I wrote this poem on Christmas Eve 1984, I had just turned 17. Whereas Time (1983) was written in a sombre, reflective mood, this poem expresses gratitude and hope. Merry X-Mas and Happy Holidays to all – may your life
Christmas ‘84
Making a dream come true
Back in 2020 when I started typing my almost 40-year-old poems, I never imagined that just 2 years later I would publish my first book of poems! My late father had wanted to publish my poems back in the 1980s,
Phoenix
I wrote Phoenix in 1988, 20 years old. Despite the painful human experience of hurt and betrayal, the soul remains undiminished. The Phoenix rises again from the ashes. Compare this poem to Ascension, written in 2023, with its message of