I ask questions of myself 
each moment of each day 
Watching the news constantly
in disbelief and dismay 

Is there nothing I could do 
is there nothing I could say
That could make a difference
to help take their pain away 

Is there something I should do
is there something I should say 
Should I stand up in protest 
should I bow my head and pray

Which donation should I make 
that...

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I watch the news constantly 
in dismay and disbelief 
Feeling helpless and hopeless 
as I see the pain and grief 

The bright colours of Ukraine 
are being shared far and wide 
I hope it brings some comfort 
to know we stand by their side

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Do you see the clear blue skies 
over golden fields of wheat grain
A sign of solidarity
as the world stands with Ukraine

Do you see the sunflowers
stood tall and proud against the rain 
A sign of strength, hope and love 
as the world stands with Ukraine

Feeling helpless and broken 
watching the suffering and pain 
Share a message to show you care
to say I stand with Ukraine 

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We woke to the terrifying news 
as our worst fears came true today 
We watch in horror and disbelief 
and together for Ukraine we pray

How do you negotiate with one 
who is hell bent on having his way 
Discussions provide no solutions
no matter what world leaders may say 

There’s no point trying to understand 
what is going on inside his mind
If we could ask a million questions 
I’m...

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To shop for a dress online 
it isn’t that much fun 
Guessing my size and style
is easier said than done 

I place items in the basket 
as I go along 
But when I get to the checkout
things start to go wrong 

Some things are out of stock
for my delivery date
I can’t risk them arriving
after the function date  

I can’t make up my mind
my order is still not placed 
My basket is empt...

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Yesterday I wrote a poem
it was my 700th write 
It came up on my website
as I was posting it last night

I wrote about “Freedom Day”
this coincidence I didn’t plan 
Yesterday marked 700 days
since lockdown first began

Now I don’t write everyday 
but sometimes I write two or three
The chances of this happening 
seems a bit spooky to me 

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Twomorrow is Twosday
a date of all the twos
I figure this rare date 
will be making the news

Twosday is a fun pun
to mark dates colliding
They form a palindrome
twos twogether aligning 

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It’s been a long stormy weekend 
Dudley, Eunice and then Franklin 
Trees came down, rivers burst their banks
and the 02 roof came crashing in

Today the sun came out to play
encouraging the spring flowers 
We took a walk in the sunshine 
with no threat of heavy showers 

What a difference a day makes 
how quickly the storms blow away
The destruction they left behind 
seen across count...

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The Queen has tested positive
showing symptoms of a mild cold 
At the grand age of ninety five
she is not judged to be too old

It’s expected she will continue
with light duties at this time
At the grand age of ninety five
she is not classed as past her prime 

She will receive medical attention
and follow current guidelines 
At the grand age of ninety five 
she still makes the world’...

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A moment to bring some calm 
after yesterday’s stormy weather 
The sight and sound of a woodland stream 
in harmony together

Glistening in the morning sun
meandering through trees it flows 
Gushing and rushing
creating tiny waterfalls as it goes

Photo credit Dr Amir Khan
 

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Storm Eunice is wreaking havoc
across the whole of Great Britain 
I’m listening to the radio 
safe and warm in my kitchen 

People told to stay at home 
as severe conditions are due 
There is chaos on the roads 
on the railways and ferries too

Big Jet TV films brave pilots 
attempt to land in gusty blows
Due to the extreme high winds 
some airports have been forced to close 

We ar...

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I went to the cinema 
to see the new West Side Story
The tale of two New York gangs
In a fight for turf war glory

Based on the Shakespeare novel
of Romeo and Juliet
Manhatten in the nineteen fifties 
is where and when it is set  

Maria and Tony fall in love
at first sight and just by chance 
Their whirlwind romance starts 
as they meet at a high school dance 

They shouldn’t be to...

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Oh The grand old duke of York
he did spend twelve million pounds
Well when your mum is the Queen
it’s much easier than it sounds 

He took a chance, advanced to go
in a game of monopoly
There was no day in court 
and no apology 

And then he was free, he was free
to live just as before 
Free to live his privileged life
no cares or woes forever more 

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A few hours in the garden
the rain stayed away for a while
Chopping down and tidying up 
sweeping leaves into a big pile

It was chilly but calm and dry
on this mid February day
Weather warnings on the news
tomorrow, a storm is on it’s way 

The garden looks a little sad
there’s not much colour to be found
A few snowdrops and primulas
sheltering in the sodden ground 

Something smal...

