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Poetry about life, people, animals, religion, friendship, love, and everything that people care about. I write about everyday occurrences and events that have either happened to me or to others.
Christmas time
Is almost here
Excitement grows
As it draws near.
What to buy
For Mum and Dad
More hankies and socks?
I'm sure they'd be glad!
Then there's the children
Who want sweets and toys
Girls wanting dolls
And bikes for the boys.
But they also want X-box
And DVD players
And some designer labelled fashions
Of these they want layers.
It's a time for the family
To all meet together
And for friends to be on the phone
For even longer than ever!
And what about your cat and dog
Don't forget them too
A squeaky toy or a dangling fish
And a tasty treat, or two.
So 'Happy Christmas'
To each of you all
Have a wonderful time
This coming Yule.
Auld Lang Syne being sung
By the crowd at the party
Merry voices are raised
The singing is hearty.
The countdown begins
It's almost mid-night
Out with the old year
The atmosphere's right.
"Happy New Year!"
The revellers shout
"Don't forget your promises!"
Resolutions talked about.
Party poppers popping
Singing coming from most
Kisses and best wishes
And glasses raised in toast.
First day of the New Year
The parties are all done
Settle back in to your routines
Until next New Year's fun.
If I could be
Somewhere with you
All alone
Just we two
What would we say?
Things would be bliss
Feelings we would share
I would not want to miss
We will walk along
Looking at the sea
Silent, we may dream
Of things that may be
Whispering to each other
Again and again
Hand in hand, laughing
As we walk in the rain
We would be together
Everything will be fine
A question I would ask
Will you ever be mine?
Once again - it's Mother's day
A day that's just for you
For me to show my gratitude
For everything that you do
You always have time for me
Even in your busy day
A friendly word, a joke or two
Your loving smile goes a long way
I hardly ever say, "I love you"
But I feel with all my heart
A love that will never end
It's been growing from the start
You'll always be my special friend
Yes Mum - that's what you are
There could never be another Mum
Who compares to you, by far
Thank you for being wonderful
I love you, yes I do
You are the greatest ever Mum
Thank you for being you.
Once again - it's Father's day
A day that's just for you
For me to show my gratitude
For everything that you do
You always have time for me
Even in your busy day
A friendly word, a joke or two
Your loving smile goes a long way
I hardly ever say, "I love you"
But I feel with all my heart
A love that will never end
It's been growing from the start
You'll always be my special friend
Yes Dad - that's what you are
There could never be another Dad
Who compares to you, by far
Thank you for being wonderful
I love you, yes I do
You are the greatest ever Dad
Thank you for being you.
He was born at 3.30 in the morning
A difficult birth, must be said.
The labour lasted just short of two days
So, he is hungry, and demands to be fed.
Several years have now passed
And he is 5 years old.
His first day at school, it is looming
He's excited, he's brave and he's bold.
And now he is heading to college
He wants to get himself a degree.
And then he'll join the RAF
What an adventure that will be.
He's fighting for his country
Who have got tangled up in a war.
The casualties, they are heavy
He's losing comrades he has known from afar.
His plane is shot down and he's wounded
He awakes in a military bed.
No more flying for him, he's told
He'll have to have a desk job instead.
But that's not for him - not why he joined up
A pilot was all he'd ever be.
He's fighting again now, a personal battle
To get back in a fighter jet, soaring and free.
His persistence, it works, and he's got what he wanted
And a long, worthy career he does have.
He's retiring now to live in the countryside
Enjoying what his comrades died to save.
It's just passed his 85th birthday
And he is so tired right now.
His life's had its ups and down - he'd agree
But, he's got this far into it, somehow.
They said that he died whilst he was asleep
So peaceful, just as he had yearned.
They buried him alongside his Mum
And he was wearing the medals he'd earned.
Poems by Jo - http://www.lulu.com/content/621509 - I have been writing poetry for many years. I am inspired by everyday life events, animals, nature, people, places, and whatever comes into my head - depending on my inspirational mood at the time!
Animal Poems - Animals.
Bereavement Poems - Bereavement.
Family and Friends Poems - Family and Friends.
Fantasy Poems - Fantasy Mystical Poems.
Historical Poems - Historical.
Miscellaneous Poems - Miscellaneous.
Nature Poems - Nature.
Religious Poems - Religious.
Romantic Poems - Romance.
Seasons Poems - Seasons.
Suspense Poems - Suspense.
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Poems by Jo - http://www.lulu.com/content/621509 - I have been writing poetry for many years. I am inspired by everyday life events, animals, nature, people, places, and whatever comes into my head - depending on my inspirational mood at the time!
