Thread: Own poems

petal

Well Chris it gave me quite a lift
To know it arrived o.k.
In fact I felt tons better
Than I had these past two days.

I even put some pictures up
(Well, Bill did) in the kitchen
Three with differet coffees on
One was of a chicken.

I moved my jars of dried seeds
And some that were in a frame
The jars on on the pine dresser
The kitchens not the same

It felt quite drab though I admit
I hadnt realised
How tired and worn out it had become
Now I see it with fresh eyes

Its lighter and much brighter
With different things to see
Some are new, some just been moved
But its all pleasing to me.

This time of year, when weather's cold
And just goes on and on
We need something to lift us up
Until the winter's gone.

Well now I feel I'm on a roll
I've a cupboard next in line
To paint and put in my front room
Ive had it quite some time.

What then I wonder - don't say cleaning
Bills in charge of that
Hoover ? Me ? Oh no I darent
Not with my bad back.

So all things have a plus side
My back might twinge and ache
But no more do I lift or hoover
Lifes a piece of cake

Chris

petal

At 2am this morning
I woke with such a scare !
Bill -on his way to the loo -
Had fallen down the stairs !
He lay there in a crumpled heap
At the bottom near the door
That led into the kitchen
Blood on the bloomin' floor !

He'd knocked his head & gashed his toe
Out came the first aid kit
Full of slings and bandages
Nothing that would fit
His big toe -so I improvised
With a big one, best I could
Looked like a turban on his toe
In fact........it looked quite good !

'Ambulance ?' I said.....'No' says he
I helped him back to bed
'Don;t forget to set the alarm
For half seven' he said.
Our lad was due back from his mums
(Oh.........my aching head)
I couldn't sleep...........was 3am
I'd just got back to bed !

The alarm went off and I got up
Feeling somewhat dazed
Our lad came back, went off to school
My eyes felt sort of 'glazed'
I needed to get my pension
Some shopping..........so I rang
A friend.....'don't worry' she said
'I'll come, quick as I can !'

As she arrived I blubbed away
Why ? I've no idea
Lack of sleep ? or maybe shock ?
Don't know, nothing was clear.
Two coffees - and she made me laugh
Then footsteps on the stairs
Bill had got up, said he's go out
He needed some fresh air !

So my friend who'd rushed to my aid
Could have gone home, back to bed
But bless her she said 'no worries'
And did my shopping instead.
Bill's back still aches, his toe now
Wears a sticky plaster
And now he's taken over dinner
Cos he know I'm a disaster !

I hope tomorrows better
And we both sleep well tonight
And if he needs the loo I've said
'Switch on the landing light !!!'

petal

Well, Bills feeling a bit better
At least thats what he said
He slept last night just like a log
I woke with aching head !!

I've stayed indoors and kept warm
He's been out in fresh air
Maybe I should try that
But the cold winds I can't bear

And Mondays weather forecast
Well it's not looking good
Gale force winds and maybe snow
Need eskimo boots and hood !!

Last time our chimenea smashed
But we've plastic garden chairs
The worst I can imagine is
They'll blow to who knows where ?

And next weekends our holiday
Well ten days off we've got
To take before April first
Or else we loose the lot.

We've booked in at a Travel Lodge
Two nights at special price
Then on to see my grandchildren
If we don't have snow and ice !!

Be just my luck to have some rain
And wind and maybe hail
I want to go to Norfolk shopping
See just what's on sale !

I've saved my bit of pension
That I get - just for me
To find the nearest cheapo shop
And have a little spree !

So please, please, Mr.Weatherman
Tell me it all will end
Hail, rain, wind, snow do what you will
But be gone by next weekend !

petal

I'm going off tomorrow
See my son and my grandson
Then Sunday I am hoping
We can call and see my Mum.

I checked the weather forecast
Sunday - p**ing down with rain !
Weather warnings where we'll be
Oh dear - here we go again !!

Wind and rain and bloomin' cold
As to Travel Lodge we go
Hope when we get to Norfolk
It don't decide to snow !!

Ever the pessimist I am
Must change -see the bright side
Least there's be some shops there
And who knows it might be dry !

At least we'll look at four walls
And a change of scenery
So till I get back from my break
Can you write some poems for me ??

Chris

Oh Mary its Sunday , i know you are away

The Weather is so miserable here today

Thinking off you visiting our county and rain not stopping

Hope Monday if youve arrived its nice for your shopping

Keep your cardi well a hand

Stay warm while visiting my part of the land

Chris

Cannot believe this Saturday , easter they forcast snow

Im so glad will be away sunning to get a glow

Sent the grandkids their eggs all sorted and done

Tomorrow must pack, thats not fun

Bound to be something i forget

But once gone, what the heck

Well Mary 2 little ones posted , while youre away

no doubt when back will read all you have to say

looking forward to hearing how your trip went

Did you shop till you dropped ,now all spent

Hope some sales were on and many bargains

Be honest , how many did you by in cardigans

Summers76

Mega (((Hugs))) for sharing your poem, aahh!! and for bringing a bit of sunshine on a cold day ....blessings Summers76

petal

I came back one day early
The weather - it turned foul
Was sunshine Monday in Kings Lynn
Then the wind began to howl !

Now Travel Lodge, they''re very good
But this one was quite chilly
And to find a decent place to eat
The walk was somewhat hilly !

We found a pub on Sunday
Roast dinner - was a treat
Then Monday we trudged round Kings Lynn
Oh my aching feet.

Back to the Travel Lodge we went
Was cold, I looked at Bill & said
'I know we're booked an extra night
But shall we go today instead ?'

'Oh yes' he said -so off we went
Our break away was done
But least I got to see my Mum
Even better.........baby grandson !

We'd had some retail therapy
And I was very good
Charity shops were tempting
But I only bought what I should.

No cardigans or jumpers
Of those I've got a lot
Then Bill went mad in Poundland
Pot scourers -thought he'd lost the plot !!

I got some card making stuff -was cheap
A cardboard set of drawers
To keep my papers and cards in
Instead of boxes on the floor.

Assembling it was quite a task
And one drawer ain't quite right
But for today I've had enough
Cos Bill - he's got a little plight !

He bought a brand new DVD
Played it ' Bad Disc it said
I tried it and it worked ok
Poor Bill he scratched his head.


The player said 'Bad Discs' again
Wnen he tried another two or three
So do we need a new Player ?
Oh lor..........that;s all we need !!

More expense to add to all
The Bills that have arrived
Council Tax - I nearly fainted
Can it be justified ?

Just cos we've got wheelie bins
They've got a bloomin' cheek
Plus water rates and Fuel as well
Gonna be one of those weeks !!

Oh well we've still got seven days left
So look on the bright side
The weather can do what it wants
We'll just stay warm inside.

And if we need a new player
To play Bills DVD's
Then one will get bought for him
Count the cost ? for Bill ? Not me !

anny

So sorry, Chris, I didn't mean your wee room to ignore!
I've come in with a duster, which I should have done before.
I'd meant to have it spick and span for Mary coming back -
Too late ! She came home early, didn't she, alas alack.

And as for writing poems I'll admit I've been remiss.
I wrote one but its in another room instead of this ,
But I loved the verses that were written in our room by you
And when she read them I know Mary will have loved them too.

anny.