not everyone
(hardly anyone )
is a white mouse
SO
if you choose
to march to the beat
of a different drum
be prepared
you will walk the road
alone
if you're lucky
you might meet up
with a kindred spirit
the odds are against it
it takes courage and an unshakeable
belief in yourself and values
not easy
tough going
not for the faint hearted
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CINQUAIN
" The most expensive garment you'll ever own is your own flesh" Jean Luc Godard
oh dear
done it again
he's got under my skin
falling in love at this age so
silly
there are
loads of warnings
not to do this again
especially at this age so
foolish
guess who's
a boring gal
whose kitchen makes her feel
alive at breakfast time each day
and night
maybe
a bit messy
but she thrives on colour
in all its forms especially
people
tea leaves
floating in the sink
given the toss
no message
unlike the
bad news bearers
at the bottom
of the tea cup
oh no
not another tsunami
the teapot didn't flinch
just another breakfast
relating to
her plight and suffering
a gentle soul
of quiet strength
of empathy and compassion
extends the hand of friendship
SHADORMA
a thoughtful
lovely gift to soothe
her frayed nerves
how lucky
to find an angel so kind
sensitive so sweet
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waiting for a tram
in the rain
we did not own a car
an only child
never lonely
with a little family
of her own
lots of fun in a little dinghy
inspired by Enid Blyton
creative and imaginative games
church
every sunday
hats and gloves
dress up occasion
no ensuite
in our abode
jugs and bowls
for a french wash
getting a typewriter
for my birthday
was very exciting and grown up
i loved mine
i wish i still had it
how could i forget
dear tibby
actually tabby
but with thick accents
in the house
sounded like tibby
vinyl records
rock n roll
tan shoes and pink shoe laces
and a big panama with a purple hat band
happy memories
internal rhyme is on my mind
it leads to indigestion
sausages and chocolate
don't really mix
rules and regulations
are not my fix
a strange adoption
of poetic concoctions
think i'll stick to what i know
satan's little helper will sign off now
ho - say hi to your mum
ho- bob's your uncle
ho
Dancing In The Dark
a glamorous elegant time
seen in black and white movies
favourites even as a child
everyone well dressed
good looking
gliding across the dance floor
to great songs like
dancing in the dark
nightclubbing in the 30s
i love the idea of
dancing in the dark
with a chap who
could dance like fred astaire
sadly
left my run too late
would no doubt result
in a bed situation
not a desirable one
a hospital bed
from a slip and fall
SHADORMA
she breast strokes
up and down the pool
gliding like
a svelte swan
gets out and lies under a
big beach umbrella
Kinship With Flowers
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SHADORMA
i relate
to lovely flowers
one of the
only things
that gives me comfort these days
in these sad grim times
some magic
on an old sarong
reminder
of good days
when the world was bearable
and love was about
let's stand tall
you used to love me
a little
a while back
we can sing together in
harmony once more