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Dark clouds and blue skies
sunshine and showers 
A glowing rainbow
white winter flowers 

The deep River Lune 
flowing fast and fierce 
The whipping wind 
whistles past our ears 

Deep muddy footprints
puddles on pavements
Sturdy and strong trees
brave the elements

Four seasons of weather
along the way 
This is what I saw
on my walk today 

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Roses are red
violets are blue 
Honey is sweet
and sticky too

You’re stuck with me
I’m stuck with you
We stick together
like superglue 
❤️

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They are baked with affection 
served up as a special treat 
An afternoon delight
which can be savoury or sweet

A variety of flavours 
fruity, plain or cheesy
Each one is delicious 
to make a choice isn’t easy 

For something so innocent 
there is much controversy 
Caused by this unassuming 
national delicacy 

Folk question the pronunciation 
does scone rhyme with stone
Or does ...

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Dull, damp and dismal
grim, glum, gloomy and grey 
Wet, wild and windy
winter weather today 

The birds are still busy 
they flock together 
A frenzied flurry
and flutter of feather 

A volery of tits
come to feast and feed
They seem to eat their weight 
in peanuts and seed

The weather may be grim
glum, gloomy and grey
But these feathered friends 
light up the dullest day 
 

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Meet the sorrowful snowdrop
he is not so cheery and bright 
See his gloomy, green features 
painted on his face, pure and white 

His expression does not change 
he always wears the same sad frown 
I wish I could cheer him up
and turn his grimace upside down 

He brings others so much joy 
and wins everyone’s affection 
I wonder if he would smile too
if he saw his own reflection 

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Under our orange umbrella 
you will find hundreds of charities 
A place where you can find tailored support 
from many helpful services 

To raise awareness of this great cause
today is good grief umbrella day
Wearing this small symbol of help and hope 
will help in a very big way 

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The constant, relentless covid news 
seems to be slowing day by day 
I won’t miss those boring charts and graphs 
and all the data they display 

We have been waiting for so long
for a change of headlines in the news
The whole world is sick of reports 
about covid and pandemic blues 

Now we have a new health concern
it would seem there is no protection 
Difficult choices for some to m...

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A show of creamy hellebores 
amongst the white snowdrops today 
Caught up in the wild, winter wind 
they gracefully dance, bob and sway

A taste of the upcoming spring 
to uplift, hearten and delight 
Promising brighter days ahead
a pretty and most welcome sight

Photo credit Dr Amir Khan

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There is a storm blowing our way
all the birds take flight and disappear 
All except the brave little robin
he doesn’t show any care or fear

He sits all alone steadfast and still 
watching the wild and windy weather 
Sleet and rain is heading our way 
he doesn’t seem to shake a feather 

I should be more like a brave robin
but I don’t like the cold, wind and rain
So I’ll stay indoors ...

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Today marks The Queens Platinum Jubilee
a day of royal celebration 
Heartfelt and goodwill messages are sent 
from every corner of the nation 

During her seventy years of service 
her sense of duty has always prevailed 
Through the good, bad and most difficult times
her dignity and grace has never failed 

It must be a time of mixed emotions  
remembering those lost along the way 
Yet...

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Now that Afterlife is finished   
don’t know what we will find to do 
Friday nights will not be the same
we will have to find something new

The most difficult of subjects 
shouldn’t be this entertaining 
But the show is complete genius 
so you won’t hear me complaining

We watched an episode a week 
something we both looked forward to
It made us laugh and made us cry 
we hoped the do...

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There is not much to say
nothing much to do 
Still testing positive 
feeling sad and blue

For over a week now
the furthest I’ve been
Is to the bin and back
and the path between

I thought I had Covid 
now I’m not so sure 
I may have Snow White flu
there may be no cure

Named after the small folk 
my symptoms are clear 
I don’t need a Doc
to confirm my fear

I’m sneezy and slee...

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On a dull February morning
I see a little ray of light
In a sheltered spot of my garden 
they appear delicate and bright 

Like a group of people in a crowd  
collected they stand together 
Fragile, dainty white parasols 
braving the harsh winter weather 

I often imagine they grow here
to protect fairies from the rain 
An umbrella to shelter under 
until they can take flight again 

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In a state of sheer panic
I’ve not written my poem for today
Nothing much to write about
and no words of any interest to say 

So I write about nothing
because I feel the need to write something 
It is nonsense and pointless 
but anything is better than nothing… or is it?

Then I remembered I hadn't posted one from Monday!!

It is the last day of January
thirty one days have...

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Define a crisp winter morning
this is my challenge for today
Describe what I see, hear and feel
on a cold February day

Take a deep breath of chilly air 
inhale the sharpness of a knife 
Awakening all your senses 
your body alert and alive

To set the image in your mind
take a moment and close your eyes  
Start at the top of the picture 
imagine cloudless, bright blue skies 

The la...

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