Category Archives: Love

Crescent Smile

Posted on May 28, 2017 by PookyH

[in memory of Grandpa, one year on] The crescent moon smiles down at me, Although my day was sad, A year since my Grandpa passed, A year less good than bad. I hide away in bed afraid Seek refuge in … Continue reading →

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I hold her tight

Posted on March 9, 2017 by PookyH

I hold her tight This girl of mine, For fear that she might fall; For fear that with a looser grip She’d not be here at all. I kiss her boo boos, Wipe her tears, Shoulder worries, Combat fears, I … Continue reading →

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Sleepy Snuggles

Posted on September 23, 2016 by PookyH

Just one more cuddle? You plead, before you sleep; There is *always* time

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Wedding Day Sonnet

Posted on September 19, 2016 by PookyH

They seemed a perfect pairing from the start, Two minds alike (both quirky, slightly strange..) It wasn’t long before he stole her heart, Or she stole his – regardless, soon life changed. No longer did they talk of ‘I’ but … Continue reading →

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Healing Hold

Posted on September 13, 2016 by PookyH

If I could take your pain away I would. I’d wear it, aching, shaking, But relieved. If I could know That your pain was no more. For now I’ll hold you close To help you heal.

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Observation of a Friend

Posted on August 20, 2016 by PookyH

She observed her friend, Smiling, Broken, So hurt by one she once loved. The physical wounds healing, The emotional wounds ragged and raw. Each day, the friend applied make up And a smile, And she faced the world. She would … Continue reading →

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With You

Posted on August 19, 2016 by PookyH

Without you I am nothing But when with you I am whole. How is it that Your hand in mine Can plug my leaking soul? Why is it that I love you? Why is it that you care? And why … Continue reading →

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Homecoming 

Posted on August 8, 2016 by PookyH

You’re on your way home. Already, I imagine You all in my arms.

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Love Me

Posted on July 23, 2016 by PookyH

Don’t push away, But hold me close It’s where I long to be; Right by your side Though I might hide My wants away, you see; I want so much To feel your love, But love, it scares me so, … Continue reading →

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Growing Up

Posted on July 22, 2016 by PookyH

You grow so fast, Lives hurtling past… I must make time, Make moments last. Before too long, This time is gone, Alone you’re fine, A solo song. But all alone, I’ll hug the phone, The silent line Will make me … Continue reading →

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