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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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Are you happy to age?
There are certain facts in life which we do not currently have the power to alter: Time will pass We all age We all die The ageing process has been on my mind a lot over the last few years. I think, if I’m honest, it has been since my mum died 8…
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Goodbyes are so difficult
I’ve been reading a lot lately. Sounds more high brow than it actually is – I know people have book lists for this year but I doubt many, if any, of the books I read will feature on these! I do have a copy of ‘Pride and Prejudice’ which I intend to read, I also…
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Doesn’t anyone read books anymore?
We are at the stage now of moving from having a ‘child’ to having a ‘teenager’ and with that comes a re-arranging his bedroom! Dearest Son has one of those beds that has a ladder which gives a large amount of space underneath – currently FULL of storage boxes of all shapes and sizes. We…
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The Bad Boss
The things he wants to do, the path that he has planned. The games he learns to play, to beat the other man. The face he tries to think with, the one he’ll use to talk. The lengths he has to take, to stand out from the flock. Different roles are taken on, the words…
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Timewasters
Clock watching by day Hoping, waiting for each second to pass. This has happened for years now. And at night, Hoping for the clock to slow down. The time always passes Especially at night Because at night we are busy And by day we waste Time. Soon all the days will be passing Before we…
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How has your week been?
I’m not sure how I would describe this week, it’s been a real mixed bag of highs and lows. I have had to try extra hard to find the silver lining, the brighter side of life, which is something I always try to do these days. The home-schooling is going along nicely and we are…
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Changes Within
There are changes I’ve noticed in my body; My arteries are now highways for hormones, my joints are community centres for pain, fat cells find new homes – daily and always bring their friends. I have someone elses face, I’m not even sure all those thoughts are mine. I’m sure I’ve tasted motivation, but can…
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10 Steps to help you look after you!
Can you think of other things to add – what helps you to look after you every day?
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A Winters Day
Darkness falls temperature falls snow falls and the time goes on, as shadows die the sun will rise and the birds will wake to sing their morning song – “Up, up and live this day”!
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Seasonal Shopping
I knew it was going to happen but I think I noticed it more this time because Dearest Son saw it and commented loudly about it. What am I talking about? Picture the scene: it was the last few days before Christmas and we had nipped into a local shop for a few bits and…
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