WELCOME TO MY WORLD OF POETRY:

THANKS

2012-01-27T22:42:00.002Z

Thanks;
>>>>>>
Thanks to Alex J Cavanuagh
Who helped promote my book.
Also to Laura at daily dodo
Whose followers took a look.

Both of these blogs were on Wednesday,
I hope it's appropriate to use them as a link.
I hope I got the hang of it.
Let me know what you think.

Yvonne.

HIGH HOPES:

2012-01-26T22:24:00.002Z

HIGH HOPES:

>>>>>>>>>>>>>

This week I made a plea

To show me how to make a link.

The response was wonderful,

Which made me sit, ponder and think.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

I haven't really had the time

To sit and take it all in.

But at the week-end.

I'll attempt it and hopefully I'll win.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.

With concentration and tenacity,

I know I will succeed.

For I am not a quitter,

And in myself I believe.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Thank you each and everyone.

Who took the trouble to write.

I have high hopes this week-end.

I will get it right.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Photo:Me in the arms of the law at Wasington DC last year.

Copyright Yvonne Lewis 26/01/2012/

THERE ONE MINUTE....GONE THE NEXT

2012-01-25T20:44:00.003Z

THERE ONE MINUTE.....GONE THE NEXT:The other day a strange thing occurred.

I was sat at my pc.

About to start a new post

For blogland to see.

>>>>>>>>>>>>

I happened to glance at the total of followers,

466 to be precise.

As I sat there looking

It went to 465 before my very eyes.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Whoever decided to leave me,

Couldn't have known I saw their departure.

I felt a wee bit sad.

But I guess that's nature.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

I am now back to 466,

By someone new to me.

But how strange I witnessed someone's leaving,

As I sat by my pc.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

photo: Myself and a sailor in New York City

Copyright Yvonne Lewis 25/01/2012

TODAY

2012-01-25T09:10:00.003Z

TODAY

>>>>>

Today I am a guest at Laura's Daily Dodo,

To promote my latest book.

I hope you pop across there,

To give me support and have a look.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

So see you over there my friends.

I hope you like what you see.

But don't forget on other days.

Please return to me.

Yvonne,

HOW

2012-01-24T14:27:00.003Z

HOW?

>>>

For years I've been blogging.

And have carried on year in and year out.

But there are things that I can't do.

Things that I can't fathom out.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

I can print pictures onto my blog.

Copy and paste too.

But there is one thing in particular

That is done by the likes of you.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

For hours today I have tried,

Followed the instructions .....but all in vain.

It's like banging my head against a brick wall.

Causing me considerable pain.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

What is this thing? you may ask.

I'll enlighening you now I think.

The thing I find impossible to do

Is in my blog produce a link.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.

Copyright Yvonne Lewis 24/01/2012

SHE WAITS.......

2012-01-23T11:27:00.003Z

SHE WAITS.......

>>>>>>>>>>>>

She waits each day for the phone to ring,

Will it be today?

She gets on with the chores,

"Please phone ring" she prays.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

She waits until it's time for bed.

Another day gone by.

She wonders where and why things have come to this

As she goes to sleep with a sigh.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Another day dawns with a descion made.

As she awakes from her slumber.

To-day she will phone him,

Only to find he has changed his number.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Cut off from all commuication,

Why is he full of hate.

Another day of hope.

As she longingly waits.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.

Copyright Yvonne Lewis 23/01.2012

THANK YOU

2012-01-20T15:54:00.003Z

THANK YOU:

>>>>>>>

Since writing yesterday my book was in the US,

Many have been sold.

I would like to thank you one and all

If I could be so bold.

>>>>>>>>>>>>

It took me my surprise,

It lifted my spirits high.

After all the trials and tribulations

Tears wasn't far from my eyes.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

I have many blogging friends

That I hold in high esteem.

We're always here for one another,

A wonderful, wonderful team.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

BOOK UPDATE:

2012-01-19T13:38:00.003Z

BOOK UPDATE:

>>>>>>>>>>>>

Just a few lines to keep you informed.

My book AT LAST has reached the other side of the pond.

It has finally found it's way to amazon.com

And in February I too will visit the US ....of which I am fond.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

I am spending some time in California,

Going to LA, Vegas and San fransisco.

Places I've been before.

But places I love so.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

I do hope my book you'll take a peep.

I've sold quite a few in the UK.

But it's a thrill for me to know

Copies are at last your way.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Me outside the Ryman Auditorium last February.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Copyright Yvonne Lewis 19/01/2012

I'M BACK

2012-01-18T13:50:00.002Z

I'M BACK:

>>>>>>>>

The few days off have done me good.

I'm back all refreshed I feel.

Things were piling up,

And was making me feel quite ill.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>..

I've made some descions in my life,

I vow that them I'll keep.

No more will I get so low,

That all I did was weep.

>>>>>>>>>>>

I have two wonderful children,

Who think the world of me.

The third has made his descion,

How long he'll keep it.......we'll see.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

My book has started to sell.

I'm very happy to say.

I did however find it illegally listed,

On the website Ebay.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>

It was being sold for much more that I was advised,

To the seller I got in touch.

Told him and Ebay to get it unlisted,

As I didn't like their methods very much.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>...

It appears they were infringing my copyright.

As they had not asked my permission.

I don't suffer fools gladly.

So off it came without hesitation.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.

I have also been trying to promote my book.

To me that's harder than writing,

There must be people out there,

That "Written from the Heart" is what they've been waiting.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Lastly thanks to all my faithful followers,

Who have sent messages of goodwill.

I just had a little gliche in my life.

That made my life stand still

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.

Copyright Yvonne Lewis 18/01/2012

2012-01-16T12:12:00.001Z

Hi, I have not disconnected my blog, I deleted the last post.
I am taking a little rest , I need to get back to where I was
years ago.

Yvonne.

STAND BESIDE ME:

2012-01-10T23:06:00.003Z

STAND BESIDE ME:

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

In the immortal words of Danny Boy,

I bring these words to you.

On this side of the pond.

My book I've sold quite a few.

I have just been given the go ahead,

By Amazon.com

To send some books to the US,

So tomorrow they leave my home.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Three long years of poetry writing

Has gone into this book.

I really would appreciate,

If some of you would take a look.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

It will take a few weeks

Before they reach their destination.

But it would boost my morale no end.

To have it read throughout the nation.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

So dear friends of Blogshere.

My book I hope you see.

I know I can count on some of you,

So please stand by me.

My book with part of the blurb

written by Alex J, Cavanaugh

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>..

Copyright Yvonne Lewis 10/01 2012

MY BOOK OF MEMORIES:

2012-01-07T12:34:00.004Z

MY BOOK OF MEMORIES:

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

The above book took three long years to complete,

Amid all the trials and tribulations.

