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Finishing touches to the book – but how do I feel?
My book went back yesterday I hope for the last time Two very small corrections Added to the list to do. I feel so very proud of it But even yesterday It was so very hard To sit down and attend To the work I needed to do. There is a part of me I’m […]
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Support with party planning …
It’s true to say Yesterday I was feeling unsupported. Party planning Can be trying And although I want it so And know that it must happen, Deciding this, Deciding that, Alone With no one else Began to feel Solitary, Dare I say it Lonely! The universe stepped in And in my meditation Two strong arms […]
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I’m leaving today beloved …
I’m leaving today beloved I’m so sorry to have to go. Know though You’ll remain Close to my heart While I’m away, In my thoughts, My hopes, My wishes, Ever dear to me. Wait for me beloved, Wait patiently For my return. I trust you will I know you will You hold All my hopes […]
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Four o’clock on Watergate …
Four o’clock on Watergate And the tide’s nearly up. Noises all around: Children squealing, laughing, boarding Waves crashing, bubbling, frothing Rolling into shore Roaring loud and strong. Dogs barking, jumping Running, fetching Walking to the lead. Wet suited surfers Running by Fit, slim, athletic. Stretching at the edge Attaching leashes Walking to the surf. Then, […]
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Follow your passion She-Wolf …
Follow your passion she-wolf Unfettered, free, unrestrained Live your life on your terms Follow your dream Don’t listen to others Who may wish to hold you back; Afraid of the future Afraid of your talents Those invisible qualities Not everyone understands. Run, run, run from the pack Be you Cast off the clothing The fetters, […]
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Knobbly, knarly seal rock …
Knobbly, gnarly seal rock I can see you in the distance Stoic, still ever present Watching, waiting, there. From here I can’t see The hundreds of muscle- Shells attached to thee Waiting, watching, there Closed for now, Sleeping, dormant, Waiting for the sea To bring crustaceans And A veritable delicious Medley Of sea fry for […]
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Is my mind or my body the culprit?
A bad stomach I’ve had With pain and bloating So uncomfortable It’s pulled me down. I looked for the reasons Is it something I ate? Or more likely Something I’m thinking. I’ve overdone it again Conveniently forgetting My energy levels Are limiting. I get carried away Book this in and that And before I know […]
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While working on my book …
One day I felt Incredibly twitchy Piling on pressure Unnecessarily. I’d had a day out And I felt guilty Not reading as much As I planned. I was getting behind I panicked and worried Depriving myself Of peace of mind. I woke the next morning Feeling anxious and tense My head uncomfortable My eyes strained. […]
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Two inch thick solid steel
A former boyfriend Of mind once Compared me To a two-inch thick Piece of solid steel. His words stayed with me All these years. Instead of fine porcelain He thought I was, Easily breakable and delicate, I proved myself Of much stronger mettle, Tougher, more resilient. Those qualities I’ve needed To fight on through my […]
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Maybe this wobble was needed …
Maybe this wobble was needed Indecision, uncertainty About the road ahead To bring this past life out of me To give me a context, a reason For the feelings I have Don’t you see? Free choice is still mine Of course it is, But maybe my soul Wants to be home That is the pull […]
Return to Me
From loss to freedom
Return to Me 