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Introducing Kathy Lawson
During study for creative writing, I found combining nature and poetry gave me pleasure. I also ventured into adding history into the mix, though admittedly, first attempt was The War of the Roses. My second attempt was ship-building… Horeke, on the Hokianga.
One of the characteristics of poetry is that it is a unique language that combines and uses words to convey meaning and communicate ideas, feelings, sounds, gestures, signs, and symbols. Poetry can reveal many things to a reader, but it can also conceal many things as well
Poems about “Nature”!
Serenity
Seagulls fly over pool of shimmering water.
Mirror image below, a sky of clear blue.
Rising peaks in distance, do not falter.
They rise majestic, draped in misty hues.
Stillness over-rides, in a flutter of breeze.
Little stirs-no movement-in wide-open ...read more
Nature’s Pride
Every day at noon, one arrives
Very soon another, sits close by its side
Throne and vantage point, is a tree
From there the garden, they oversee
Colours so vivid, ones I love
Impact great, kingfishers not doves
Every day I can tell, the exact time
My two ...read more
White Horses
Not beautiful creatures that gallop at speed.
Manes shimmer, follow them in a breeze.
Hooves that thunder-hollow, Stallion in lead.
Different horses, neither neigh-rattle-wheeze.
White horses race up harbour to coastal sea.
Rapid chasing, that races ahead in read more
Night Sky Gothic
Zig- zag lights, with rosy hues.
Dark stormy clouds, gliding through.
Sky in the evening, misty surreal.
Clouds busy puffy, curly unreal.
Navy hints with grey, angelic lights.
Herald of storm, before night’s flight.
Random lights twinkle, on satanic ...read more
Peaks Of Rangitoto
Peaks of Rangitoto, point your summit to sunset sky.
Surrounds of ocean’s water, winds of darkness sigh.
Navy-peachy-blushes, highlight to golden peak.
True majestic scene, one could ever want to seek.
You a sleeping beauty, Aucklanders your prince.
Volcanic read more
Sleeping Beauty Of Nature
Illustrious moon, in marble-mottle-grey-sky.
Blanket thrown over stars, behind clouds high.
Mystic night, while creatures peacefully sleep
Luna misty spectacle, dare hidden stars peep?
Surrounded hills slither, towards grey-blue-pool.
Shadows made eerie, ...read more
Bird Song
In spiritual silence, a Tui sings
Early morn wait, what day brings
Sunshine- sorrow, to my open door
Seasonal changes, springtime raw.
Upon earth wait, weather to settle
Surrounded colour, nature’s petals
Fruit tree decoration, vibrant galore
Crystallized ...read more
Treasure Chest Of Dreams
Clouds flirt with a star-struck moon
Lace veil flutters, lifts nights gloom
Circle-haze-mist, Luna glow on high
Mottled sky of night, clouds drift by.
Depth of colour, from silvers to blues
Sprinkles of stardust, magical hues
Backdrop navy-treasure ...read more
Humpty Dumpty Sunset
Humpty Dumpty sunset, balanced on the ridge.
Random-slivered-trellis- forms-a-night-sky-lid.
Red-glows intensify, hints of orange-gold-flash.
Is it of no importance, in twilight nightfall dash.
Sudden trouper spotlights, jolt to shock appear.
Glow budding ...read more
Tranquility
Rolling hills on high, low-lying gully.
Trees peak summit, river flows in the valley.
Clouds float gently, pushed on by a breeze.
Over a ridge, lurks the wide-open sea.
Horses take their lazy stroll, in watery maze.
Sometimes they sunbathe, sometimes ...read more
Poems about “Pets and Animals”!
Barley Boots
Ballet dancer- ginger cat,
Whiskers-paws-puddie-tat
Sleep all day, damp or cool,
Sunbathe deck-sometimes drool.
Day turns dusk- spring to life.
Call for food, squeal-n-strife.
Twilight peace- rise and shine.
Tummy filled- prowling time.
Renewed strength, ...read more
A Tale Of Moses
It’s one of those times when you can’t believe your eyes
when ahead of you extends a wiggling-squiggling line.
Forging ahead through a sea of slimy-sticky mud,
You visualise a land fish that jumped earth-side and stuck.
Commonsense assures you that’s really not read more
Topaz
Her name is Topaz, a present to me.
I wanted a dog, for my birthday you see.
My friends were looking, maybe next week
Today in the village, appointments to keep….
Did some shopping, watched the ferry leave.
Saw a little puppy, searching for a feed.
I was ...read more
Black Panthers
Wasn’t really a panther, a big black Great Dane.
Joined our family- life would never be the same.
Belonged to the fire chief’s son - rode the fire truck.
Crawled into our hatchback, got firmly stuck.
Those early days of horror, he’d want to roam alone.
I’d read more
Message From Topaz
But…. I’m doing what puppies do.
Saying with joy…I really love you.
You think I’m naughty-outside I go.
So I want all your friends to know.
I am allowed to sleep on your bed.
If I’m good…that’s what you said.
I wake up happy…before six each day.
I’m a ...read more
“Inspirational” Poems
Moon Wisdom
When true lovers dream of making a wish,
look to the moon and then instead,
of wishing for gold and material things,
think of blessings and all they bring.
A person, is not the outer shell we see.
It’s what’s inside that hold the key.
We must be wise, and ...read more
Homecoming
Across the hills and valleys, I wait to hear the song.
When the quiet is broken, the music that I long.
Floats-rolls on mountain air, folds around the vales.
A special place on earth, where voices are just male.
The rise of lilting tones, grow louder at every read more
Hocus Pocus Words
Words spoken with practical touch.
May say little, but imply much.
Where does one draw the line.
It’ll be the same, till end of time.
Explosive meanings-enter the brain.
To others…do they mean the same.
Or are they tools, to win and entice.
Like a ...read more
Gentle Nature
Do we look for stars shining bright.
Or take the sky for granted at night.
Sometimes we must make the time.
A deep breath, to check all is fine.
Nature should never be thought boring.
Incoming tide can be gentle or roaring.
All controlled by a Luna magic ...read more
Emotional Gusts
Does daily life ever go to plan.
Why…should it, even if it can.
Every actions conforms to a pattern.
Slashed together-ropes-battens.
Maybe fate pulls every string.
Like a puppet, future brings.
Can we change, what us befalls.
To be brave, and then walk ...read more
Stolen Thoughts
Such inner joy, so quick to smile
Gentle shyness, in sequence file
Thoughts hidden, but eyes reveal
Hurt can come, with ease and speed
Foot in front the other, follow my lead
Dreams are waiting, you long to reap
Reality will follow, hesitate and ...read more
Leave A Dream
I set up a home, within my dreams.
Trying to focus, on what it seems.
As my thoughts close around me,
through a veil, I hope to see.
What is the future, and what’s past.
Can what I have, survive and last.
Am I to travel-my-life-world-alone.
As a terrier, ...read more
Innocent Eyes
Through the innocent eyes of a child, we start our journey through life.
Never knowing what lies ahead, so much trouble, pain and strife.
Family and friends our buffers, to support us through our pain.
Ready to wipe our tears away, change sunshine for ...read more
“Love/Romance” Poems
Special Friend
You are very special, make me smile.
Though divided, by thousands of miles.
My thoughts to you, rush every day.
You make my sun, come out to play.
You use words, never used before.
In reference to me, I ask no more.
Days are brighter, beginning to end.
So ...read more
Far Reaching Arms
Love has far reaching arms, to caress and hold.
Hearts that beat as one, to know never told.
As love will ensure, the future unfolds.
Share special times, united love makes bold.
Poetry a form, of communication and hope.
When you’re alone, makes easier to ...read more
Intimate Glance – In Splendour Longed
Intimate glance, as eyes meet,
flicker crosses-a smile creep,
across a face, that shows love,
softens features, as love does.
As body leans, apart they stay,
wanting touch, emotional play.
None denies the special thrill,
two spirits merge, a passion ...read more
Separation
Can you recall, that heartfelt inner pain.
Nothing can compare, just isn’t the same.
Takes your breath, twists you inside.
Makes you wonder, if loves on your side.
Wake in the morning, it’s the first thing.
No longer warm--with special inner zing.
It takes ...read more
Truly Physical
Physical love is for those who boundaries push.
One moment shy-reserve, changes with a whoosh.
Animated with rapid glance, seeking eyes flashes.
Anyone watching, doesn’t need to join dots- dashes.
Electric power-surge, eye movement vibrations.
Never stand ...read more
Love Unconditional
Tell me have you ever thought.
Of dreams and fortunes sought.
And how seekers hopes are caught.
As precious gifts cannot be bought.
They are given with perfect love.
Released…as freedom to a dove.
To fly –roam free of life’s cage.
Something cherished as we read more
Sexual Hocus-Pocus
Power surge through air space, makes you aware,
that two people sharing the room, act like a pair,
of dancers in mode, around each other circle,
yet what they propose-neither physical-verbal.
It’s more a feeling, animation bordering fire,
makes situation ...read more
“Miscellaneous” Poems
Dreams Are Free
To climb the ladder of success.
We have to strive to do our best.
Our parents try to build our dreams.
Dreams are free, when talent’s lean.
Some are born to make the grade.
Knocking plodders in the shade.
To marry a star can be a strain.
They’ll stand ...read more
Friends
Time never stands still,
and decisions made seal,
fate for others, as we go,
through life hoping to know.
How the future goes for us,
through a life without fuss,
how we accept our life to be,
whether happy holds the key.
Accept we need ...read more
No Tears
I sensed the hush silence as you walked away.
But I made a decision for me that day.
Our dreams and hopes were to be shared.
I might walk alone, but I won’t be scared.
Yes you’ll watch from the shadows I know.
And many times when you’re feeling ...read more
Words
Stillness so sweet.
Peace-lovers seek.
Solace and beauty.
Nature: not duty.
Time that drifts.
God’s given gift.
Moon, and stars,
twinkle afar.
Sun gives worth.
On nature’s wealth.
Rain-drink wonder.
Energy-type ...read more
Double Back…Then Stop…Observe
What made me stop, then double back.
Because he had something, others lacked
Tall, a friendly smile, he waited a click
Camera light flash—pose-waited-picked.
At ease in his surroundings, appeared quite bold
I waited and hoped, that all his pictures, be ...read more