Archive | Poetry

Please Accept Me As I Am….. a reflective and poignant poem on video.

October 6, 2022

Having been chronically ill since 1996, writing poetry gave me the motivation I sought to carry on writing. Having lost my confidence and self-esteem the words below came to me within hours.This poem was first written in 2002 before my husband and I decided to live in the mountains of southwest.....

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Dawn and a New Day

June 9, 2022

Dawn took me by the hand. Together, we ventured along the stony path. Moisture ridden grasses caressed my legs. And, into the silent forest, we stepped wrapped into the mist of early morning light. Suddenly alone, the day spread out before me, like the green fields and sweeping valleys ahead......

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A Bit of a Day

May 12, 2022

Have you ever had a day- When it all goes wrong? Everything you touch breaks, cracks or falls, Your mobile phone goes missing, You bump the car, You bang your head, you hit your knee, Your computer overheats then crashes This is not how it is supposed to be. ‘Let.....

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Poetry – ‘Menopause’

November 6, 2020

You have reached a time in your life, when you’re relaxed, feel confident, chilled and mellow.

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A Bit of a Day

November 24, 2019

Have you ever had a day- When it all goes wrong? Everything you touch, breaks, cracks or falls, Your mobile phone goes missing, You bump the car, You bang your head, you hit your knee, Your computer overheats then crashes This is not how it is supposed to be. ‘Let.....

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