Richard M : Writing

On Loan

On Loan

A Poem by Richard M


A poem written to a family member, who'd borrowed a book of mine. You know the story. Enjoy!
Keep Walking

Keep Walking

A Poem by Richard M


I remember the day so clearly, she came into my hospital room, sitting on the bed she asked, “How important is walking to you?&rdqu..
Source of Life

Source of Life

A Poem by Richard M


I have a friend who is an artist and will enter his work in an upcoming art show. I was asked to write a piece to be mounted alongside. What an honour..
The Red Strokes

The Red Strokes

A Poem by Richard M


he sees the shirt she made (years since it’s fitted, but the colours, the feeling) the green bottle sitting on the dr..
Between Bookends

Between Bookends

A Poem by Richard M


I remember it from when I was a child, t'was there my naive mind ran wild, in the corner and painted green, the brightest shade you’d ever..
To Be Together

To Be Together

A Poem by Richard M


Reflecting on my handicap, my family and family love, especially my parents.. Forms part of a bigger project, 'Journey', a collection of poetry I want..
Moments Golden

Moments Golden

A Poem by Richard M


Thinking about the growing up disabled, but with my three elder siblings. (Updated, thank you Beccy.)
Blaze!

Blaze!

A Poem by Richard M


(Why Love?) Why .... a heart, if not to love, for someone’s life to be part of, a mind, if not to know thoughts of love..
Yesterday

Yesterday

A Poem by Richard M


In the passing of a very dear friend, a beautiful old man, in his ninetieth year.
Remember Us

Remember Us

A Poem by Richard M


As we approach ANZAC Day commorations on 25 April, a call to stop and remember those who have fallen, in all theatres of war, to give us a better life..