Category: Poems

Riding the Waves

"Riding the Waves" The ocean calls my name, A soothing, constant refrain, As I make my way to the shore, To ride the waves once more. The Hawaiian sun beats down, As the surf comes crashing round, With each swell, my heart takes flight, As I paddle with all my…

Children Grow

Children grow like flowers in a field, Tall and strong, with petals unfurled. Their laughter echoes through the years, As they chase their dreams and conquer their fears. They learn to walk and talk, And soon they're running and babbling, Their minds like sponges, they soak up all they see,…

Outside My Window

Outside my window, I Can see the wind blow, trees Swaying to and fro. The sun shines bright outside Where birds take flight or on branches alight. The ocean is blue, a Dark and deep hue, on Which ships sail true. The grass is green, the Lawn looks serene, a…

Holiday Spirit

Holiday Spirit faces the blight Of poverty and paints a bright Spot on the soul, leaving behind Hearts amazed that Man is kind. Helping those less fortunate Is my idea of Holiday Spirit. Copyright © 2021 Wayne Becker

In This Life

In this life, we will know breathless love and joy, and bear witness to incredible sorrow, often more than we can stand. There will be boring days and exciting moments that will amaze, times of disillusion, seething anger, wonder and confusion. The wild and ever-changing nature of experiences and emotions…

My Screen Door

My screen door has a little rust,It is old and sags in the middle you see,The sag in the middle little like me,It keeps out the bugs but not the dust.The balmy breezes of AugustDroplets of sweat form on my ice teaAs in the parlor we chatter with glee,Enjoying the…

Thanksgiving

The chill in autumn with damp, dreary weather, The harvest all gathered before the storm. The November feast brings family together, With great delights of fall the soul to warm. Preparations first on the football field, The kitchen next with oven hot blazing, The smells, the spices, the potatoes all…

Life’s Journey

Life is a journey couples make On a road traveled together as Partners holding hands Hoping the end never to reach. Copyright © 2021 Wayne Becker

Friends

Friends are gifts, extremely Rare and hard to find, Inspiring you with new ideas, Encouraging you when you struggle, Never wanting to hurt you, going the Distance, no matter how far, and Standing by your side through thick and thin. Copyright © 2021 Wayne Becker