it's dim world we live in, ridden with heartache, pain and falling tears

why can we not turn this numbing pain into joy where tears,

are replaced by creation's opposite, revitalising raindrops?

Hidden in the darkened

foilage, of his claustral, enclosure,

an ogled freak…

Only vaguely aware,

of the August winds', unhampered wake

Gracefully accepting,

enduring

Suffering, eased only by the knowing,

that he will soon, be transcending,

into the next life, into a perpetual existence

Into a long awaited release

With the last breath of life,

finally released!

An unreal, man-made life,

blissfully ended

March 2002

Deon Viljoen

winter

the cold winter

all leaves now disappeared

once colourful flowers withered

our wonderful, pleasant, so colourful…

world now dull, all gone

no colour, all so glum

fever, shiver

winter

summer

lively summer

trees in full glorious bloom

just wonderful uplifting scent

…bright yellow, lavender, pink and crimson

smiles, happiness replacing gloom

the grey gone, in a blink

sunny laughter

summer

May 2002

Deon Viljoen

a luscious, abundant pasture

Undisturbed, by man's,

hectic society

Constant availibity, God's vow…

Cherishing the mere tranquility, of nature

Accepting, the stillness,

the simplicity

Living only in the now

Unconcerned with life's hassles, the future…

Just plentifulness,

God's gift, for eternity

March 2002

Deon Viljoen

Attempting,

life's journey,

willingly

Blossoms proudly

Boasting,

So exciting!

Isn't life, lovely?

Whithering suddenly

Aching, suffering

Life ending…

Sadly

Jan2002

Deon Viljoen

Is never out of his way

Oh, what a dull clichè!

Some might say

I, for one, hold a different attitude

I'm living proof of many a celebrated,

Well-deserved rest,

Where Mother Nature, revealed her best

I appreciate the mood She creates

A mood so contagious!

Revitalising, for many a weary mind

A place of solitude, for mankind

Her awesome splendour,

Always guaranteed!

Away from the hustle and bustle of city life…

Just what I need!

March 2002

Deon Viljoen

The birds, and the bees

The majestic trees, the colourful leaves..

From the tiny ant, to the majestic elephant

Béáuty, being the constant

But, He does not only, give to us!

No! He also taketh away…

Amazing how in just, an instant

He can take, all your sorrows, away!

The birds, and the bees

The majestic trees, the colourful leaves..

Happiness and love in abundance

Pray and keep your stance!

Against the Devil, the ónly decoy…

to take away, God's given joy!

March 2002

Deon Viljoen

Will I ever, be able to finish,

this enormous task

Is it not, too much to ask?

Sitting here, in my office so cramped

A typical jail, that needs, to be revamped

Not what I need, will lust for life, not deminish?

How do we survive?

Corporate life, so corrupt

Depraved, without everything we always loved

What a glorious life in Nature, awaits!

Out there, so outstanding!

Sitting here, is beyond…understanding!

April 2002

Deon Viljoen

Have you ever experienced,

the powerful escape,

of the outdoors, Nature's scent

What a wonderful means or pure,

nourishment, soothing the soul,

back into shape, God's natural cure,

to rid you of the gruelling,

day-to-day, worries and stress,

of city life, a miserable being

Why suffer? Get out there!

Enjoy the wonderful gift,

out there, for all to share

April 2002

Deon Viljoen

What a wonderful new feeling!

Technology, left at home

No cellphones, no computers, only easy living!

Adventure, excitement and thèn some!

What is better than experiencing, outdoor life?

The Serengeti, the Bura-Bura! You just have to let,

Adventure, wildlife… into your, now stressful life

Oh! Everyday, a stunning dawn, a stunning sunset!

Adrenalin pumping, almost everyday!

Lions, baboons, hyenas, majestic elephant…

They're all out there! Don't tell me you can't

It's up to you, to live like this, everyday!

April 2002

Deon Viljoen