Poetry 

All poetry on this page is covered by copyright through Shadowlight Publishing, Ipswich, Queensland, Australia

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I Am Here For You
By Elizabeth Waterhouse
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Do not be afraid, I am here for you
And I come, my unknown friend,
With my fire hose, boat, or bulldozer
To help in any possible way I can
It does not matter who you are
If you are rich, or if you are poor
Religion, politics, or the color of your skin
I am here for you in this hour of need
I’ve come to save you, my fellow human being.

© Poem Shadowlight Publishing 2023​

Never Despair
By Elizabeth Waterhouse

They were so proud of all their possessions
Treasures found throughout the years
Unable to pay bills, all were taken away
Yet they still had each other to cling to
So, they picked up the pieces and started again
Never despair; there is always light at the end of the tunnel.

© Poem Shadowlight Publishing 2023

True Friends
By Elizabeth Waterhouse

The word friend is sometimes casually given
To people who enter our lives but briefly
True friends are always there
 They share your laughter, and your joy
Your tears, your heartache and your dreams
True friends are to be treasured 
And should never be taken for granted.

© Shadowlight Publishing 2023 

The Sun Rises
by Lord R.e. Taylor​

​The Sun rises on a new day
A young child climbs from the rubble
Crawling over the bodies of her family
She finds her last loved-one
A teddy bear given her at her birth
Even with her best friend with her
She still feels alone and helpless
And this October 8th is just the first day
Of many lonely days filled with heartache

© Poem – XXI/IV/MMXXIV
LRET

​Hiding Abuse
by Lord R.e. Taylor

Every day it is the same
Hours at the mirror
Adding more and more make-up
Hiding bruises from the night before
Another abused woman no one will ever see

© Poem – XII/III/MMXXIV
LRET