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4/10/2022 0 Comments Afresh by Judy A Day in the Lakes
Finally seeing those mountains Reaching into the sky towards Heaven Escaping all the busyness and demands on my time Sharing with Chris, or sometimes a friend Having found peace, and Heaven on earth
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30/9/2022 0 Comments A Collection of poems by HollyHolly writes: "Poetry helped to vent my feelings and frustrations, plus to document the act of care-giving, progress of my Mum's dementia, entity of Covid upto and beyond the death of my Step-Father at home, and 'red light' my own mental crisis - which led to my change of role from Primary Carer (24/7 live-in) to Secondary Carer (supporting my brother, now non-resident Prime Carer, and the family and professional Care Teams)." My Mum's always been there
White Roses
How's your mum?Someone enquires.
Memory stirs. It hurts. Please leave my grief untouched, The pain's too much. "Oh, she's still here." But she's not. 9/6/2021 0 Comments Thankyou, by Dave Good friends and family continue to care for us.
Your love is expressed in so many ways, And is as balm to my troubled soul. Deep anxiety still racks me often, Especially as night falls; But God reassures me of His constancy, And I know His presence; His sure grip. Days are warm now, in my Jackie's garden, I listen as the birds sing, And watch as each new day brings - Fresh bloom delight, to pots and borders. I wrap the moments of solitude around me, They defend my spirit. Knowing nothing yet of what more is to come, I draw on His strength - And your concern - Often, and always. Thank you. 7/5/2021 0 Comments But I'm Lonely, by JudyI am not alone
But I’m lonely I live with my son, caring for his needs, But I’m lonely I have friends to talk with, laugh with and share with, But I’m lonely I have community work and lots of things to do But I’m lonely I talk too much, I know, when out with friends, But I’m lonely I love the woods, the mountains, lake and sky Out here, I’m NOT lonely I’m home alone, while my son’s away, just me and my thoughts, With prayer, I’m really.. not.. that lonely 6/5/2021 0 Comments Eyes High, by MaryA Haikus by Mary, which she wrote based on Psalm 23 and then was blessed to see the beautiful scene below on a walk in the countryside.  Fresh life streams free-flow.
Hills restore; eyes high, not low. Lush pastures green grow. 12/4/2021 0 Comments At Night, by DaveAt night,
The tears often trickle down my face, in the dark. I lay in my usual place. My Jackie next to me. We are together, But separated by the night. It should be well with my soul, But it isn't. It never will be now. Though I know my God is always there. Faithful God, so unchanging. My secure rock, my constant Helper. I lay my doubts, fears, and anxiety on Him. These last months have seen change. The pandemic has accelerated change. I try to maintain routine, But it is nigh impossible. The unimagined, and daily unmanageable, merge together, then split apart. I desperately strive to keep, and hold the tiny, individual pieces of daily living, knitted; But they break, and splinter - every time. A friend makes contact. It is remote because of the virus. It feels remote. Each days' challenges take a little more of my being. I am become what I do not wish to be. A living shadow of myself. Nearly sixty years of love, continues, And will continue, until we are parted by sweet death. I am not afraid of death, Though I am often frightened of living. My faith in the Living God alone, sustains me. 12/4/2021 0 Comments A Collection of Haikus, by MaryHonour
Honour, love, belong. Cry, 'How long to sing this song?' Daily, carry on. Carer Dad, me, stuck inside, Daughter, carer, roles applied. Doors not open wide, Grace Weak, I can't go on. I CAN do all things, be strong. Grace comes all day long. Love Whatever you do. Do it for me. Love comes through My firm grip with you. 12/4/2021 0 Comments Breathe, by HollyBreathe,
In, out, Don't shout! come back. Breathe, Steady, slow, Mind don't go astray in other ways, come back. Breathe, breathe, breeeathe, Rasping rises settle down, Don't drown in distraction or reflection, come back. Breathe, that's it, just sit, Focus on you, Breathe, Focus on 'me'. Feel me. Feel release of tension. Ease, And breathe back into the day, refreshed. |
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