Tag Archives: Mum

A Change From Housework

Posted on July 9, 2014 by PookyH

There was too much of nothing in her life. She was the perfect Mum, the perfect wife. She looked busy and content most every day, Look happy Mum! She knew a hundred ways. Her life’s monotony made her feel ill, … Continue reading →

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Thank You Mum – a poem for my Mum on Mother’s Day

Posted on March 30, 2014 by PookyH

I follow in your footsteps, But my feet don’t fill your tread. I try to be the way you were, And say the things you said. Lots of people give advice, But you just showed the way, By being the … Continue reading →

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Tearful Farewells

Posted on January 5, 2014 by PookyH

Now be brave, And say goodbye. Do your best, Try not to cry. You won’t be Parted for too long. Goes Dad’s familiar Leaving song. As Mum goes off, For work again, Reluctantly, Aboard the train. Dad’s words are meant, … Continue reading →

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Mixed emotions

Posted on November 6, 2013 by PookyH

I love you, But you drive me mad, You make me happy, And you make me sad. You make me proud, And then appalled. Make me kind And then so cruel. I love your laughter I hate your spite. I … Continue reading →

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Incomprehensible

Posted on November 1, 2013 by PookyH

As I watch my children soundly sleep, Their world without a care, Their faces sweet and innocent, And softly framed by hair; I wonder just how anyone Can bring themselves to harm, The babies that are in their care And … Continue reading →

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Thank you Mum (a Shakespearian sonnet)

Posted on October 24, 2013 by PookyH

If I could have my time again, then I Would listen to your words with greater care. Back then I shrugged them off, and didn’t try To understand the meaning hidden there. You loved me more than I could ever … Continue reading →

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