Tag Archives: Family

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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Story Time

Posted on February 1, 2016 by PookyH

Pleasure in a story told As words and pictures soon unfold To take us to another land We go together, hand in hand. I read to you, You read to me, We read, all four, a family, And then together … Continue reading →

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I Can Do Anything. Maybe

Posted on December 22, 2014 by PookyH

I say that I don’t need you, I can do this on my own, But in truth, I’ll struggle If I haven’t yet been shown. But I’m too proud to say so, I’ll attempt it anyway, And when I make … Continue reading →

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Dear Daddy

Posted on December 1, 2014 by PookyH

I can go anywhere, When you are my guide, I’m not scared of monsters, When I’m by your side. If things look a bit tricky, I know that you’ll help, And you’ll come to my rescue, If I give a … Continue reading →

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Better Together

Posted on November 4, 2014 by PookyH

When I think of me, I think of you, And of course, I think of our children too. There are things that are mine, And things that are yours, But it means a lot more, When we’re united as four. … Continue reading →

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Healing Hand

Posted on October 27, 2014 by PookyH

Each step was faltering. She did not know how she could continue; Alone. So alone. The loneliness a punch to the gut Each time she recalled it. She recalled it with each step. As she walked Her frame bowed and … Continue reading →

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Virtual Kisses

Posted on September 24, 2014 by PookyH

Dear darlings Thank you for the smiles, That you sent Across the miles, With your waves And kisses blown; Into my journey Love has flown. And as I travel Back to you, I’m filled with love And joy right through.

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Are We Nearly There Yet?

Posted on August 25, 2014 by PookyH

Are we nearly there yet? Excited voices cry. We haven’t left the driveway, And we’re still to say goodbye. Are we nearly there yet? They ask again, within a mile. I laugh and answer honestly, That this could take a … Continue reading →

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Dear Grandpa

Posted on August 23, 2014 by PookyH

If I could choose a grandpa, (What a funny thing to do) There isn’t one that I could choose, Who would compare to you. You say you’re old but really, You’re still very young at heart, Whenever there’s fun to … Continue reading →

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You Can Talk To Me

Posted on March 20, 2014 by PookyH

When you were one, And confused and distraught, Because you were in pain, From the cold that you’d caught, I held you so tight, And I whispered to you, I love you my darling, I always will do.

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