Monthly Archives: December 2013

New Year’s Eve

Posted on December 31, 2013 by PookyH

Out with the old, And in with the new, We welcome New Year, With resolutions to, Drink less, Or eat less, Give up a vice, Or run more, Or learn more, Or take more advice. As Big Ben chimes 12 … Continue reading →

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Growing Up

Posted on December 30, 2013 by PookyH

I cannot help but notice, That you’re growing up too fast. When you were small, I had assumed, Your childhood would last Far longer than it seems to have, It really has whizzed by; It seems only two weeks ago, … Continue reading →

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Cheeky Girl

Posted on December 29, 2013 by PookyH

You’d think I’d note your cheeky grin, And eyes quite clearly full of sin, But each time with your baby blues, You persuade your Mum to choose, To see a child who’s all good, And always does just as she … Continue reading →

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Poetry Writing

Posted on December 28, 2013 by PookyH

All it takes is one line, And the rest of it’s fine, But sometimes that one line is elusive. You hunt high, You hunt low, But the words will not flow, And your poem is far from conclusive. You put … Continue reading →

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To My Husband

Posted on December 27, 2013 by PookyH

I wish I had the words to show, How much you mean to me. I love you to the moon and back, But how to make you see? It’s the little things I love the most, The way you make … Continue reading →

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I want an alien for Christmas!

Posted on December 26, 2013 by PookyH

I want an alien for Christmas! Declared the little girl, As she spoke to Father Christmas, Whilst pushing back her curls. I want one who’s as tall as me, With skin green like a pear, And seventeen eyes, And wings … Continue reading →

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On Christmas Day, With Love

Posted on December 25, 2013 by PookyH

With love to you on Christmas Day, The international day of play, When adults, pets and children too, Stop whatever else they do, On every other day each year, And indulge in some festive cheer. Wearing PJs and a smile, … Continue reading →

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Christmas Cheer

Posted on December 24, 2013 by PookyH

Where is the Christmas cheer dear, I can’t seem to find it at all? Have you tried behind all of the presents love, As yet unwrapped in the hall? Or right at the back of the fridge love, With the … Continue reading →

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Expectations

Posted on December 23, 2013 by PookyH

Isn’t it lovely, When expectations are low, But your worst fears Turn out not to Be how things go? If you expect the worst, But you receive the best, Then you can’t help but feel That you’ve been kindly blessed.

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Credit Where Credit’s due – a tongue in cheek Christmas rhyme

Posted on December 22, 2013 by PookyH

Not many sleeps until Christmas, Until magic and wishes collide, And a big jolly man, Of whom kids are a fan, Takes their wildest dreams for a ride. The magic of Christmas is tiring, When you’re the one sat at … Continue reading →

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