Category Archives: Poems

For my True Love:

Posted on December 25, 2011 by

Reini and Children: so you’ll remember today. Readers: Do you all know the song Twelve days of Christmas? I used it as a basis for my husband’s Christmas present. (He works hard and spends little money on himself, so it’s … Continue reading →

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Pre-op

Posted on November 10, 2011 by

The surgeon told me it’s a tiny little ten minute operation and really I have no need to worry. The risks are minute and the benefits could be dramatic. Additionally, the procedure itself offers an opportunity for sleep. So I … Continue reading →

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A cat and rat tale

Posted on May 27, 2011 by

We’ve a neighbouring cat who likes to kill rats and leave them as gifts on the front door mat I know I shouldn’t treat such love and affection with pure rejection But, in truth, there is something uncouth about a … Continue reading →

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Midnight wanderer

Posted on May 17, 2011 by

The midnight wanderer wakes at night his feet are itchy full of flight He leaves his room abandons bed she hears his footsteps on the stairs She listens to the sounds below unsure, afraid of what he’ll do She tries … Continue reading →

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That’s a day in the life of a typical teenage girl

Posted on April 16, 2011 by

They stay in their beds don’t raise their sleepy heads There’s noise all around but they do not hear a sound Then they can’t sleep at night, have trouble switching off the light The bathroom’s full of potions all kinds … Continue reading →

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List freak

Posted on March 31, 2011 by

I like lists and charts with boxes to tick an inventory of choices to pick I like organisation or-der-li-ness I like collation of information It’s hard to see when you visit me you have to look for example: for a … Continue reading →

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The first arrival

Posted on March 14, 2011 by

Joni sometimes I wonder where you came from so stylish so à la mode you know just how to pick out those clothes (unlike me) Every day I look and see in you beauty You float you glide into a … Continue reading →

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The Ultimate Question

Posted on March 6, 2011 by

Lori asked a question last night, at the dinner table, of all places. It is for me the ultimate question. Although I can answer it quite easily. Lori asked: “What would you do if you found out you only had … Continue reading →

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A Valentine Comedy

Posted on February 14, 2011 by

The day started well I entered the room You lay on the bed All a-swish and a-swoon. A gift on my pillow Beside your sweet head Chocolates And flowers Of varying sorts Set in my tin, to bake me a … Continue reading →

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Wake Up!!!

Posted on February 2, 2011 by

For Aden, who has trouble with early school starts, (but not at all with early weekend starts or even early holiday starts ): Wake up! Wake up! The alarm bell’s gone Wake up! Wake up! It’s the rise of the … Continue reading →

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