Author Archives: westerlygale

My son, my child, I no longer see.He was of my world, a part of me.My pride in him knew no boundsWhich deepened through the years I found.Did he know in his heart my love for him?Did I show it enough when his life was grim?Did he realise I set him free – to be,RatherContinue reading “My Son”

My life is lived in a different place,will I see again a loved one’s face?In the land where I was born so long ago,to be personally there with all those I know.Life is fleeting, fast moves it’s flow,a day is precious, each moment, more so.But with every end comes a new beginning,enriching our hope whichContinue reading “So Long”

Once he was living and always there,willing to listen, to give and share. When out in the world away on my ownI always knew I would see him at home. What grief and pain he had to bearwere soon accepted as his fair share. The joy and delight in those his ownFilled him afresh wheneverContinue reading “Ascension”

The Father wept, his child was missing,no more hugs with laughter and kisses.Time together, sharing , listening,feeling so proud watching him grow.unable to guide, out there on his own.Is he in peril? where can he be?I have to search for he is part of me.it doesn’t matter how many I have,whether boys or girls, goodContinue reading “Missing”

Lean back on the cross, lean back, receivethe gift given free our Lord achieved. At a cost so great to one so pure,to make humanity’s future sure. In fulfilling needs to make men whole,making mankind sons of God his goal. As each self dies and receives new birth,his resurrection is ours on earth. In thankingContinue reading “The Cross”

Just like a seed I am part of God’s harvest.His longing for souls to turn towards him.Each day to decide what can I give himbut all of myself, to be, just for him.To give thanks and enjoy all that he gives me,to rejoice and share all that I can.To accept, love and listen to allContinue reading “God’s Harvest”

Still to each one our Saviour comes,Give thanks to Him today.Let everyone rejoice with heart and hands and voice,For Christ our Lord is King,Who gives us everything,For Christ the Lord our God is King.Come let us share all that we have,That Christ Himself gave us.For everyone needs love ,acceptance, joy and truth,For all the worldContinue reading “Joy to the World”

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Let the children comeunencumbered by parents hate.Let the children comewithout societies rules to rigid,with help too late.Let the children comewith hope not filled with fear,clinging on so tightly to all they think is dear.Let all the children come,every creed, colour and race,giving to others the freedomthat they have found misplaced.Let the children comewith joy, expectant,Continue reading “Jesus said “Let the children come to me””

It’s the people, who make the difference,The friends you call to see.The family who come to visitAnd then stay on for tea.The places we visit are lovely,The earth is a wonderful place.Without people, it would be lonelyNot to see a friendly face.The gift of life we’ve been givenWe are meant to live to the full.ToContinue reading “Giving Without Reserve”