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The Horse
On the hill, in the distance as the sun’s rays poured on the land. Regally overlooking his admirers while standing out for his own brilliance. A horse. The white horse, needing no knight nor shining armour. Dazzling in his own beauty, an outstanding reminder of natural good. A fleeting moment never forgotten. Burned into my…
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The Siren
The song of the siren wails in the distance. And yet, even now when it is heard backs shiver, eyes dart and all minds thinking the same – ‘Please let it pass’. For a moment, just a brief moment we are all the same. Children listening, imitating the high tuneless pitch. The young harshly reminded…
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Just Give Me Peace
I’m in the sunshine Finally. Surrounded by the daily battles of all my feathered friends. The sparrows fight for food, the crows squawk their daily news, the seagulls add to the natural orchestra. Just enjoying the peace. Then the music starts, the lawn mowers and that loud car that needs to be revved more than…
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The Power of a Hug
If I’m angry and say things I don’t mean If I’m sad but can’t explain why The day my workload has overwhelmed me Or if I look like I need to cry If I tried my best but it failed When I’m so tired I tell you ‘I’m done’ On those days you know I…
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The New Me
Some bits wobble some bits wibble some bits move more than they should. Some bits shoogle (look it up on Google), don’t ask where – that would be rude! Some hair grey, some turned white, how’d that happen overnight? Some bits ache for goodness sake, hard to bend and get upright. But contented I do…
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Lessons you have taught me
What do you mean to me? What lessons can you teach? I wait so I am patient. I trust so I have hope. I get excited so I know I feel joy. And as I get to watch you grow, get to look after you – watch you get stronger and more independent. Till that…
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Advice for our teenage son
Do not fret, you will grow. Don’t worry, you will see changes, in you and others. Take your time, you don’t get ‘today’ again; there is no rush. No rush to grow or change, no rush for decisions to be made. Things happen when they will, and you will cope. Cast those fears aside. Let…
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I tried to bake a sourdough loaf but….
I got weavils in my flour self-rising and the plain. I’d started making bread Now I’ll need to start again!
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To All The Mountains
Can I say majestic, would that be enough? To describe all of your beauty and challenges we love? Some will risk their life so they’ll see all of you; to climb your rocky perils and marvel at your view. Others will take pictures or paint or sculpt or draw. The one thing we all share…
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Farewell February
February – it’s time to go, don’t forget your ice, your snow. Take your rain and cold dark nights, grab your wind that stings and bites. It’s time for March with longer days, it’s time to see the sun’s bright rays. We need the bulbs to waken too, their slumber leaves along with you. Winter…
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Questioning Poems
For those people who like their poetry short but thoughtful…….. The Clock What would you do to The Clock? Would you stop it, rewind it, slow it down a little? Or maybe you are happy to leave it ticking? Sleep Did you? Could you? Have you had enough? Need more? Want more? Is it something…
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Good News
I didn’t dare hope – could this really be true? Seems we are the last to hear. You. Are. Gone. Everyone knew but us but I don’t care. You are gone. My shoulders feel lighter, my spirit feels higher and I’ve never slept better – all because you are gone. I don’t hear your shouting,…