FROM THE POET

This is a series of poems written by John Svododa over a number of years. There are times of peak-where numerous poems were written & there are also times of lows where there are long periods between each poem. As the author is trying to reach a goal of 1001 (and then retire!!) it was never envisaged that this would be done over a short period of time. Poems can be humorous, ridiculing someone or something, show a meaning of hurt or love or even project feelings that not necessarily be directed to the same person/thing, can be a reflection of life or to be life. Most poems are trying to send a message to the reader be it not understandable or nonsense.

The idea of this poet is not to have any ill feelings against anyone but to be read by young whom can learn about life – and by the elderly look back at what could have been. Some are very personal- but who cares when you are currently living in a life that has total enjoyment. Suggestion is not to criticize but to take in the enjoyment of creative poetry make it meaningful and thus may be you can be an author.

SO NOW:

Please Read On!

Tuesday, 5 October 1982

Poem Number 1 - Camping at Crookhaven Point - 5/10/1982

Oh! We’re ready for Jury,
Playing songs with his guitar.
To remember this night,
Forever and ever.

With a voice like Beverley’s,
And Jury’s guitar,
Whenever they sing,
They light our lives.

When the campfire’s burning,
There is Greg with his great jokes,
And they’ll keep on laughing,
Until they hear them twice.

There was Tuppence, Jenny and Vienna,
Who took pictures constantly?
But when Tuppence took the pictures,
She took nothing but beer.

As we’ll always remember,
Camping at Crook Haven Point,
With all the days we had fun,
And the fishing was great!

But there’s the time that we all met,
John’s best friend,
“George crab”,         
Or 'Ribot'!

Chorus: And we’ll always be happy,
When jury arrives,
It not the gift his got,
But how he sings his songs.