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Surviving a New Phase
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May 15, 2012 11:29 pm
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SURVIVING A NEW PHASE
One minute she’s riding ponies, Daddies little girl
But suddenly her life becomes an emotional whirl
Losing interest in riding and her boring school life
Yet not quite ready for a load of trouble and strife
Desiring freedom to have fun, enjoy all she could
Yet her parents contained her, frustrated she stood
She made a show of taking the dog for a long walk
And met up with her friends to make plans and talk
A major crossroad needs debate and common sense
It is easy to be tempted to the wrong side of a fence
Coping with wild hormones, facing what lies ahead
Learning to organise and cope, not hideaway in bed
Decisions lay heavy on the shoulders of young folk
Independent and stubborn and treating life as a joke
She was no exception and had to learn to slow down
Preparing for a bright future with a smile not a frown
Nothing’s easy but she was determined to make good
It was goodbye to ponies to move on from childhood
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Words
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May 14, 2012 11:36 pm
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WORDS
Letters mean nothing if they don’t form a word
Typing without looking, the result often absurd
Sign language is great, a spoken word is unique
Giving most of us a voice, opportunities to seek
It is fascinating to hear different pronunciations
People and accents from myriads of destinations
Words can cause confusion, but with a lot of fun
Children so amusing as they try to ask a question
There are words that have more than one meaning
People invent their own, that often need screening
New generations are more outrageous than the last
Some old words survive, like a blast from the past
Words make up stories, poems and interesting news
People can air their thoughts and consider all views
Communication is easy, but the spoken word is best
To speak words face to face simply passes every test
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Love's Triumph
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May 12, 2012 11:25 pm
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LOVE’S TRIUMPH
Sitting by a window, his eyes were sharp and clear
Knowing that soon his sweetest love would appear
The sun twinkled amidst a haze of scented flowers
He watched and waited, as he done for many hours
Peeping round the curtains, his heart missing a beat
A shadow emerged together with softly tapping feet
As she paused, looking up and risking a gentle wave
A quick nod in reply was the only indication he gave
He swiftly gathered his bags leaving at a jaunty pace
Soon again enraptured by her beautifully framed face
Soft golden curls tumbled as their lips melted in a kiss
Never before experiencing such emotion of sheer bliss
Hand in hand they walked away, destination unknown
Whatever the consequence, they would tackle it alone
Forbidding orders create a stubbornness seated within
Together they were strong and love united would win
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People Watching
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May 10, 2012 10:42 pm
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PEOPLE WATCHING
People watching, a fascinating revealing trait
Passing the time when faced with a long wait
No judgement or hassle, fun with imagination
Try sitting and watching in a busy train station
Expressions on faces give an insight to a mind
One can smile with amusement, not be unkind
Hurried steps, a frown, perhaps someone’s late
Eyes searching round, maybe waiting for a date
Folks wandering, not knowing which way to go
Drifting with crowds, meandering with the flow
Notice boards flashing with information on show
People shouting at kiosks, with their tales of woe
Struggling with heavy cases, no help comes along
Pausing to have coffee, hoping it is hot and strong
The hustle and bustle has an atmosphere of its own
Nowadays interrupted by strange tones of a ‘phone
Relaxing with a smile, watching the world pass by
Raises thoughts and emotions to an inquisitive eye
It’s good to observe, leave with a spring in the step
Feeling free and individual, something not to forget
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Chocolate Heaven
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May 9, 2012 11:51 pm
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CHOCOLATE HEAVEN
Chocolate, mouth-watering comfort and sheer delight
The mere mention of the word and eyes become alight
A promise of heaven to calm nerves and a crazy mind
Never mind the guilt trip and folks trying to be unkind
Those precious moments, to enjoy and savour the taste
Capture the divine pleasure, not a single sliver to waste
A self-satisfied smile and a little voice that says yummy
Sucking on messy fingers just like a child with a dummy
Confident knowing you’ve some more chocolate to hide
And when the urge is there take your taste-buds for a ride
Coveting the hidden treat with secrecy heightening desire
The emotions are inspired and the spirit sparkles with fire
Blemishes on the skin and gaining a few pounds in weight
Acceptable hazards for the chocolate gift, and simply fate
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Hope
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May 8, 2012 11:30 pm
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HOPE
Where is the hope without dreams and wishes
Something to ease the chore of washing dishes