The poems are about myself,

Also my relations.

>>>>>>>>>>

It also contains poems about my travels

To the USA.

What wonderful memories I recalled,

From home so far away.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

About the friendliness of the people,

And sights I've only seen on TV.

They are indeed wonderful memories,

That mean the world to me.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

The icing on the cake was the blurb.

Some words were written at the end.

I was honoured that they were written.

By Alex J. Cavanaugh our blogging friend.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.

It's now on sale at Amazon,

Both on Amazon.com and .co.uk.

So should you want to order,

One can do so straight away.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Copyright Yvonne Lewis:07/01/2012

ODE TO MY LITTLE TOE.

2012-01-06T12:48:00.003Z

(picture by goggle images)

ODE TO MY LITTLE TOE:

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

The weather was abysmal,

Pouring with rain and wind gale force.

I couldn't go out in that.

But there was housework to do of course.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

I started in the bedroom.

New calendar of Daniel on the wall.

His smiling face beaming down.

I felt ten feet tall.

>>>>>>>>>>>

It was then I turned around quickly,

And "Ouch" I knocked my little toe.

The air went blue I can relate.

I felt full of woe.

>>>>>>>>>>>

I hobbled onto the bed.

To examine the damage I'd done.

It was already swelling up,

Believe me it was no fun.

>>>>>>>>>>>>

By the afternoon it was the colours of the rainbow,

My shoe I couldn't put on.

I could only walk on my heel,

The considerable pain still not gone.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>..

A few days later,

It is still giving me pain.

The bruise has begun to fade.

Still unable to get my shoe on....oh what a shame?

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

I shall be more careful in the future,

Still feeling full of woe.

Things could have been worse I suppose,

But not for my little toe.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Copyright Yvonne Lewis 06/01/2012

THE SONG, MY NAME AND DANIEL:

2012-01-05T15:39:00.003Z

THE SONG,MY NAME AND DANIEL:

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Whilst in Nashville Tennessee last year.

I went to see Danny Boy.

At the Ryman Auditorium,

The show was such a joy.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

He commenced with an old c/w song.

One I'd heard many times before.

As I listened to the words,

My name(Yvonne ) was mentioned,

(Who could ask for more?)

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

The song Jambalaya(On the Bayou),

A happy sing-along-song I recall.

The concert was recorded for PBS,

And a good time was had by all It's the first time I'd heard my name in a song,

There's been Johnnies, Sally' and Lucille.

Sat in the audience listening to that song,

Certainly gave me a thrill.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

So next time you hear that song.

Think of me please do.

I hope I hear him sing it again,

As from now on concerts are now very few.

After the show

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.

Copyright Yvonne Lewis 05/01/2012

WISHING AND HOPING

2012-01-04T00:02:00.003Z

WISHING AND HOPING:

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Has anyone who's written a book,

The first being a success.

Feel a little apprehensive,

When book no: two arrives...thinking it's a mess?

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

That folk is what is happening to me,

Since the release of my book.

I no not what people's opinion is,

That is indeed if they have had a look.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

I wish and hope pray,

It will sell well.

After all the trials and tribulations it caused

While being printed was pure hell.

>>>>>>>>>>>>

So yes, I guess I'm insecure.

About my book with the passing of each day.

So with all the positivity I can muster up,

I will continue to wish, hope and pray

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Copyright Yvonne Lewis 04/01/2012

ANOTHER YEAR.....

2012-01-02T11:40:00.003Z

ANOTHER YEAR....

>>>>>>>>>>>>>

The festive season come and gone,

Another year is here.

The sun today is high in the sky,

Everyone in good cheer.

>>>>>>>>>>>

To everyone who has goals to achieve,

I hope they materialise.

Through hard work and tenacity,

That's the secret you realise.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Wealth is not important.

Not in the material things.

If one has their health,

And can hear the birds sing.

>>>>>>>>>>>>

That's what happiness is all about,

Appreciating the simple things in life.

Let your problems go over your head,

Who wants tears and strife?

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.

"What Will Be Will Be"

So that song says of long ago.

Another year, a new beginning,

Smile as on your journey you go.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Copyright Yvonne Lewis 02/01/2012

HAPPY NEW YEAR

2012-01-01T00:21:00.002Z

HAPPY NEW YEAR

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

HERE IT'S ALREADY 2012.

I WISH YOU HEALTH AND HAPPINESS,

HOPE FOR THE FUTURE.

NO TEARS OF SADNESS.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

MAY EACH MORN BRING SUNSHINE

IN YOUR LIFE.

FORGET ALL THE BITTERNESS,

TEARS AND STRIFE.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

TO ALL MY FRIENDS.

HAPPY NEW YEAR.

YVONNE.

COUNTDOWN TO A NEW YEAR:

2011-12-30T12:43:00.014Z

COUNTDOWN TO A NEW YEAR:

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

As we approach 2012,

I think of highlights of this year.

Some have brought laughter,

Some have brought tears.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

February I went to Nashville,

In the state of Tennessee.

I give you nine out of ten guesses,

As to whom I went to see.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

March, back in the UK,

Danny Boy was at Brighton.

It was also the last time

I was spoken to by my prodigal son.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

April brought the A to Z Challenge,

The brainchild of Arlee Bird.

It was my second challenge,

To me quite absurd.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

May took me to Toronto,

The first time there, I may say.

Also visited Niagara Falls,

Before going on to the USA.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

June visited many places in the US,

To many to mention I hasten to add.

When we left Boston Airport,

I felt extremely sad.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Spent the summer at home,

As I live near the beach.

Spent many a hour there,

Answers to problems I tried to seek.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

In the Autumn got the all clear.

From a medical condition,

I hope it stays that way,

As I take the medication.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>

I got to see Danny Boy

At Bristol UK.

My hometown of many years ago.

My, how time slips away.?

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

My new book "Written from the Heart"

Was finally published.

My thanks to Alex J. Cavanaugh,

It's all I could have wished.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Christmas was spent at my daughters'.

A good time had by all.

Yes, this year has had it's ups and downs,

But by and large I've certainly had a ball.

Daniel and me at Nashville

Acting the fool at Nashville

Daniel again and me at Brighton UK.

April's A to Z Challenge

Niagara Falls in May

With Daniel at Toronto

My local beach during the summer

The Clifton Suspension Bridge Bristol UK

Me and Daniel at Bristol UK

Me and my long awaited second book

Me and my wonderful daughter Donna.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Top picture: At the Grand Ole Opry Nashville.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Copyright Yvonne Lewis 30/12/2011

A WINTER'S TALE

2011-12-29T11:51:00.006Z

A WINTER'S TALE:

>>>>>>>>>>>

The chill of the cold wind.

Also the pouring of the rain.

I remain inside on days like these,

Looking out of my window pane.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

I see the red breast Robin,

And hear his song so sweet.

