Although I aim to keep in touch
Each day, dear Lord, there is so much
That keeps on rushing through my brain
I fear my prayer may be in vain.
Though I sit still when all is ... Read More
Help of Christians, holy Mother
Patron of our great South Land
Hear the prayers we set before you
Help us all to understand
We must live with love and justice
In a world beset... Read More
Lord, I cannot see your face
But I have beheld your majesty
In the grandeur of snow-clad mountains
Your glory in sunrise over the ocean
And your beauty in stars and moonlight.
I ha... Read More
There are many holy places in great cities of the world
In cathedrals, that are symphonies in stone
And in little rustic churches where the humble people pray
For holiness is judged by God... Read More
Electric light poles litter the landscape
Except in salubrious suburbs
Where aesthetically minded planners
Had the sense to put the cables
Underground.
Yet they have a useful uglin... Read More
Santa Claus was working overtime
And came home very late
His wife was waiting up for him
With his dinner on a plate.
But when the clock struck half-past three
Her patience had... Read More
Folk in the northern hemisphere
Look down on us and think we’re queer
They shake their heads and wonder why
We’re holding Christmas in July.
Perhaps they think we can&r... Read More
Four children sleeping
Dreaming of tomorrow
Frangipanis floating
Silently to earth
Midnight bells pealing
Shattering the silence
Heralding the dawning
Of the Saviour... Read More
There are fourteen people on this earth
Due in part to my endeavour
All are good to look upon
And all of them are clever
In one way or another.
I was only sweet sixteen
When I ... Read More
My sister made a dress for me
When I was just eighteen
Ice-blue taffeta it was;
I pinned on a bunch of violets
And wore it to a ball,
And thought that I was lovely,
As all girl... Read More