A collection of my poetry and prose.

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Trust

Let’s come and sit and learn about trust, It’s just such beautiful word in itself, And comes with a two way meaning.

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Why and what I write

I think I started writing before school or very close to it anyway. And once I started writing I just couldn’t stop! It was the other half to my reading.

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Edith

“What a stormy night” thought Edith as she fought her way forward to race the clouds and reach home. She was soaked through and her hair was whipping across her face as she attempted the stroll.

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Hope

I don’t know if you ever colour in pages with pictures and words and things and some of them even tell you the colour to use. I was doing one today and there was only one word on the page - HOPE.

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Flame of Service

The flame of hope within the heart, That the service that one give, Will be of benefit to all around them, And for future generations.

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Service

The service of a life laid down, Given to do what is seen as right, Wanting to help and not to hurt, The end result of what they know.

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Poppies are so Bright

Poppies are so bright and colourful, Their deep red a joyous sight, They glimmer in the sunlight, And shine through the greyest day.

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Colour and Senses

I was going to write to you about the colour russet brown because I find them such an intriguing combination of words.

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Thoughts

Have you ever sat down and thought about your friends or family and what they might be going through? Things they may not be saying to you or anyone else.

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