My furry friends the squrriels,

Finding their hidden food to eat.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

The Magpies and the Jays,

Are frequent visitors too.

How swift they fly away,

When people come into view.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Today we have "April Showers"

With a rare glimpse of the sun.

The mention of "April Showers"

Remind me of the A to Z Challenge...what fun.

The squirrels are climbing trees,

Chasing each other around.

As I stand by the window,

Without making a sound.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

I will venture later on.

In the garden I will go.

To spread a little happiness

To the wildlife with food, they'll enjoy I know.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Copyright Yvonne Lewis 29/12/2011.

I HAD A CHRISTMAS DREAM:

2011-12-26T09:58:00.003Z

I HAD A CHRISTMAS DREAM:

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

I had this Christmas dream

That my son (pictured above) would call.

Also hear my grandchildren's voices.

I would have stood ten feet tall.

>>>>>>>>>>>>

You see he's cut me from his life,

I wish I knew the reason why.

I honestly thought he would 't let Christmas past,

He did.....oh how I did sigh.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

The dream that didn't materialise

Has kept me going over the past year.

It seem "The Fire's of Hell" won't thaw his heart,

As I've shed a silent tear.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

His children lost their other gran

Last week...she passed away.

I'm their only grandparent,

He's depriving them seeing me day by day.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Now that Christmas Day is over,

And my dream never came true,

I guess I have to come to terms with the situation,

As I sit here feeling blue.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.

Copyright Yvonne Lewis 26/12/2011>

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Picture taken Christmas Eve 2011

The last tine I saw son and three grandchildren.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

A PROUD GRANDMOTHER:

2011-12-25T07:03:00.009Z

A PROUD GRANDMOTHER:

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

As mentioned yesterday it was Harry's birthday,

A good time was had by all.

My daughter made us very welcomed,

No signs of loneliness by me I recall.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Harry, his dad and grandfather Ken.

Went to the park to play football,

I was going to go on my slide,

But decided it was too cold

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.

Friends popped in for a quick hello,

Full of merriment.

A wave of contentment

Over me swept.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Harry has some lovely values in life,

It appears an elderly lady who is on her own.

He suggested she come for Christmas lunch,

And made welcomed in their home.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

I felt very proud of him,

At such a tender age he thinks of others.

The idea was quickly approved of

By his loving mother.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.

After his birthday cake was eaten

And shared among his friends,

I made my way home,

Happy, hoping my other dream will materialise

Before Christmas ends.

Harry blowing his birthday candles.

Harry with his dad.
Harry with his mother,
With grandad Ken

With the proud grandmother

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Yvonne 25/12/2011

HAPPY BIRTHDAY HARRY:

2011-12-23T21:53:00.003Z

HAPPY BIRTHDAY HARRY:

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

You are a grandson in a million,

Generous in laughter and love.

Today(24th) is your twelth birthday,

As I thank the Good Lord above.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

I will be there to share

A few hours with you.

An occasion I wouldn't miss,

I think the world of you.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Christmas Eve wouldn't be the same,

Without seeing you on "Your Day".

Happy Birthday Harry,

That's all I wanted to say.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

I know you're off to the cinema

Later with your parents and friends.

Have a wonderful time dear grandson.

As all my love I send.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Yvonne Lewis

HOW I IMAGINE:

2011-12-21T21:29:00.002Z

HOW I IMAGINE:

>>>>>>>>>>>

The scene I'll set.

A single father with children three.

Awaking on Christmas morning,

All full of glee.

>>>>>>>>>>>

Christmas paper on the floor in a heap,

While examining the contents inside.

"Just what I wanted" I could hear them shout,

Their excitement they couldn't hide.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

After Christmas lunch is eaten,

They will play a little longer.

Then dad gets the car ready,

As they have to return to their mother.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

I wonder if they will give a thought

To their grandmother namely me.

Perhaps I may get a phone call,

I will have to wait and see.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Whether I do or whether I don't,

I love them come what may.

So as the festive season draws close,

I wish them happiness on Christmas Day.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.

Copyright Yvonne Lewis 21/12/2011

WRITTEN FROM THE HEART OFFICIALLY ON SALE

2011-12-19T10:55:00.003Z

WRITTEN FROM THE HEART

OFFICALLY ON SALE:

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Well after all the trials and tribulations

My book is now offically on sale.

It's on Amazon.co.uk

I hope all goes well.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

There is a variety of poems,

That one can read at their leisure.

And I can only hope,

They will give one considerable pleasure.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

The "Blurb" you may find interesting.

There is a review at the end.

It was written by Alex J. Cavanugh,

Our wonderful "Blogging Friend".

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Yvonne.

I JUST CALLED:

2011-12-18T18:07:00.003Z

I JUST CALLED:

>>>>>>>>>>>>

Today I just called

To your final resting place.

With my usual Christmas flowers,

That the passing years can't erase.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

I told you all the family news.

How our daughter is well and fine.

Our grandson's birthday on Christmas Eve,

You never saw him....there wasn't enough time.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

I also told him our youngest son

Was visiting in February from Spain.

How I was looking forward to seeing him here,

Hope he gets used to the rain.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.

I mentioned that our eldest,

Is still out of my life.

Perhaps a Christmas phone call

Will end my tears and strife.

>>>>>>>>>>>>

Of course I told him he was missed.

Especially by me.

Recalling past Christmas times.

When we were a proper family.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

I also mentioned about my new book.

"Written from the Heart".

Poems I have written,

Since we had to part.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>

That's how I spent my Sunday folk,

Pouring out my heart.

I feel so much relief,

As another week we start.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Copyright Yvonne Lewis 18/12/2011

THE TREE:

2011-12-15T22:24:00.003Z

THE TREE:

>>>>>>>>>>>>

The tree outside my window

Are blossoming with buds of spring.

Way up in this tree,

The birds begin to sing.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Their song is for the present,

They've forgotten yesterday.

They don't sing of tomorrow,

For that's another day.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

They hop from branch to branch,

In this tree so old and tall.

This tree must know many secrets,

But it dosen't tell a soul.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

How many people in love,

Have kissed beneath the tree?

As the moon shone from above,

Over land and over sea.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

As the evening approaches,

The bird's songs are full of sorrow.

Perhaps they are thinking,

Will I be here tomorrow?

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

In the middle of the night,

You'll hear the hoot of the old owl,

And there beneath the tree,

The sly fox on the prowl.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

As the hours tick on by,

We herald a new dawn.

The rising of the sun,

The dew upon the lawn.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

There in the midst of the beauty,

Stands my faithful tree.

The birds are singing songs of love,

But sadly not for me.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

For I have loved and lost,

No more will him I see.

But high in Heaven above I'm sure,

He too can see my tree.

