PAUL MCKENNA

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Saturday, 14 November 2009

MEMORIES.........THAT LAST:

MEMORIES.......THAT LAST:
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Twas the 15th of November
In the year of 1961.
My friend and myself
Went dancing purely for fun.
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We'd been there about an hour or so
Dancing to the music of the day.
When suddenly two young men came into view
And came across our way.
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We danced with each one in turn
A lovely night we had.
It was near to closing time,
I was now feeling quite sad.
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You see one young man in particular
Took my fancy right from the start.
Hoping he'd ask me out again
I felt the beating of my heart.
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I remarked to my friend in the cloakroom,
" I have a feeling about this one."
Telling me not to be stupid
After all it was just for fun.
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As we departed the cloakroom
They were waiting there outside.
Asking me for a date,
My pleasure I couldn't hide.
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He, 5 days earlier had
Celebrated his 21st birthday.
To a belated party he asked me to go,
Wild horses wouldn't keep me away.
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To cut a long story short,
2 years later we were wed.
Remembering that night at the dance hall
And the words to my friend I said.
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We had a wonderful marriage,
35 years it did last.
Sadly he's no longer with me.
But I have wonderful memories of the past.
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Photo: My husband on the right an his friend (our best man) on left:)
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Copyright Yvonne Lewis 2009:

Tuesday, 10 November 2009

TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY:

NO BIRTHDAY CARDS:
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No birthday cards to send
No hug or kiss.
For you have left me
And how you are missed.
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They say time heals all sorrow
And time heals all pain.
But what I'd give to have you here again.
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You shared a birthday with my dad,
Someone you never met.
I didn't know him well
But him will never forget.
Today I will visit your final resting place,
Flowers will adorn your grave.
I will thank you most lovingly
For the wonderful life me you gave.
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I know you're only
"A Whisper Away"
I know that beyond the sunset
We will be reunited some sweet day.
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Photo's 1: My husband:
2: My dad:
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Copyright Yvonne Lewis 2009:

Sunday, 8 November 2009

OFF WITH THE OLD.. ON WITH THE NEW:

OFF WITH THE OLD..ON WITH THE NEW:
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As many of you know
The area where I reside.
Once lived poets' Shelley's son
Who lived there until he died.
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He bought Boscombe Manor
Just along the road from me.
It has just been refurbished
And a wonderful sight to see.
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It has become a health centre
Very up to date I may say.
But one can envisage 160 years ago
When Percy Shelley Jnr. lived out his days.
The large reception area
I can imagine the social gatherings.
Such as fancy dress balls,
Or other festive things.
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The large windows at the back
Adorns a garden area to please.
On looking out to it,
Planted are many trees.
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The enormous staircase
Again I envisage years of another day.
When visitors such as Robert Louis Stevenson
Was always a frequent visitor to stay.
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Also Lord Byron and family
At the old manor did at times dwell.
There is also a theatre built,
Which in time will be updated as well.
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It's now called Shelly Manor,
An appropiate name I think.
Combining the old with the new,
By keeping the Shelley Link
Photos:1: The old Manor:
2: A plaque on the wall:
3: Entrance to Shelley Manor
Copyright Yvonne Lewis 2009:



Tuesday, 3 November 2009

FROM A DISTANCE:

FROM A DISTANCE:
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From a distance
Across the mighty sea.
Do you in your busy existance
Spare a thought of me?
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From a distance
This side of the sea.
I think of you constantly,
And what you mean to me.
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Although I have a busy life,
To fill my "Lonesome days"
My mind filters back to happier times
With your kind and loving ways.
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From a distance I picture
You on your Wedding day.
No prouder mother was there
I backed you all the way.
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From a distance I remember,
The happiness I shared in Spain.
It was my intention
To reside there in the future again.
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From a distance I close
My book of memories,
Although they bring me pleasure
They also bring me worries.
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From a distance I see
The land of the blazing sun.
Until the time is right,
I'll bade you goodbye son.
Photo: the wedding venue of my son in Spain:
Copyright Yvonne Lewis 2009:

Wednesday, 28 October 2009

THE SEASONS THEY ARE A CHANGING:

THE SEASONS THEY ARE A CHANGING:
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I know that it is Autumn,
But strange things are happening.
Flowers have started to bloom again,
As though it's summer or spring.
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Daffodils are in full bloom
Abiet six monthe early...or late.
Strawberries are still ripening,
Very tasty to eat.
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Even my Christmas cactus,
Has been in bud since September.
Today the first flower appeared,
Seems it couldn't wait until December.
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It is mid-term for the children,
They're having so much fun.
Playing on the beach,
In the 70 degrees of blazing sun.
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Me? I'm not complaining,
Let Mother Nature go haywire.
I too can sit by the sea,
Something of which I never tire.
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Photo: my budding Christmas Cactus.
Copyright Yvonne Lewis 2009:


Monday, 26 October 2009

THE MISSING FOUR

Hi everyone, this is not a poem, so will get to the point as quickly as I can.

Having been out all day I logged on late tonight(Mon), there were 4 new comments
for me to moderate. I pressed published clicked "View Blog" but the 4 new comments
were not there. To the 4 kind people who took the trouble to write I thank you.
To all my followers I value every comment and would not want to show them.
Take care everyone.

Yvonne.

Friday, 23 October 2009

ACCEPTANCE:

ACCEPTANCE
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Acceptance is an important word
That our lives depend.
Without this virtue,
We could easily go round the bend.
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I have now accpeted the fact
I am surplus to requirements.
To my youngest son in Spain,
Now that I am in retirement.
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I have written, phoned and emailed,
From him no response indeed.
But he knows where I am
Should he be in any need.
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I am not sitting around and mope
I am gonna get on with my life.
Life's too short to be unhappy.
Caused by tears and strife.
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I have a great sense of humour
That's been neglected of late.
Not being able to laugh at life
Is something that I hate.
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So from this day forward,
I'll accept what life has dealt me.
And should I feel unhappy
I'll take a walk beside the sea.
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Copyright Yvonne Lewis 2009: