Anthony A. Malissa

Scotland, UK

My name is Tony Malissa. I am a 29 year old, single male. I live on a small island called Shapinsay, which is part of a group of islands in the Orkney's in Northern Scotland. My family consists of mother Doreen, brother Bruce and uncle David. My hobbies are: writing poetry, charity work wherever required, gardening, writing to pen pals, etc. Thank you to a dear friend who believes in my writing and for their generous support in making this exhibition possible for me and everyone else who reads my poetry.

Friendship

Friendship is a many splendid thing
many happy hours it can bring
If the truth be told
but you have to take the first step & be bold.

In the name of friendship kindly deeds are done
without any thought of return, there's none,
Friendship freely given each day
fills your heart with joy as you go along life's way.

Wipe away a tear
take away all the pain & fear,
And you'll know as you go through each year
the reason why you're really meant to be here.

If you hear a child cry
don't give an exasperated sigh,
Go & see what's wrong
help fill their hearts with a cheery song.

Dreams you have plenty
but some people lives are lonely & empty,
Everyone is looking for something
cheer them up & let their hearts sing.

And when the day's over and done
when you see the setting sun,
Just sit & think to yourself
at least I'm not left on life's shelf.

Inspired Thoughts

Through my trials & tribulations
I get all my inspirations
to write about all the different things
that in my life & head constantly rings.

Sometimes I cry
Sometimes I sigh
All these feelings I feel
I know instinctively they're real.

Sometimes I smile
makes me feel good for a while
Then I get serious
feeling broody, moody & all mysterious.

If they made never ending oceans
they would constantly be full of my emotions
That permanently battle with each other
no longer do I need to worry or bother.

Take each day as it comes
breathe a sigh of relief each day when it goes
Just glad another day to be alive
but why do I have to struggle & strive.

These should be happy days
in so many different ways
Why do I feel perplexed & confused
have I or have I not been used?!?