Taken from my book "Negative V. Positive"

STORMY WEATHER

2011-12-14T10:59:00.002Z

STORMY WEATHER:

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Although the sun is shinning,

There is severe storms on the way.

The Southern coast of England,

Have been warned it will be Thursday.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Today I will get extra food,

To see me over the next few days.

I'm not a lover of gale force winds.

And the havoc that can come our way.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

I feel sorry for my squirrel friends,

Up in their dreys so high.

Rocking backwards and forwards,

In the trees so near the sky.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Perhaps the weather forcast will be wrong,

As often they have been.

The weather was bad in the North last week.

It was a dreadful scene.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Copyright Yvonne Lewis 14/12/2011

HAPPY BIRTHDAY (12/12/)

2011-12-11T23:14:00.004Z

HAPPY BIRTHDAY :

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Congratulations Daniel you have reached

The big five O.

Have a wonderful day,

Where er'e you may go.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

I recall ten years ago,

Your fortieth birthday party I did attend.

It was a grand occasion,

Without doubt one could depend.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

It was then you introduced

The lady in your life.

Majella, her name.

Who later became your wife.

You show such kindness and compassion,

To those who wait for you to see,

It goes without saying,

One of them is me.

Around the world you've been an inspiration,

I have much to thank you for.

After meeting you thirteen years ago,

Has opened many doors.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

So on this special day,

And in the years to come.

Enjoy your life and don't forget

To say thanks to your wonderful mum.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Yvonne Lewis:11/12/2011

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

All pictures taken at the Ryman Auditorium

Nashville Tennessee.

SILENT NIGHT:

2011-12-09T23:29:00.003Z

With Christmas Approaching

I thought I would put this poem on now.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

SILENT NIGHT:

>>>>>>>>>>

At Christmas time our hearts

Look back to yester years.

Thinking of our loved ones,

The ones who are not here.

But it's also a time of hope,

For on that "Silent Night".

God gave His Beloved Son

To help us see the light.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

A light that will brighten the world,

To let all wars cease to be.

That future generations

Can live in harmony.

Let's join our hands together,

Let our voices sing as one.

Let's not forget that "Silent Night",

When hope for the world begun.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Yvonne Lewis.

From my book Negative V. Positive.

THE FINAL COUNTDOWN

2011-12-06T12:35:00.002Z

THE FINAL COUNTDOWN:

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

It's the final week

Before my book go on sale.

Although exicited I'm apprehensive

All will go well.

>>>>>>>>>>>

Hope people will like it,

Or even may buy.

After much hard work,

I've sighed many a sigh.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

The many problems I encountered,

The many proof reads.

Are well and truly behind me.

As I await for the outcome of my deeds.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Do other writers feel this way

Before their book go on sale?

All I can say as I wait until next week,

I hope all will go well.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.

Copyright Yvonne Lewis 06/12/2011

IT'S NEVER TOO EARLY

2011-12-02T10:26:00.004Z

IT'S NEVER TOO EARLY:

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

I know it's early December,

But when Christmas is come and gone.

It will be time to concentrate

On the "A to Z Challenge" fun.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

If one is all prepared,

And set to go.

It will make life easier

When your entries you show.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

This will be my third

"A to Z".

It makes the grey cells active,

Also it means the world to me.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

The friends I've made is many,

Though some have fallen by the wayside.

But there are many faithful ones

Who are always by my side.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Arlee Bird is hoping for a

Record breaking year.

So please think about joining,

You will have an abundance of good cheer.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>..

Copyright Yvonne Lewis 02/12/2011

A GOOD START TO DECEMBER?

2011-12-01T23:40:00.004Z

A GOOD START TO DECEMBER?

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

I spent the night tossing and turning.

Unable to get quality sleep.

I arose at 6am

Fed up trying to count sheep.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

I made a cup of coffee,

To start the day off well.

If only I knew what lay in store,

Read on and I will tell.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

I fed the fur and feathered friends,

Although it was still dark.

I could hear the dawn chorus,

Happy as a lark.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>

I then proceeded to the trash cans,

The garbage to throw away.

Before I could do that,

Something got in my way.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

I slipped, I stumbled I fell,

With one heck of a bump.

Fell flat on my face,

Which now has a bruise and a lump.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Such an undignified position,

Flat on my face and backside in the air.

I must have looked a silly sight,

But managed to sit on a garden chair.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

I'm still a wee bit sore,

With bruises here and there.

Yes December started with a bang.

This I do declare.

>>>>>>>>>>>>

Copyright Yvonne Lewis 01/12/2011

MY CHRISTMAS WISH:

2011-11-30T20:11:00.003Z

MY CHRISTMAS WISH:

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

If I should go to Santa's Grotto,

And sit upon his knee.

Do you think he'll grant

My only Christmas wish to me?

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

I don't require anything expensive,

It dosen't cost much at all.

All I really want

Is for "Someone" to call.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Someone I haven't seen,

Since last Christmas Eve.

We haven't conversed on the phone

Since March would you believe?

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Oh I had the abusive text messages,

That's the last I've heard.

I assumed things were ok,

Those texts were totally absurd.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

As we approach the season of "Goodwill",

Of that will I get a taste.

I travelled to his home last week,

Only to get the door slammed in my face.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

There is only so much of "Building Bridges",

I am fast running out of bricks.

So if I sat on Santa's knee

Perhaps that will do the trick.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Copyright 30/11/2011

THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC:

2011-11-29T20:26:00.006Z

THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC:

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Five silent blogs days

No music to hear,

With great determination,

I at last can let out a cheer.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

They say to every negative problem

A positive solution can be found.

I think I have proved that point,

As you hear the familiar sounds.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

I can now catch up on my commenting,

Of which I've fallen behind.

I know you all understood my plight,

My followers are all so kind.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Just thought I'd jot this wee note

To let you know how I feel.

Thank you for the music,

I'm glad all is well

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Copyright Yvonne Lewis 29/11/2011

THE DAY THE MUSIC STOPPED

2011-11-27T13:31:00.003Z

THE DAY THE MUSIC STOPPED:

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Friday started like any other day,

Housework and shopping done.

Put my pc blog on,

To have some fun.

>>>>>>>>>>>>

I wrote a new poem ,

Then chose an appropriate song.

Put it on to my blog,

Oh dear something was terribly wrong.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

The music would not play,

Try as hard as I might.

Repeatedly started from scratch,

But it would not go on my site.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

No more can I hear my favourite songs,

As I write to my heart's content.

Reading other's blogs,

To me music was heaven sent.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

No more will Daniel sing for me.

To brighten up my day.

My blog is now silent.

Until I can find another way.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Music was a part of my blog,

As many of you may know.

I'm sure there is an alternative.

