Such Sad News
I shared a post on social media
From someone unknown to me
Her brother had gone missing
She shared her desperate plea
She posted a lovely photograph
A young man with a smiling face
Details of him and his missing car
So his movements could be traced
I hoped and wished for good news
Today an update broke my wait
“Thank you so much for all your support,
devastating, we were too late”
Monday 30th November 2020 8:03 pm
Goodbye Gloomy November
Today marks the end of November
A touch of excitement is in the air
Tomorrow is the start of December
So much to do, to plan and prepare
Wednesday is the end of lockdown
Although the tiers are still in place
Shops will be able to open in town
Please remember, hands, face, space
Wave goodbye to gloomy November
Now Christmas cheer is on its way
Get ready to welcome in December
And st...
Monday 30th November 2020 11:31 am
Attention!
Tall trees stand to attention
Still and silent in the chilly air
A dusky scene in late Autumn
Of a road that leads nowhere
On parade like proud soldiers
Bare branches reach up high
The evening moon shines bright
In a blue grey November sky
Saturday 28th November 2020 8:06 am
Boring (Ode To Lockdown)
There is no sun
There is no rain
There is no wind
The sky is overcast and grey
Nothing to see
Nothing to do
Nothing to say
This is my boring blog today
Friday 27th November 2020 11:04 am
Christmas Shopping
Christmas shopping during lockdown
All the local shops are closed in town
Endlessly I browse my mobile phone
Sat at my computer, I am home alone
I thought I'd do online shopping instead
A boring chore that fills me with dread
Offers and discounts, right click to reveal
Price promise to beat the Black Friday deal
Look but can't touch it is the online way
Interest free credit no need t...
Thursday 26th November 2020 11:43 am
December Poinsettia
Earlier this year I celebrated
My poinsettia made it to June
I said that if it lived until July
I would be over the moon
I thought I'd share good news
Here we are in late November
The leaves turn green to red
As we head into December
My husband is celebrating
Pleased my plant is dong fine
No need for him to buy another
Saving a grand total of £1.99
Wednesday 25th November 2020 8:37 am
Why Has Christmas Come So Early
Why has Christmas come so early
Evidence seen on our walk tonight
The calendar is still on November
Yet festive houses light up the night
Trees are up and dressed in tinsel
Fairy lights draped on garden trees
Holly wreaths hang on front doors
Hear jingling of bells on the breeze
Garden centres open in lockdown
People in a hurry to deck their hall
Sur...
Tuesday 24th November 2020 8:25 am
Vaccine
Vaccination prediction cheers up a nation
A nation waits in anticipation of confirmation
Confirmation is temptation for a celebration
Celebration of a population held in isolation
Isolation stops the circulation around our nation
Nation longs for termination and elimination
Elimination requires introduction of vaccination
Monday 23rd November 2020 12:57 pm
Lockdown Birthday
Thankful for all my lovely birthday wishes
Sent from family and friends far and near
Just like everyone else in lockdown 2020
Birthday celebrations are cancelled this year
I have never cared much for elaborate parties
Today I am happy celebrating in my own style
Glamorous as ever, fleece and walking trousers
A touch of mascara, tinted lip balm and a smile
Sunday 22nd November 2020 1:35 pm
Late Autumn Scene
Early afternoon down in the valley
A blackbird breaks the silent sound
Low sun filters through hazy cloud
The naked trees stand their ground
The River Lune meanders to the sea
Through the patchwork fields of green
Grey stone walls stitch them together
A calm and gentle late Autumn scene
Saturday 21st November 2020 8:21 am
I Miss You
Son, I miss you very much
I hope you are doing okay
I hope you will be home soon
Back home for Christmas Day
I follow posts on Facebook
Instagram and Twitter too
I search through the photos
To catch a glimpse of you
Mum, I miss you very much
I am fine, everything is okay
I should be home very soon
Back home for Christmas Day
You won’t see me in ...
Friday 20th November 2020 7:23 am
Where, What, Who, When
These days
It is normal to raise a question or two
We wonder
Where can we go and what can we do
We query
Who is to blame and when will it end
We ask our friends
What are you NOT doing this weekend
Wednesday 18th November 2020 7:51 am
After Show Party
Just imagine the after show party
happening now in the sky above
Many greats have passed away
variety acts that we grew to love
Des O Connor the charming host
classic double act, Eric and Erne
Freddie Starr politically incorrect
Bobby Ball doing a comedy turn
Les Dawson playing out of tune
Ken Dodd waves a tickling stick
Brucie is playing his cards right
Tommy Cooper attempts a tric...
