Could football finally be coming home 
do we dare to dream the dream
The nation waits in anticipation 
hopes pinned on this England team  

Could those many years of hurt
be forgotten and left in the past
A victory for our lionesses
would make us proud at last

A win against Germany 
would be a remarkable victory 
A cause for celebration 
and a moment in football history 

A packed ...

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From the warm honey coloured hues 
balmy and pleasing to the eye
To the gold linings of the clouds
lying scattered across the sky

A sunrise full of inspiration
confidence, hope and faith restored
A new day, full of promise 
waiting to be lived and explored

Photo credit Dr Amir Khan

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Watching the new baby rabbits
as they playfully leap and bound
Scampering across the garden 
white, tufty tails bobbing around 

I imagine them playing games
just like a group of young children 
Tig, kiss catch and hide and seek 
in the playground of our garden 

Mother keeps a watchful eye
ready to take control and command 
Like a teacher with her whistle 
should their antics get out...

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Just drifting along 
with no destination in mind
Not looking forward 
once in a while glancing behind 

Trying not to think
afraid of the consequences 
Focus on failure  
not recognising successes 

In fear of the future 
who knows what it may hold in store
Block out history  
memories, I try to ignore  

There’s no crystal ball
but surely that’s not a bad thing
I don’t really wan...

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A patch of my garden 
is now a sea of red and gold
These daisy like flowers 
most cheerful, eye catching and bold 
 
They attract butterflies and bees
and now goldfinches too
They go by the name of Sneezeweed
yes! it is really true

In ancient times gone by 
snuff was made from their dried leaves 
To help rid the body of evil 
inhaled to make you sneeze  

Photo credit Dr Amir Khan
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Perfectly mirrored patterns
adorn fragile, delicate wings 
Vibrant in the summer sun
like majestic stained glass paintings

The red admiral butterfly 
so beautiful, bold and bright 
Exquisite and magnificent 
always an impressive sight

Photo Credit Dr Amir Khan

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A break in the grey, moody clouds 
at the dawn of a brand new morning 
Bathes the land in a golden light 
that only a rising sun can bring 

Mother Nature takes her paintbrush
to colour the canvas of this scene
Evoking pure joy with its beauty
a view enchanting and serene 

Photo credit Dr Amir Khan

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A little write to go alongside my creation from today.

Under the low rolling waves
silver fish live wild and free 
In shoals they swim together 
exploring the deep blue sea

An underwater paradise 
calm, peaceful and serene 
A cerulean rainbow 
in shades of aquamarine 

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My name is Mr Darcy
Elizabeth is my wife 
We live here in your garden 
where we live a happy life 

We are quite timid creatures 
and like to hide out of sight 
You may see us shuffling around 
late evening or at night 

We wear a coat of prickly spines
have sharp claws on our toes 
We have small, beady black eyes
a long snout and wet nose 

If you catch us unawares 
we will curl u...

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Today it’s too hot
It’s too hot to trot
It’s too hot to shop
It’s too hot to bop
It’s too hot to move
It's too hot to groove
It’s too hot to drive
It’s too hot to jive
It's too hot to sing
It’s too hot to swing
It’s too hot to play
It’s too hot to sway 
It’s too hot to whirl 
It’s too hot to twirl
It’s too hot to wriggle
It’s too hot to wiggle
It’s too hot to sleep
It’s too hot to...

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The weather maps are glowing 
shades of purple, orange and red
It’s hotter than Barbados 
and many parts of the Med

During the heatwave this week 
previous records will be beat
The news is full of advice
how to keep safe in the heat

Go out early in the morning 
or late evening is best
Apply sunscreen, wear a hat
and be appropriately dressed

Stay indoors or in the shade
in an att...

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A quiet moment in the garden
where a shady spot can be found 
The heat of the day now subsiding 
there is peace and calm all around 

The wild birds flutter in and out 
their chatter carries on the light breeze 
Accompanied by the background sound 
of the gentle rustling of leaves 

A perfect end to a perfect day 
as we celebrated my Dads birthday 
Eighty years and still going strong 
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We arrived back home sweet home 
after four weeks away
A list of jobs to do
will keep us busy today  

The garden is a jungle 
the grass desperate for a mow
Weeds have taken over  
growing where they shouldn’t grow 

The house is neat and tidy
but there’s no food to be found 
There’s a pile of envelopes
a messy brown and white mound  

Our late evening flight means 
we had little s...

