

Cinquain Poems themed on Growth – ChildhoodA canvas brightDreams painted in laughterInnocence dances freelyTime shifts AdolescenceA bridge of changeQuestions painted… READ MORE
In silence,He stands alone,Heart pounding like distant drums,Courage battles fear within,A soldier’s breath. Ghosts of doubtWhisper in shadows,Yet he tightens… READ MORE
EasterJoyful, vibrantBunnies hopping, eggs hidingCelebrating spring’s bright arrivalSpringtime By Paul Baldry (LongJohn) A light celebration of Easter’s colour and energy,this… READ MORE
Soaring high above the doubt and fear,Steadfast hearts begin to persevere.Sweeping challenges like autumn leaves,Serenely knowing courage never leaves. Surging… READ MORE
Resounding courage echoes through the storm,Raging winds cannot break my inner form.Remembering strength that dwells within my core,Reaching beyond the… READ MORE
A — sharp as a peak against the morning gray,the first mark on a blank map. Exploring new heightswhere air… READ MORE
A boy in his chair, eyes fixed on the blue,Dreams of soaring high, like the birds he once knew.No wheels… READ MORE
Soft downy feathers Nestled in branches of oak Tiny heart beating Wings slowly growing Stretching thin and fragile self Mother’s… READ MORE
Reflections on Life
Self‑Discovery and Identity — “What Was and What Will Be”
“I spent my youth chasing the future.
Now I sit with coffee and watch—
others run toward theirs.”“The young chase tomorrow with urgency; the old watch it arrive —
By Paul Baldry (LongJohn)
with patience.”