THANKS FOR THE BUSINESS

South Africa

There is no place more lovely in the world

Than that which nestles on the Southern tip

Of Africa.  With coast line gently curled

Between two mighty oceans.  Where a ship

Can hide from storms ferocious or can cruise

Upon a blue and balmy azure sea.

A land of contrast and stupendous views

Of nature in majestic panoply

Of variation.  Where one can decide

To work or play;  to strive;  to dig for gold;

Where first and third world jostle side by side

And where it never gets too hot nor cold.

A piece of heaven missing from above

South Africa.  The land I truly love.

Thanks for the Business

Written when I was employed by Old Mutual as a thank you card to those who I visited. 

It's usually quite hard to find

A person who will feel inclined

To spend some time establishing

Just what the future has to bring!

So when I do, I like to send

A special "Thank You" to that friend,

For giving up his time for me

To help with his prosperity!

And I would like to say to you

"If there is more that I can do,

To help with your security,

Don't hesitate to contact me,

And I will do my very best

To satisfy what you request,

And help with what you need to do,

To make your every dream come true."

Jim Strickland – written 28^th June 2011