Category Archives: Ageing

The Day [Sonnet]

Posted on September 17, 2017 by PookyH

Translucent tears told tales opaque and old, Of lives half-lived, half hidden – always scared. The scars of stories, harsh and aged and cold Ran deep beneath the skin of souls, lives shared. To run was something each one could … Continue reading →

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The Too Tired Snail

Posted on March 8, 2017 by PookyH

The snail struggled under heavy load; Each worry he would carry, and they weighed. Mounting worries weighed him down, so he slowed; He worried he would not get far today. The added worry left him feeling grey, But he knew, … Continue reading →

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Adolescence

Posted on September 22, 2016 by PookyH

Was the face he saw his? He no longer knew, The bits that he recognised Seemed very few, Between angry raised spots And through tufts of a beard There were glimpses of him, Though he felt and he feared He … Continue reading →

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Old Hat

Posted on September 12, 2016 by PookyH

This hat was old now. You could tell by the creases From repeatedly being forced on a too-large head. This hat had lived life. You could tell By the stains in the ragged sweat band. Where this hat had not … Continue reading →

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Welcome Home Phillip! 

Posted on June 23, 2016 by PookyH

Happily you’re home It welcomes you, and you it. Smiles for everyone!

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Long Distance Hugs [Haiku]

Posted on May 29, 2016 by PookyH

Folded in your arms I feel safe and warm and loved. The journey: worth it! — I drove 162 miles for a cuddle with close friends who have even more memories of my grandpa than me. 

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Single Malt Smile

Posted on May 26, 2016 by PookyH

A gentleman still, Who will not take his whisky Through a straw; But in a crystal glass. Cheers! You whisper, Oblivious to the long minutes it has taken To raise your glass. Cheers. I say, Happy-Sad at the sight Of … Continue reading →

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What about me

Posted on May 25, 2016 by PookyH

I’m not ready. But you are. I thought the last Was still afar. I thought you’d stay forever. I thought we had more time. I thought there’d never come a day Without your hand in mine. They say they’ll make … Continue reading →

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No More..

Posted on May 24, 2016 by PookyH

Each breath is laboured. No more. You mumble, As determined as infected lungs Will allow. A whispered shout. No more! No more.. You push juice away, Refuse food; No more. I don’t think you speak of orange juice. No more… … Continue reading →

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Your Hand in Mine 

Posted on May 21, 2016 by PookyH

I will hold your hand Until there’s no more time, Your hand in mine, Two lives entwined. We’re comforted both, By this holding of hands, We’ve only few words, But we both understand. You worry, But I will look after … Continue reading →

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