Monthly Archives: September 2013

Newborn Moments

Posted on September 30, 2013 by PookyH

When I look at you, I know what love looks like. When I hear you sigh, I know what love sounds like. When you’re in my arms, I know what love feels like.

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What did you do at school dear?

Posted on September 29, 2013 by PookyH

Monday “What did you do at school dear?” Said the Mother, Her mind on the road. “In science we did an experiment, Mum We turned a prince into a toad!” “Oh really? That’s lovely, how nice dear.” Said the Mother, … Continue reading →

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Lyra, Ellie and the Crocodile

Posted on September 28, 2013 by PookyH

Lyra and Ellie went to the park, In search of some fun and some games, Like a turn on the swings, Or a trip down the slide, Or a go on the big climbing frames.   But when they arrived, … Continue reading →

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Bedtime

Posted on September 27, 2013 by PookyH

“It’s time for bed” She called in vain, Her calls went quite unheard. Jane was chasing spiders. John was drawing birds.   “It’s time for bed” She called again, This time a little louder. Jane turned up her music. John … Continue reading →

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Being Three

Posted on September 26, 2013 by PookyH

It was not fun when I was none, I couldn’t pick my nose or run, I simply lay about all day, I wasn’t big enough to play.   It was more fun when I was one, I liked to play … Continue reading →

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A Dragon Named Paul

Posted on September 25, 2013 by PookyH

In a faraway land where the sea meets the sky, And the hills are marshmallows and the rocks are alive, Live a colony of dragons – the regular sort – With fire-breathing bellies, who eat children for sport. They fill … Continue reading →

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Memories

Posted on September 25, 2013 by PookyH

Memories are dishonest things, Over time they grow warts or wings. They can cause grief, or fights or fuss, Sometimes those white lies comfort us.   That mountain that we tried to climb, And found all too adventurous, We climbed … Continue reading →

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No Words

Posted on September 25, 2013 by PookyH

Sometimes there are no words, I’ve found My search goes unfulfilled. I look about Eyes up, Eyes down, My inspiration’s drowned.   Some things are just too hard for words. And though words are my friend, It’s times I really … Continue reading →

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Far Flung Friends

Posted on September 24, 2013 by PookyH

True friendship knows not bounds of time, Nor distance, it is true. The few real friends you have in life Are always dear to you. A true friend’s one who’s always there, Through all life’s ups and downs. A true … Continue reading →

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The Journey

Posted on September 23, 2013 by PookyH

The train ploughs on – with every passing mile, I’m further from my home, my rock, my love. I glance at passing trees and fields and houses, And think of my home with a fleeting smile. These blurs of others’ … Continue reading →

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