Cleaning the house, cooking and ironing to do
Opportunities to day dream are often quite few
Where is the hope with no friends there to share
No-one to talk to, happy knowing that they care
Goading one into action offering help and advice
A sympathetic ear as unshed tears cloud the eyes
Where is the hope when days just blend together
Oblivious of time and unconcerned with weather
Imagination dulls as pictures fade from the mind
A greyness overtakes, leaving brightness behind
Hope lies eternal, deep within each heart and soul
Inspiring determination where nothing takes a toll
Keeping true to oneself, not following like a sheep
To smile at everything, dreams sweet when asleep
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A Bit of Thought
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May 7, 2012 11:25 pm
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A BIT OF THOUGHT
Oh no not again I moan and mutter to myself
The things I want are always on the top shelf
The days are past for climbing up the shelves
People around only bothered with themselves
Finding it all frustrating, I now have a choice
And feeling positive I suddenly find my voice
Waiting until a likely victim comes into sight
I pounce in request, sure to give them a fright
Usually they respond and reach the item I need
Sometimes they glare and then retreat, at speed
Trying to find an assistant is just a hopeless task
Although I could walk to a service desk and ask
The service desk is at the other end of the store
The queue is long, I can’t be bothered anymore
I go without the item, the store missing out too
Why not duplicate items lower down, just a few
It cannot be that difficult making an easier shop
And would certainly stop many throwing a strop
A bit of thoughtful assistance for us shorter folk
Inspiring more spending, surely a master stroke
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You Are On My Mind
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May 6, 2012 3:37 am
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YOU ARE ON MY MIND
Every waking hour and always haunting my dreams
You are on my mind
When rain glistens on cobbles, road running streams
You are on my mind
When the world is obscured by mists of swirling fog
You are on my mind
When I am up bright and early, walking with the dog
You are on my mind
When I am lost in soft white flakes of spinning snow
You are on my mind
When I am frozen to the bone with my face all aglow
You are on my mind
When I’m gazing in wonder at the sky alive with stars
You are on my mind
When brooding clouds explode to leave a trail of scars
You are on my mind
When I follow the drifting moon playing hide and seek
You are on my mind
When I smile with a remembrance of our past so unique
You are on my mind
When I can’t sleep and tears flow silently down my face
You are on my mind
When I escape into imagination and see a different place
You are on my mind
When I count my blessings for the memories in my heart
You are on my mind
When I feel the richness in my soul that the images impart
You are on my mind
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Happy Flying
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May 4, 2012 12:50 am
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HAPPY FLYING
My three baby Blackbirds have flown their nest
And the parents are away, for a well-earned rest
There’s little evidence in their abandoned home
They were so well protected until ready to roam
A rich abundance of food helped them to mature
Though their future always exciting and obscure
I wonder where they go, on the flight to freedom
The world to them must seem huge and awesome
Filled with danger and challenges just to survive
But for now we wish them the joy of being alive
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A Lesson in the Wilderness
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May 1, 2012 11:14 pm
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A LESSON IN THE WILDERNESS
Laughing and joking, overflowing with high spirits
Scoffing at danger thinking they knew all the limits
Well stocked with food, water and medical supplies
And nets to protect them from mosquitoes and flies
Contingency plans ready and equipment all in place
Filled with enthusiasm they set off at a jaunty pace
An exciting, mysterious world, the jungle beckoned
After steady progress, their resolve never weakened
Exhausted and pitching their tents they settled down
The four of them alone and far from their hometown
Elated, yet fearful, as jungle noises kept them awake
Ignoring sore blisters, tummy rumbles and backache
That night the heartless rain never ceased its torment
Releasing its bitter tears in endless torrents of lament
An eerie mist prevailed, when at last the siege abated
Amidst rivulets of mud all their things were saturated
All their best efforts had not protected as they thought
Survival the true reality from adventure they’d sought
Not sure which way to go they were confused and lost
The damp murky air changing everything, to their cost
They decided to sit things out and ration their supplies
Each taking a turn to stay alert, the situation to apprise
Using an old-fashioned compass they squelched along
Uplifting their hearts by continually bursting into song
The roar of tumbling water rewarded confidences held
Soon to reach their goal, knowing they had all excelled
The weary explorers embraced the friends waiting there
Grateful in seeing them and happily accepting their care
But harsh lessons had been learnt, to stand in good stead
Take some time to consider, don’t be ready to rush ahead
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