Marshal Gebbie : Writing

This Happy, Happy Day

This Happy, Happy Day

A Poem by Marshal Gebbie


Serenely independent of ineptitude in life Unclamoured by resentment’s inconvenience and strife, When borne upon a wave of incredible blu..
Port Waikato Beach

Port Waikato Beach

A Poem by Marshal Gebbie


Lazy days and choppy waves Upon a copper sea, A breezy, warming westerly Is blowing down on me. Sunlight striking wavelets Below cl..
Christine's Man

Christine's Man

A Poem by Marshal Gebbie


Christine's ManbyMarshal GebbieI sit quietly by myselfand let your features drift through my mind,let the thrill of recollectionstimulate my eyes to w..
Sir Ed

Sir Ed

A Poem by Marshal Gebbie


Sir EdbyMarshal GebbieFrom origins of humble pieFrom parentage so bland,A simple soul with simple goalsHe sprang from South Auckland.The green, green ..
Seeking Respite, Later On

Seeking Respite, Later On

A Poem by Marshal Gebbie


A contribution from my old,disaffected, South Island mate... Ray Checketts Just after five, head down, to the car park I headDowntown is awash wi..
Spare Moments Thought of Today's Bush

Spare Moments Thought of Today's Bush

A Poem by Marshal Gebbie


Along I strolled a country pathspread with leaves of happy shade,sunspots sprinkled on the turf,insects humming in the glade.Towering gumtrees soar al..
The Money Men

The Money Men

A Poem by Marshal Gebbie


Resultant from years of financial hagglingThe Money Boys come to the foreCapitalizing on predatory tradingManipulating for profits galore.Leveraged s..
Letting Go...

Letting Go...

A Poem by Marshal Gebbie


There comes a time, my Darling, when we must all relinquish the reigns.I wrote each of our boys a letter . It spoke of our pride and love for them. It..
Spinets in the Night.

Spinets in the Night.

A Poem by Marshal Gebbie


Plucked spinets in discordTo a harmony of chorus,Sonorously pitchedOn a warm Summer eve.Balmy is the airIn a shimmering blue silenceAnd the purity of ..
Hampton Interlude

Hampton Interlude

A Poem by Marshal Gebbie


Gee it’s great to meet good people, hear strong words and see big sights, Feel the atmosphere pervading, seeping through the wrong &a..