Monthly Archives: March 2016

Imposter

Posted on March 31, 2016 by PookyH

The words that he spoke Felt like those of another, Those of a person Far greater than he. Words full of wisdom, And kindness, And humour, Words of a person, The world needed to see. He felt he was worthless, … Continue reading →

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Juggling Act

Posted on March 30, 2016 by PookyH

Two friends juggled. The first, with ease. One ball, then two then three. Stripes of multicolour Dashing through the air, Faster and faster Higher and higher. His friend, less sure, Methodically tossed Two balls between two hands. Slowly, steadily. One … Continue reading →

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Misfit

Posted on March 29, 2016 by PookyH

He was a jigsaw piece, But one that didn’t fit. His colours muted In a world too bright; His edges rough and ragged, Whilst others’ were polished smooth. He did not fit. No matter how hard he tried. Sometimes, He … Continue reading →

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Have a good time!

Posted on March 28, 2016 by PookyH

They told me to ‘Have a good time!’ And it felt like an order, not one I could follow. I wanted to have a good time, but I knew That I’d smile for the snaps but feel hollow. To have … Continue reading →

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Why Write [sonnet]

Posted on March 27, 2016 by PookyH

Why write? They ask, unsure of why I do, But as I pour my words onto the page, I feel the darkness lift, the sadness too, And for some moments I no longer age. Each minute, taking hours on this … Continue reading →

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Bed Time

Posted on March 26, 2016 by PookyH

Time to rest a weary head, To leave the world and head to bed. It’s been a day hard fought, but won, And now today is said and done. Days like today are best forgot, Some days are good, today … Continue reading →

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Ice Cream

Posted on March 25, 2016 by PookyH

Ice cream in the sun, The first sign of winter-gone. A smile in a cone.

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Shepherder Of Woes

Posted on March 24, 2016 by PookyH

When you cry, it breaks me; It tears me up inside. Your tears feel like my tears, I feel like I’m the one who cries. But I’m your Mum, And must stay strong, A shepherder of woes. I dab your … Continue reading →

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Tumbling Down

Posted on March 23, 2016 by PookyH

How could it be, he wondered, That one minute, things were fine. It was a good day of sunny mind, Then, for no reason, he suddenly Fell In A Hole? Climbing out Took far longer Than falling down. He had … Continue reading →

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Sleep 

Posted on March 22, 2016 by PookyH

Your eyes flutter shut, Sleep takes your hand in her hand; You rejoice in sleep.

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