Mike O'Hare's Blog – February 2010 Archive (3)

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I wrote this short poem just after the Tsunami hit back in 2005. As we've just passed the fourth anniversary, I thought it was appropriate to post it here. Whether it's about Tsunamis or Earthquakes, the words still fit.



A SURVIVOR’S LAMENT



By



Mike O’Hare



Claim me not yon winter’s tide

Your wrath cuts sway yet does not hide

The palm bends nigh as I embrace its girth

Its roots hold fast beneath the earth



I cling for life at… Continue

One of the major contributions which determines and distinguishes a great movie from a not-so-great movie is location. When moving home, it’s all about location, location, location. We live in a three-dimensional world with great emphasis put on the material aspects of life. So why not make the most of it? Being there (location) is what triggers our five natural senses so that we can experience – and enjoy – the environment. Our emotions complete the job in hand and help us to tread new paths… Continue