When I find it I will be happy to show.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

HAPPY THANKSGIVING DAY:

2011-11-22T22:40:00.003Z

HAPPY THANKSGIVING DAY:

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Happy Thanksgiving Day,

To you all my American friends.

May our friendships continue,

Until the rainbows end.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

I wish to share and thank

The good things that we poccess.

Honesty and positivity,

Are two things that make life a success.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

To share a smile along the way.

Let laughter help you along.

No matter what is going on in your life,

Even when things may be going wrong.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

I too have many things to be thankful for,

As I write this at my leisure.

Remember "Today's Gratitude,

Buys You Tomorrow's Pleasure".

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Copyright Yvonne Lewis 22/11/2011

HAPPINESS FOR ME:

2011-11-21T21:00:00.003Z

HAPPINESS FOR ME:

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Some years ago I bought two cacti's.

At Christmas time they do bloom.

Each year they have blossomed well.

Bringing enchantment to my room.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

There are many buds this year,

As you can clearly see.

That my friends is what

Is bringing happiness for me.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

I have had arthitic pains this week-end.

Which has prevented me from blogging.

But a cortison shot in each shoulder today.

Has got me on the "Net" slogging

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

I look at my blossoming plants.

And think of the beauty all around.

I have a suprise in store next year,

But for now won't make a sound.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

I hope the blossoms stay for some time.

As they brighten up my lonely life.

A long with my friends in the garden.

Who needs tears and strife?

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Copyright Yvonne Lewis 21/11/2011

SPRINGTIME IN NOVEMBER

2011-11-19T22:08:00.003Z

SPRINGTIME IN NOVEMBER:

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Today I awoke early,

To a wonderful sunrise.

The temperature was very mild,

I could hardly believe my eyes.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.

I went and fed the fur and feathered friends,

That in the garden congregate.

It felt like springtime in November,

I can clearly state.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Along the shore I took a walk.

Many had the same idea.

It was a wonderful experience,

Alive and well I did feel.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

With the sun shinning brightly,

I did some Christmas shopping.

Stopped and had a hot chocolate

With a frothy topping.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

I've had a wonderful day,

Had a new hair do.

Hope your day has been just as good,

As I say "Goodnight" to you

Photo's I took during the Spring.

Copyright Yvonne Lewis. 19/11/2011

GOOD NEWS DAY:

2011-11-15T15:36:00.003Z

GOOD NEWS DAY:

>>>>>>>>>>>>>

For the past two years.

I've been living under a cloud.

Today a letter arrived.

Which made me want to shout out loud.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

You see I had pre cancerous cells,

Which in time could have led to the "Big C".

Last week I had my six monthly smear,

I can tell you how it terrified me.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

The letter read today

"Normal" that's what was said

"Return in six months time".

It sill hasn't registered in my head.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

I won't take things for granted

As I know it could re-occur.

But today I feel fine

Because at present "All Is Clear".

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Copyright Yvonne Lewis 15/11/2011

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

picture: Yosemite National Park:

FORGET HIM?

2011-11-13T13:49:00.004Z

FORGET HIM?

I came across a picture,

That was taken last Christmas Eve.

It was the last time that I saw you,

Also your children ......would you believe?

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

So much has happened in the interveening months,

You for some unknown reason cut me from your life.

Causing me much heartache, tears

And of course Strife.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

How I long to see my grandchildren.

You have denied me that right.

Try as hard I've tried to "Forget" you..

I think of you especially at night.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

I didn't know you could be so cruel,

Perhaps I was blind to see.

Again perhaps you've always felt this way.

Why do you hate me?

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

As Christmastime approaches,

The children I would like to see.

So I could give them their presents,

With unconditional love from me.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.

The photo was taken at your sisters'

As it was Harry's birthday.

I look at that picture with tears in my eyes.

How happy we all were that day.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.

Picture: Left to right: The prodigal Son, Me,

Daughter. Grandsons Josh and TJ.

Front row: Grandaughter Lara and Harry(Daughter's son)

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Should you see this post dear son.

Please think your thoughts through.

Or have I got to go through life.

Forgetting all of you?

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Copyright Yvonne Lewis: 13/11/2011

NOVEMBER 10TH: TWO BIRTHDAYS: TWO SPECIAL PEOPLE

2011-11-09T23:38:00.002Z

NOVEMBER10TH: TWO BIRTHDAYS

TWO SPECIAL PEOPLE:

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Today I send two birthday wishes,

One as a daughter,

The other as

A wife.

>>>>>>

To you dear dad,

I only knew you a short while you see,

You had passed away,

By the time I was three.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

I can't remember being

A "Daddies Girl" as most girls seemed to be.

But mum was a wonderful mum,

Your only photo often I did see.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

You didn't see me get wed,

To the only man I'll ever love.

But I'm sure you were with me in spirit,

As you looked down from Heaven above.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

I now send birthday wishes

To the person I met when I was seventeen.

You made me feel special,

Just like a Royal Queen.

I will be thinking of you

On this your birthday.

I love you now as I did then,

I wouldn't have it any other way.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.

God Bless you both on this November 10th.

Memories linger, but I'm not sad.

I know I had the love of two special men,

My husband and my dad.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.

Copyright Yvonne Lewis 09/11/2011

MY BOOK

2011-11-08T14:38:00.003Z

MY BOOK:

>>>>>>>>>>

Above is a sample of the cover

Of my new book.

Thought I would put it on blogshpere

So you can take a look.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Each picture represents

A poem that I have wrote.

"The book should be on sale

In December"this they did quote.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Much hard work has gone into this,

Blood, Sweat and tears.

Especially when the first cover,

Almost reduced me to tears.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

The final editing completed,

Back to the publishers it's gone.

A great weight off my shoulders,

While I'm listening to my favourite songs.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

I wonder if people will like it?

Or indeed will buy.

I can only hope and pray

As I silently do sigh.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Copyright Yvonne Lewis 08/11/2011

DEVESTATION ON THE MOTORWAY:

2011-11-06T11:01:00.003Z

DEVESTATION ON THE MOTORWAY:

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

In the county of Somerset,

Here in the UK.

There was a 34 car pile up,

Causing Horror and disamy.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

It is not quite clear

How this disaster occurred.

It seems a large truck was the culprit

On the news I heard:

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

At least seven people were killed.

And probably many more bodies to be found.

The fire was so intense ,

Chaos was all around.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

All emergency services worked

Througout the night.

Ensuring passing motorist,

Were travelling alright.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

My heart goes out to the bereaved,

And the fifty who were injured badly.

Whatever caused this pile up.

It is indeed a very sad Sunday.

THE A TO Z CHALLENGE

2011-11-03T22:49:00.003Z

THE A TO Z CHALLENGE:

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

I appreciate it's only November,

And Christmas is yet to appear.

