Monthly Archives: April 2014

When You’re Four

Everyone thinks that when you’re four, You’re not a baby any more. And some days when you’re four you like To be a big girl on your bike, You dress yourself and brush your hair, You battle dragons in their … Continue reading

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The Cat and the Centipede

A cat and a centipede went for a stroll On a beautiful, bright summer’s day. Said the cat to the centipede let’s go to the pond, Follow me and I’ll show you the way. But the cat walked too fast … Continue reading

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Nanna’s Wishes

As soon as I saw her, I knew she would die, The sight of her old withered limbs made me cry, She beckoned me over, put on a brave face, She said she was ready, I thought it a lie. … Continue reading

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A Sense of Longing

I see you, And I long for you. You’re going about mundane tasks, Industrious as ever, Impervious to my stares. Longing fills my heart and soul, And feels like a baby lodged there, Kicking, Screaming, Dying to be let out. … Continue reading

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It’s not easy being friends sometimes

We’re here for you, We know you’re blue, We’ll do whatever, we can do. We understand, We’ll hold your hand, We know that on your feet, you’ll land. You’re still our friend, Your needs, we’ll tend, Depression won’t, our friendship … Continue reading

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Never Good Enough

You look at me with ill-disguised despair, Ashamed of what you see before your eyes, Undressed by your emotion I am bare. Your body shakes, you’re choked with muffled cries. I hate that I have made you feel this way, … Continue reading

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A day in the life of a pre-schooler’s Mum

Why is the sky blue? Why did that cow moo? Why is the world round? Why are moles underground? What does vulva mean? What’s that big machine? What’s Uncle Robin’s name? What’s the point of this game? Who’s that fat … Continue reading

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That moment when

That moment when, It all becomes worthwhile. That moment when, You stop and then you smile, That moment Etched forever in your mind That moment Not a better one you’ll find. I did it! I DID IT! I am so … Continue reading

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Marathon

I’m done with being scared, I might not be well prepared, And my feet will hurt like hell, And the rest of me will swell. And my time will not be fast, But the miles WILL plod past, And I’ll … Continue reading

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Love Abounds – Thank You!

I have a life that’s full of love, Where kindnesses abound. A life devoid of hatred, Where no anger can be found. I thank my lucky stars each day, That life can feel so good, And think about the times … Continue reading

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