Tag: Writing Workshop

Years Gone By

Years Gone By

I wish to be walking by the sea, Hand in hand, Children running in front of us, Laughing having fun, Making memories. I wish to be standing in unison, Waiting for those all important results. Being the proudest parents there can be. Making memories. I 

The Simple Things

The Simple Things

The joy at completing your to do list Having a tidy house Having time to walk the dog, The dog bounding around with joy on his walk, tail up and sniffing everywhere you go Child climbing the slide, the right way and the wrong way 

Total Bliss

Total Bliss

Laying on the sofa, watching TV, my legs on Mr L, Baba sitting on the floor. All watching a movie together. Baba turns he looks, he laughs, he finds this funny. Back to watching the TV, lazily moving from dozing to watching. No thoughts in 

Hospital

Hospital

You see birth, Walking through the corridors, Slowly breathing, stopping and starting Screaming, shouting and groaning The sounds vibrate through the walls People arriving as one person and leaving as a family There is a rush a quickness

I Would Give To You

I Would Give To You

Sitting in the hospital With your temperature peaking And not going down Your little tiny being Laying so still but shivering and fighting whatever is wrong Moaning in-between screams Otherwise silent Laying with just a nappy on so small So fragile I would give my 

I Am…

I Am…

I am a multitude of things Ranging from a mother, A partner, A daughter, A sister, An aunt, A friend. But it doesn’t stop there I am the house keeper The washing lady The ironing lady The cleaner The dog walker I am the business 

The Devil’s Red

The Devil’s Red

It comes over you in an instant, The flash is as quick as lightning. You are smiling, then it is gone. Your eyes are lost, and the anger grows You become taller, bigger almost bloated Not seeing or hearing a single thing or person around 

Priorities

Priorities

You and him are my main priorities So why do I get wrapped up with everything and everyone else? It is just about us three! We are the important ones, Sure we have the rest of the families and a few close friends But in 

Why Oh Why Didn’t You Do It A Different Way?

Why Oh Why Didn’t You Do It A Different Way?

You were so so clever, you took it to your grave. But do you think that was really the best thing to have done? You have left us with so many questions, so many answers not given, that we all need to know. Do you 

Boys and Bugs

Boys and Bugs

You stand and stare Looking in the holes, Looking between the cracks Trying to find another. You can be there for ages, Shouting ‘snake, snake’ As one comes out You squeal with delight! You start to bounce and stamp your feet. Whoever knew you would