But I got to thinking about the A to Z Challenge,

That I have completed the past two years.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

It was the "Brain child" of Arlee Bird

Whose blog is "Tossing It Out".

It's made a difference to my blog,

Making new friends is what it's all about.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

It's also fun to write each day.

In the month of April.

A different letter of the alphabet,

When you achieve it what a thrill?

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

So why not think it over,

And write from A to Z.

I guarentee you won't regret it,

Take a tip from me.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Copyright Yvonne Lewis 03/10/2011

THE TRIALS AND TRIBULLATIONS OF PUBLISHING A POETRY BOOK:

2011-11-01T22:20:00.004Z

THE TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS

OF PUBLISHING A POETRY BOOK

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Three years ago my first book

Appeared on the scene.

When it was published

I felt like a queen.

>>>>>>>>>>>>

Recently I decided

On a sequal no less.

I looked through my poems,

And chose what I thought best.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Sent the manuscripts to the people concerned,

Patiently I awaited the first proofs.

When they finally arrived,

I nearly hit the roof.

>>>>>>>>>>>>

They had designed a cover,

One that I thought inferrior.

Taking the proofs on holiday to Spain,

I really hated the cover I discovered.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

I phoned the appropriate person

Who said a new one will be designed.

Give us a week I was sweetly told.

It didn't arrive......I was resigned.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Resigned for a long wait,

So another phone call was made.

Was told it would be sent with the second corrections,

That's how things are done in the trade.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.

I asked for a description of the cover,

His answer had me reeling.

It was the identicle cover of my first book,

Not very happy I was feeling.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

I said"No Way"

I want a new cover that's perfect.

After all that's the first thing the readers see,

As I told him to reflect.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Today I was told another cover has been done

With scenes of poems I wrote.

I should recieve it this week,

Well that's what they did quote.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Should I not be satisfied.

Back it will go again.

I don't suffer fools gladly,

The only thing I've suffered is pain.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Copyright Yvonne Lewis 01/11/2011

A NEW BEGINNING:

2011-10-31T14:55:00.004Z

After my "not so good week) last week,

Thought I'd start a new week with an older poem

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

A NEW BEGINNING:

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Today for me the sun shone,

Though it was pouring down with rain.

For I awoke this morning,

With less heartache and less pain.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.

It was a lovely feeling.

I've got plans to make.

I have to think positive,

If only for my sake.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

I have some dreams in mind,

That I'd like to fullfil.

There's a little voice inside my head saying

"I can, I can, I will."

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

First I want to make a stand,

Let no one put me down.

I'm going to wear a smile on my face,

Not some gloomy frown.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

If I want to sail the seven seas,

Or climb the mountains high.

If I want to make my mark in life.

The at least I have to try.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Of course I can't forget my loved ones,

Who have already passed on.

Neither can I forget the fact

Today the sun has shone.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

So I'll start this new chapter in my life,

With my loved ones by my side.

For I'll never know what I can achieve,

If I haven't really tried.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Copyright Yvonne Lewis

From my book "Negative V. Positive.

WHAT CAME THROUGH THE MAIL

2011-10-29T11:36:00.002+01:00

WHAT CAME THROUGH THE MAIL:

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Throughout the year I've been

Selling my "Poetry Postcards" for charity.

I gave the proceeds to Daniel,

When I saw him recently.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

I wrote him a letter telling him all the news.

Mentioning the fact on the horizon is a new book.

I came away from the concert,

With a faraway look.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

I have been selling cards,

For nigh on ten years,

For children in Romainia,

Who has only known sadness and tears.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.

Well , after the strange week I've had,

One I've gone through hell.

I had a suprise for me

When I today opened my mail.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.

It was a card from Daniel ,

Handwritten I may add.

I was and am over the moon.

Happiness has returned , I don't feel so sad.

A copy of both sides of my precious card.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Copyright Yvonne Lewis 29/10/2011

FAMILY AND MISTAKES:

2011-10-27T22:28:00.003+01:00

FAMILY AND MISTAKES:

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

The day started none too good.

As vindictive comments were left on my blog.

I stared in utter disbelief.

My mouth open all agog.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

I decided to give up blogging.

Much to my dismay.

I was too upset.

Is all that I can say.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>

I was due to visit my daughter,

As my grandson(above)was home.

I called a cab to take me there.

They seemed real pleased

That I had come.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Telling her about my blog over a cup of coffee,

I could see she was deep in thought.

She told me to be sensible,

And in that vicious trap not to be caught.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

You have many good friends on your blog,

Don't be taken in by a spiteful few.

Take each day as it comes,

Is my advice to you.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

I guess we all make mistakes in life.

And I am no exception.

We hugged one another,

At the end of our conversation.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

When I returned home,

I put my blog as it should be.

It's been a strange sort of day.

Glad that my daughter had more sense than me.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

copyright Yvonne Lewis 27/10/2011

MY ENGLISH GARDEN:

2011-10-25T22:41:00.004+01:00

MY ENGLISH GARDEN:

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

How I love the garden

With the changes of the seasons,

Above is a neighbours cat,

Sitting there for his own reasons.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

The big Chestnut tree that is laden with nuts,

For the visiting squirrels.

Who I affectionately call,

Sybil and Cyril.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

The summer cherry tree,

That the birds love to feed.

I watch from my window.

It's a pleasure indeed.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

There has been a huge plant,

Since the day I moved here,

This year it's in bloom,

It's a scene I hold dear.

I don't know what it is called,

With my new camera a picture I took.

Thought someone would know

Should they have a look.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Below is a picture of me in the summer,

In this wonderful garden of mine.

It's wonderful in all seasons,

Especially when the sun do shine.
Copyright Yvonne Lewis: 25/10/2011

HOME:

2011-10-24T10:45:00.004+01:00

HOME:

>>>>>>>

I arrrived home safe and sound,

Around seven pm last night.

Although I would have loved to remained in Spain,

It was a welcomed sight.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

It was great seeing my youngest son,

And his in-laws too.

I have many friends in Spain

I managed to see quite a few.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

For a week the loneliness left me.

That I had experienced of late.

I shall visit my daughter on Thursday,

That I can hardly wait.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

My son and I had long discussions

As what to do about son number one.

He still remains silent.

Which to me is no fun.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Aparrently he haven't spoken to John(in Spain)

For at least five years.

This was news to me.

Which reduced me to tears.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

I could have stayed longer,

But I have to attend to my new book.

Posting back the proofs today,

Which is a step nearing to the competed look.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

As soon as the book is published,

I shall be returning to Spain.

To spend the Spanish Christmas with John.

Hope the weather will be good.....no rain.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Well it's back to the old routine now.

Shopping, cleaning and such.

And of course reading your blogs,

Which I shall enjoy very much.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Copyright Yvonne Lewis 24/10/2011

HOMEWARD BOUND:

2011-10-23T15:30:00.002+01:00

HOMEWARD BOUND:

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

I am at the airport

Waiting for my flight.

