The morning grouch Early to bed and early to rise Makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise Or so they say, I don’t agree This early morning style is not for me Early morning people drive me mad I really think they are so sad It just isn’t natural to be that happy To be […]

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The Old Music Box   An old jewellery box gathers dust on a shelf Forgotten and abandoned among old books and delft What treasures and memories inside can be found Figures on a music box go round and around Two dancers, perhaps a husband and wife Embraced and entwined in the dance of life I […]

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Standing Stone Away in the distance a tall standing stone In a field by the river, now silent and alone What was it used for, this sacred space What rituals and ceremonies in this gathering place The people who used this, our ancestors of old Warriors and heroes, the brave and the bold Or were […]

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Just an ode to Nature and acknowledging her tremendous power. Power and Respect on a lonely headland, a windswept beach rugged and razor sharp rocks seem to reach like giant stone fingers, pointing the way to the deep, dark ocean, the wild atlantic sway the west wind howls like a demented banshee while the sea god’s fury […]

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This is my “save the Earth” poem and commentary on global warming and the environmental damage mankind has wreaked on the planet. Our Last Chance To Dance a watery winter sun casts weak light frost on the grass, sparkles so bright a robin chirps sharply from an old apple tree a warning to others, this is his […]

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Swallows and Starling and Summer Skies A field full of buttercups dance in delight A warm summer breeze, so gentle and light A carpet of yellow as far as one can see Broken only by the odd lonely tree Swallows swoop swiftly and swerve in the air Flying in circles without any fear Swift and […]

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 I’ve been a fan of Crystal Palace football club since 1968/69  season.Every season is a roller coaster of emotion.   sure it’s only a game… here we go again on the roller coaster of emotion another season of optimism  and blind devotion to a club called Palace, from London south Palace forever, we sing and […]

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Just a quiet reflection on memories and people who were important to us at various stages of our life, but we have lost touch with. And what if I had made a different decision how different would my life be now ? It is not about regret or sadness, but just thoughts on an alternative life. Raindrops. Raindrops fall like […]

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For all those who have suffered the loss of a loved one. Precious Moments Has it really been just a year Since you were with us here It only seems like yesterday When you had to go away It was your time to leave And a time for us to grieve You gave us life […]

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  Scenes from the Cafe of Life A milling crowd on busy streets Outside a cafe some tables and seats A popular venue for friends to meet Where they can sit and chat and warmly greet Exchanging opinions and their personal views The hottest gossip and  the latest news Recalling memories of old school days […]

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