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Have you heard of the new pandemic 
that’s sweeping across the nation
The place where it’s most contagious 
is your local petrol station 

People have reported some symptoms 
sweating whilst filling up their car
Feeling sick when paying for their fuel 
these are the most common signs by far 

So next time you fill up with petrol
if you feel sweaty, sick and anxious 
You may have contra...

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Deep, dark, inky black waves surge 
creating white, frothy foaming peaks
The sky a luminous glow
ablaze with molten lava cloud streaks 

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There’s a vacancy at number 10
applicants throw their hats in the ring 
MPs compete to become PM
there’s quite a few in the running 

This is the news for the next few weeks 
as they jostle for every vote
Pointing out the faults of each other 
revelling in each mismanaged quote 

Waiting for the right moment to strike  
like a cat waiting to catch it's prey 
Finding fault with each oth...

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The star attraction of the park
and certainly the talk of the town 
Seven cygnets in the local pond 
small and cute with fluffy grey down 

Swimming in a line formation
proud parents guarding their front and back 
Watching every little move 
keeping each one safely on track 
 

Photo Credit Dr Amir Khan 
 

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A stunning start to this July day 
above the Yorkshire fields of emerald green 
The sun rises through a sprinkling of clouds
creating this calm, untroubled scene  
 

Photo Credit Dr Amir Khan

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Home sweet home, there’s no place like it
and now it’s back to work for me 
I watch birds tuck into breakfast 
the most welcoming sight to see 

These little guys are so vibrant
their colour brings exotic vibes 
Taking a moment to admire them 
just what the doctor prescribes 
 

Photo Credit Dr Amir Khan

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I saw this on Facebook this morning, tried to make a poem by rearranging the words and adding a couple. 

To everyone out there
who is trying right now

Trying to hold on
Trying to find their flow
Trying to keep going
Trying to let go

Trying to stay open
Trying to be right 
Trying to stay afloat
Trying to see the light

Trying to find some balance
Trying to greet each new day
Try...

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Early evening in Gumusluk 
a golden glow lights up the sky
The sun prepares to bid farewell
as another day passes by 

The shore is lined with eateries 
bars, restaurants and small cafes
Serving gastronomic delights 
catch of the day and Turkish mezes

Folk dine on private jetties
or whilst paddling in the sea
Some enjoy a cocktail or two
or just a Turkish cup of tea

Chit chat and ...

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As they tumble one by one
like a row of dominoes in line
Government officials and Minsters
choose their moment to resign 

To build a new cabinet 
now almost impossible to do 
To make something out of nothing
well, I suppose that’s nothing new 

My Dad makes bits of furniture 
from old pallets and scraps of wood 
I’m sure he can build a more stable cabinet 
than Boris ever could 

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This morning we took a dolmus
to Gumusluk, not too far away
Where the ancient ruins of Myndos 
are said to be buried in the bay

These days it’s a famous tourist spot
people visit from miles around
There are lots of fancy restaurants 
and delicious food to be found 

Rising from the clear shallow waters
slender white painted twig like trees 
Decorated with bright jewelled lamps 
that ...

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We set off around 8.30
it was already getting hot
Quite soon we reached the crossroads 
we had to decide to go or not

Let’s give it a go we said 
we can always turn around 
The further we walked up the hill
the steeper became the ground 

Our efforts were rewarded 
when we reached the very top
We took in the view below us
and a quick refreshment stop

From here we could see the who...

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The early evening sky 
hosts this most dazzling show 
A shimmering pathway 
leads towards the golden glow

Blending from gold to blue 
in kaleidoscopic hues 
An ever changing scene
creates mesmerising views

In just a few moments
the sun lowers out of sight
As the day slowly fades 
blending into dusky night

The most perfect sunset
over a calm millpond sea
Peaceful, soothing, sere...

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