Words usually flow freely
Racing across the page
In a few minutes the page fills
Then the world shifted
The words faltered
Endless hours staring at a blank page
Now they are trickling through once more
Words usually flow freely
Racing across the page
In a few minutes the page fills
Then the world shifted
The words faltered
Endless hours staring at a blank page
Now they are trickling through once more
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From the second I saw them
Your blue eyes stole my heart
And you purred
From the day you came home
Cat wars that lasted a decade ensued
And you purred
You would fight with your shadow if it had paws
Advancing age and a lack of teeth didn’t matter
And you purred
The last of “the old guard”
Still looking like two cats stitched together
And you purred
A tiny cat with a huge heart
Always a midnight “song” for all to hear
And you purred
Too weak to stand
The rainbow bridge beckoned
And you purred
I miss that purr.
Frankenstein Feb 2010- 14 October 2025
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Gridlines set
Yellow indicator line there
Sunrise approaches
Yellow indicator lined up
Sunrise colours captured
Photos still not horizontal!
Focusing the mind’s eye
On the curvature of the horizon….
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Tiny fingers and tiny toes
It doesn’t seem so long ago….
Now I look at you and smile
Proud of how you’ve grown
But in my heart, you still have
Those tiny fingers and tiny toes
(Image sourced via Google – credits to the owner)
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Invitation to all to invade the beach
Not a square inch to spare
Decisions… Decisions about where to stop
Eventually settling on a sandy sunny spot
Preparations are key
Everything is set up just so
No tents allowed…sorry Mr Lifeguard
Duly noted, sir
Equilibrium restored
Now to soak up some sun
Charging my batteries
Emotionally restored
Daring to hope for a better life
Anxious about what my future holds
You have this under control, girl.
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Dilemma
How to sign?
Signing autographs feels alien
Full name?
First initial and second name?
Signing autographs feels alien
First name and a kiss?
Decision made.
A short poem inspired by the real life dilemma I faced ahead of my recent book signing in aid of Ardgowan Hospice.
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In meditative repose
I lie in shavasana, corpse pose.
Breathing quietly in and out through my nose.
Did I feed the cat?
Should I put on the washing before work?
Need to remember to call the dentist.
Oh.. and I need to add milk to the Tesco list.
And so my mind whirs on…
No quiet thoughts to be found
I focus on my breathing…in and out…
Seeking the stillness of the pose.
Need to remember to post that birthday card.
And I’ve to call the garage about the car.
Wonder what time my first meeting is today?
And so my mind whirs on
In meditative repose.
photo sourced via Google- credits to the owner
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Round and round
Where did mine go?
Majority black
Going oh so slow!
Round and round
Where did mine go?
There it is!
Bright yellow!
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Arrivals and departures
Irresistible lure of the newsstand
Realisation that the trip is over
Praying that the flight is on time
Only worry is “will the suitcase survive?”
Really should have packed less
Trips are fun
(image sourced via Google- credits to the owner)
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