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SILENCE
To sit and appreciate silence. Noises all brought down to naught. Allowing time for reflection allowing time for thought. A modern day extravagance A dream so many hold, to sit and appreciate silence and ponder on times new and old. A state one dreams of achieving, a situation so seldom found. To let thoughts form…
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Reflections of another
The camera never lies they say, but I hope the mirror does, for all I see is the reflection of another. I’m still me but I see her. A much older woman, with years etched upon her face. I remember the younger image, how can I not compare? I see the time passed, the laughs,…
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The Biggest Compliment
We worry, us parents, don’t we? The future brings such anxiety, even today brings concerns: Does he sleep enough Is the food healthy Am I making the right choices What else should I do What should I stop doing? On and on the record plays in our heads. So one day I thought to ask…
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Daily Prompt #7 ‘What do you listen to while you work?’
Well that would depend on the type of work so I’ll go through my top 3. If I am writing, say at the laptop or on paper – yes, I am old-school and I still use paper. In fact, it is probably my favourite way to write as there is something about the flow of…
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Exciting News! A new poetry book is now available on Amazon Kindle – and guess who the author is?!
Yes, I’ve finally got a poetry book finished and on Amazon Kindle and I am so excited to share the news with you. ‘A Plateful of Poetry’ is available now. I have shared many of my poems on the blog and people seemed to like them so if you or someone you know enjoys poetry…
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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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