Monday 16th November 2020 8:09 pm
Social Media
It used to be simple and a bit of fun
to check our social media each day
It used to bring smiles and laughter
seeing celebrations shared this way
It used to bring a date for our diary
to gather together for a special day
It used to bring a glimpse of sunshine
seeing friends and family on holiday
It used to bring happy memories
good times shared from the past
It used to bring lovely r...
Monday 16th November 2020 9:48 am
Go On Now Go
Cummings has gone and left the building
Boris has sent him on his merry way
No time for excuses or smart comments
There is nothing left for him to do or say
He checked out of 10 Downing Street
By the front door for the world to see
With the contents of a cardboard box
And his trusty backpack for company
Maybe he will be working from home
Adhering to the lockd...
Saturday 14th November 2020 5:49 pm
World Kindness Day
A gentle reminder
always try to be kind
You can never see
inside another’s mind
Friday 13th November 2020 8:53 am
Lockdown Strictly Not Dancing
Keep dancing as they say on Strictly, every Saturday night
Lockdown closed the dance halls, so instead I sit and write
Start off with some ballroom
The Waltz, revolving, gliding, smooth, rise and fall
Ride the crest of the wave
The Viennese Waltz the most graceful of them all
Then hot to trot like a fox
Foxtrot, slow, quick, quick, slow, all under control
Quickstep the pace up a bit
Lig...
Thursday 12th November 2020 12:32 pm
Don't Say Goodbye On Christmas Day
Just like Any Other Christmas
Carol singers at the door tonight
Start with O Little Town Of Bethlehem
finish with O Holy Night
Do you remember our Last Christmas
in the Snow, just you and me
We were so in love and happy
Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree
I held you in my arms
said I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day
It was the most magical Christmas ever
it was perfect in every ...
Wednesday 11th November 2020 10:58 am
He Came In Uninvited
He came in uninvited
under darkness of night
He came in undetected
sneaked in out of sight
He is so inconsiderate
one thing on his mind
Helps himself to food
any crumbs he can find
I have never met him
I don't know his name
I have never seen him
I know he is to blame
He lives here rent free
has the run of the house
He is not welcome here
that pesky little mouse
An engineer...
Monday 9th November 2020 9:09 pm
Remembrance Day 2020
We will never forget
Their bravery and the sacrifice they made
We show our respect
Across the country poppy wreaths are laid
We will never forget
Though we may be gathered at a distance
We show our respect
Today in 2020, on this day of remembrance
We will never forget
Stand together in silence to remember
Come what may
Eleventh hour, eleventh day, eleventh month of November
Sunday 8th November 2020 5:29 pm
A Poem A Day.....Before And After
I can't write today
I struggle for words to find
I can't think today
nothing comes to my mind
I can't smile today
no matter how much I try
I can't laugh today
if I did it would be a lie
I can't face today
there is no reason why
I feel sad today
all I want to do is cry
But then
I wrote this little poem
a few words I found to say
It made me think a bit
a few thoughts came ...
Sunday 8th November 2020 3:47 pm
The Brink Of A PandeMINK
Are we on the brink of a new pandeMINK? Denmark is about to slaughter its entire 17m mink farm population after finding mutated strain of Covid that may be resistant to a vaccine... No wonder fur's flying
I woke to the news today
mutated virus found in minks
Another strain of Covid 19
once again the news stinks
They plan to cull them all
those innocent little minks
Seventeen millio...
Saturday 7th November 2020 1:48 pm
Penny For The Guy
Bonfire night in lockdown
just a bit different this year
No gathering around the fire
or stray bangers sparking fear
No spinning Catherine wheels
or rockets aiming for the sky
No fountain shower of sparks
or Roman candles shooting high
No potato pie and pea supper
no parkin cake or treacle sweets
No black peas in a plastic cup
no neighbours to meet and greet
Some of us may still ...
Thursday 5th November 2020 4:49 pm
Hygge
The Danish word Hygge
a new word I heard today
How to bring comfort and
wellbeing into every day
The secret of happy living
to me it sounds like a hug
Warm, cosy and comforting
like hot chocolate in a mug
As we head into lockdown
I feel it could lead the way
It may help us all feel better
even on the gloomiest day
Treat yourself to some hygge
snuggle under a knitted rug
Cosy,...
Thursday 5th November 2020 11:32 am
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