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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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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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

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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:

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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.

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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.

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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