Fear in a Child’s Eyes

Unable to sleep,
worries turning the cogs of her mind.
Stories overheard,
an imagination stirred.
Friends with family in danger,
war becoming a reality.
My child,
affected from afar.
Just from hearing the news,
imagine her being the news.

Words © Neil Hayes and neilhayeswrites

Pennies

Pennies won't do,
when your desires are constant.
More means fulfilment,
but only if there is a ceiling.
If the container has no limits,
then when is enough?
Shiny or dull,
what is their value?
Nothing,
while you sit and wish for more.
Something,
when you know your own worth.

Words © Neil Hayes and neilhayeswrites

Soggy Leaves

Ensure it is cooked,
it shouldn't be crispy.
That is what they said,
way back when.
Grey leaves,
swimming in stinky water.
Eat up,
it's good for you!
Arms crossed,
a battle of wills.
Cabbage,
rediscovered as an adult.
All those years of hate,
make it crunchy and tasty.

Words © Neil Hayes and neilhayeswrites

For Sale

Neighbourhood fears
Surely, few would want
There will be tears
Will they mean nought?

A patch of green
Inhabited by hare
A wad of green
Could make it bare

Instead of nature's wonders
What will there be?
Nowhere to wander
Only concrete to see

Words © Neil Hayes and neilhayeswrites

Orbital

One has his own course
another is on hers.
What are the chances
that they shall ever meet?
How many dimensions
are they moving through?
What forces are acting upon them?
An astronomical chance,
a seemingly infinite number.
But it still happens.
They meet, connect, and bond.

Words © Neil Hayes and neilhayeswrites