I didn't want to leave my son,

Benalmadena is a pretty sight.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

I wonder if "Lappy " will remember me,

When I switch him on?

Will he be jealous,

When I write of all the fun?

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

I lost my beloved camera

At Gibtraltar yesterday.

So that's the first thing I have to buy

When I can afford to pay.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

All my lovely photo's

And new memories made.

Gone through my carelessness.

Whilst buying a lemonade.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Someone took it from my bag,

I should have known better,

Perhaps it's covered by my insurance

When I write them a letter.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Be with you tomorrow sometime,

I have much to catch up on.

But it was lovely to see my youngest son.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Yvonne:

HOLIDAY ALMOST OVER:

2011-10-21T18:14:00.002+01:00

HOLIDAY ALMOST OVER:

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

One full day left then it's homeward bound.

I've had a great time with my son.

Lots of contagious laughter,

Much hilarious fun.

>>>>>>>>>>>>

Have completed my corrections

Of the first proofs of my book.

When it is all done and dusted,

I hope you will have a look.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

I've taken Angus the dog to the park

Many times during my stay.

Adults in Spain are not allowed on the slides

I am sad so say.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

I've so missed my followers,

In Blogspere that.s for sure.

So first thing Monday morning

I'll be commenting once more.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Have a great week-end each and everyone.

Gibtraltar is where I will be.

To do some sight seeing.

Of course The Barbary Apes I shall see.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Until Monday take care.Yvonne

JUST TO LET YOU KNOW:

2011-10-20T09:05:00.003+01:00

JUST TO LET YOU KNOW:
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Just to let you know I am doing fine,
The weather here is swell.
I am at an Internet shop,
So can't communicate very well.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
The son I am visiting is not "The Prodigal Son",
This one has more respect for me.
We've caught up on all the news
While walking by the sea.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
I have also been going through
The first proofs of my new book.
I'm so excited I can't wait,
To see it completed and have a look.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
To all who have wished me well,
A big thank you I convey.
The life here is so much laid back.
How I'd love to stay.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
I will be returning on Sunday eve,
Just over two hours it do take.
So all being well will be back on blog,
On Monday , some comments continue to make.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>..
So until Monday I bid you all farewell.
I've missed you all without doubt.
I've had a grand time with my son,
From the roof tops I long to shout
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
ps this pc here in Spain is difficult to use
so please excuse my usual layout.
Yvonne.

BLOOGVACATION:

2011-10-17T04:27:00.002+01:00

As from today for the next week will be on blog vacation.
I am visiting my son in Spain.
Take care.
Will return next week:
Yvonne.

PRELUDE TO HALLOWEEN(THE NIGHTMARE)

2011-10-15T08:51:00.003+01:00

A PRELUDE TO HALLOWEEN (THE NIGHTMARE)
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
As I stood by my window
In the darkness of the night.
My eyes opened with amazement,
I had an awful fright.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Something flashed by my window.
Went by so rapidly.
Flying on a broomstick
Was a witch chuckling he,he, he.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
She returned to my window.
Black cat in tow too.
She said "I am the witch
Employed by "Yahoo"
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
To see fair play done,
When blogs you review.
Should you give bad critique,
I'll cast a spell on you.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.
I was flabbergasted,
As the cats eyes flashed like traffic lights.
The Yahoo witch was having fun,
As she cackled with delight.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
As I peered nearer to obtain
A closer inspection.
Something was amiss,
You see it was my own reflection.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
I went icy cold,
Void of all beauty and charm.
Twas then I awoken from my nightmare,
To the sound of my alarm
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.
Copyright Yvonne Lewis:

SLEEPNESS NIGHT

2011-10-13T02:52:00.002+01:00

SLEEPNESS NIGHT.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

It;s nearly three am,

I've had two hours sleep.

I've tossed and turned for hours,

Then from my bed I creep.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

I've made myself a hot drink,

Watched some nightime TV.

Then I thought I would investigate

What is happening on my pc.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

I hear the owl hooting

In the distance of the night.

Earlier I saw the sly fox,

Hurrying out of sight.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

How different the world is

In the middle of the night.

In another couple of hours

It will gradually become light.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

I now begin to yawn.

Perhaps sleep will come my way.

I have to make an early start tomorrow

As I have a busy day.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Copyright Yvonne Lewis 13/10/2011

LONELINESS

2011-10-10T21:29:00.002+01:00

LONELINESS:

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I've been to my daughters' today.

What a grand day it's been.

We talked about "The Good Old Days",

And the places we've seen.

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I returned to my apartment.

There loneliness struck my heart.

There's someone missing from my life,

Oh why did we have to part?

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Most of the time I muddle through,

Yet today I feel so lost.

I must get over this emotion,

For my own good.....at all cost.

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But it's easier said than done.

I know all to well that is true.

Thankfully days like this

Are few.

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I have much to look forward,

Life is mostly grand.

But it's days like today

That loneliness and I walk hand in hand.

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Copyright Yvonne Lewis 10/10/2011

DO ANYONE KNOW THE ANSWERS?

2011-10-09T13:20:00.004+01:00

DO ANYONE KNOW THE ANSWERS?

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I was listening to the radio today.

When this old song was being played.

I was always confused at the words

Whenever it was being relayed.

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Why should someone bake a cake,

With all the preperation it entails.

Only to leave it out in the rain.

Especially if the rain turned to hail.

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Why bake a cake

Then throw the recipe away.

What sort of cake was it?

One may need to bake another some day.

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I have pondered these questions

On hearing it over land and seas,

Should anyone know the answers.

Answers on a postcard please.

MY TWO DAY BREAK:

2011-10-07T14:45:00.003+01:00

MY TWO DAY BREAK:

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On Tuesday I went to Bristol (UK)

For a couple of days.

It was the place I was brought up,

And how the memories came my way.

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Above is The Clifton Suspension Bridge,

Built by Isambard Kingdom Brunnel no less,

I used to be frightened of the height of the bridge

To you I will confess.

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My main reason for the visit,

Was to attend one of my concerts I enjoy.

Of course it was that of that Irish man.

The wonderful Danny Boy.

The theatre was full to capacity.

It was a wonderful show.

We were told he wasn't retiring,

Just slowing down tours.....WOW.

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He sang many of his songs,

That started on his road to fame.

Back in 1981 when no-one

Knew his name.

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He also sang songs he sang at Nashville,

Also some made famous by George Jones.

The song "Hello Darling" is a favourite of mine.

In fact it rings on my phone.

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After the show the customary photo taken.

He asked after my health and family.

And with a peck on my cheek

I went away quite happily.

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Outside it was very windy and rainy,

As to my hotel I made my way.

But I was on cloud nine.

