Celebrations, Poetry, Uncategorized

It’s Time

Today, It’s nearly over
So I’ll rush right through the gate
And hurry towards the arms
Of loved ones…
Who wait!

We’ll clutch and laugh, 
We’ll cry, we’ll dance

We have a second chance!

This time we have been given, 
To learn and to reflect… 
Life’s precious gift we’re given 
To value and respect

Let’s see this as another chance
To love, be kind, repair
And make the most of everything
Let’s celebrate…
Out there! 

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Stupid Cupid

Thank Cupid it’s over for another year!

St Valentine has a lot to answer for!

Don’t get me wrong it’s my choice to be on my own but seriously, even my independent, confident heart leaks when overwhelmed with a barrage of blood, red hearts and flowers. Especially when I’m digesting Haggis and still have left over Christmas pudding in the cupboard

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Florence

Do you  love the Romance of Florence?

I was staying Nella Piazza Santo Spirito which is known as the ‘Bohemian’ Oltrarno area of the city.  When I arrive at the apartment  there’s a very exciting, yet familiar, feel to the place.  As lady gives me the keys to the apartment she suggested dinner at a nearby Trattoria la Casalinga. It’s was at the other end of the square and when I get there it’s queued onto the street.

I do my usual, walk straight to the front and, when asked, say,

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The Grinch – Nicola Stern-Doom

Is it too early to put up your Christmas tree?

I know where I’d like to put my tree – right up a pert sanctimonious bottom!

This year has been stolen by Covid19 and reinforced by the Covidiots20 who spread theories and conspiracies while also spewing bile and droplets of falsehood. Maybe you are immune to the virus and the truth but others are scared!

Have we lost respect for others?

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