.
I went inside, turned on the tube,
And watched with eyes a teared.
Then to my utter horror
Another plane appeared.
And to the smoke and [...]

As I sat down upon the straw.A child drew near.T’was not that tall.
Eyes that werean Azure Bluelong straight hairof golden hue.
Though she appearedyoung as a song.The eyes said wisdomof life quite long.
She whispered softlyIn my ear“What is this fairethat you hold dear?”
What do I say?It means so much.The words I want,I can not touch.
Some say [...]