After a wonderful, wonderful day.

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HOMEWARD BOUND:

2011-10-07T09:37:00.004+01:00

HOMEWARD BOUND:

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I had been away for a few days,

The reason will be another post.

I left the hotel at Bristol,

After a coffee and toast.

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I arrived at the railway station,

All went well on that journey,

No trials tribulations

Or pains.

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An hour later arrived at Southampton,

To connect my journey to home.

Little did I know what lay in store.

And what there was to come.

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I was told to try platform three,

So up the steps and over the bridge.

Seems there was a problem there

I tried platform four ....there also was a hitch.

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The passengers by now were accumalating.

Some very irate.

Where was the train to Bournemouth,

Why was it so late.?

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At one pm, we were directed to platform three,

To board a train which was only going half way.

We boarded the train exhausted,

Unprintable words was all I could say.

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At two forty five we set off to Brockenhurst,

Deep in The New Forset.

How I longed for home,

So I could have a long rest.

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The next train stopped at every station,

There were many I could tell.

By now I was feeling hungry,

And feeling quite unwell.

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The reason for the delays,

A body was found on the track.

The police closed the lines for a while.

That's why we were late getting back.

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We arrived at Bournemouth,at 4 pm.

A journey that should have only taken two and half hours.

Took nearly six I declare.

I arrived home the worse for wear and promptly had a shower.

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There was no news about the days happenings

On news bulletins.

Why choas ruled supreme.

On British Rails railway lines.

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BEAUTIFUL SUNDAY

2011-10-02T09:20:00.003+01:00

BEAUTIFUL SUNDAY:

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I awoken to the signs of another hot day,

It was six am and light.

I hastily washed and dressed.

Left the house and out of sight.

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I walked along the beach,

I thought I would be alone.

There were people everywhere,

I suppose it was too hot in their homes.

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There were many joggers.

Keeping fit as they passed me by.

With a quick"Good Morning" went on their way.

I could only sigh.

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Wish I could jog to lose the pounds,

But walking is my fun.

I don't know how much weight I had lost,

By the look of me I guess.....none.

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I walked the couple of miles

To "Boscombe Pier" .

Feeling utterly relaxed

And not a sign of tears.

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Many youngsters were surfing,

Taking advantage of the heatwave.

thinking how much money

One can save.

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I returned home to have breakfast.

The hosehold chores to be done,

But I have a headstart on this beautiul Sunday.

For already I've had plenty of fun.

A VISIT TO THE GARDEN CENTRE,

2011-10-01T11:27:00.002+01:00

A VISIT TO THE GARDEN CENTRE:

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Yesterday I paid a visit to the garden centre,

As the weather was extremely hot.

I needed some bird food and other things.

And what a surprise I got.

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The place was full of shoppers,

Roaming here and there.

Some were sat by the fishpond,

A splendid display I declare.

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I bought what I required,

Me dressed in my summer attire.

I bought a cool drink to quench my thirst.

The I began to tire.

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I thought I would sit on the wall,

In a shady nook.

Someone took my photograph

And below is the one they took

In the middle of a heatwave,

Stood Santa and a snowman.

What a crazy world it is at the moment.

All the season rolled into one.

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THE TIMES ARE CHANGING:

2011-09-30T11:37:00.003+01:00

THE TIMES ARE CHANGING:

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As from next year,

Daniel is cutting down on his shows.

What a statement that read.

What and where we go Heaven knows.

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He has been touring for thirty years,

And feel he needs a rest.

I can quite understand that.

And I wish him all the best.

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Through going to his concerts.

I have visited so many places.

Met up with old friends

Also met new faces.

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Have been a frequent visitor

To the United States.

Friendly faces greeted us,

We were treated more like mates.

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Daniel is still going to Branson MO,

Perhaps I'll make it there.

But I have wonderful memories,

Of an entertainer who really cares.

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The past thirteen years,

I have had a wonderful time.

So thank you Daniel,

I'll see you around some time.

IT'S HOT!

2011-09-27T11:22:00.004+01:00

IT'S HOT!

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We've been promised hot weather this week.

And for once the forecast has come true.

The temperature has risen quite suddenly,

Even hotter when the sun peeps through.

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Who am I to complain?

I can leisurely stroll along the beach.

A relaxing and favourite pastime of mine.

Where problems are out of reach.

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No telelphones, just my Ipod.

My favourite tunes I do hear.

There is happiness all around me.

There I have nothing to fear.

It's lovely to get unexpected good weather,

As the summer didn't arrive.

While the leaves on the trees are falling.

In the sea people are taking a dive.

What a crazy mixed up world?

Don't know what season we're in.

When I go shopping these days.

Christmas cards are on display......I guess we just can't win.

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Copyright Yvonne Lewis 27/09/2011

WHAT WOKE ME UP!

2011-09-25T13:20:00.003+01:00

WHAT WOKE ME UP!

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It was two am,

On a warm Autumnal night.

Something awoken me.

With such a fright.

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I cautiously crept out of my bed.

With a heavy torch in hand.

To investigate what had disturbed my sleep,

From my dreamland.

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Slowly I walked around the apartment,

Opening every door.

The at last I found the culprit,

It was a ceramic plate on the floor.

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It wasn't broken....still in one piece.

Much to my obvious joy.

For the ceramic plate had a picture on it

Of dear ole Danny Boy.

THAT WORD CALLED HOPE:

2011-09-24T15:39:00.003+01:00

THAT WORD CALLED HOPE:

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First I'd like to thank you all,

For the best wishes sent to me.

It is lovely to know that you are here,

Although each other we can't see.

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I was exhausted with arthritic pain,

That reared it's ugly head.

So with Ipod in my ears,

I spent a day in bed.

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I did venture out yesterday,

As food supplies were low.

The event that took place,

I wished I'd stayed at home.

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I happen to bump into an ex neighbour,

Whom I'd known for years.

She told me she'd seen my "Prodigal Son"

Which was hard to hide the tears.

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It appears she asked about myself,

He said"I didn't exist".

Said "I was a failure as a mother"

That was only one thing on his list.

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For six months I've kept up hope,

But the word hope is getting smaller.

I felt my world was closing in,

How I wanted to holler.

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I returned home all alone.

I felt I'd been kicked below the belt.

I had no one to turn to

To relay on how I felt.

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I have a life to live,

And things I want to achieve.

But my son whom I carried for 9 months,

Is adament in his views I believe.

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So today I've come out of hiding.

And here's the reason why.

I know I've done my best for him

And will hold my head up high.
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JUST A LINE.

2011-09-22T13:14:00.003+01:00

JUST A LINE:

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Just a line to say

I am not feeling too good.

So I'm taking a few days off,

Until I'm feeling as I should.

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I'll try and catch up on my comments

At the week-end.

So until then my loyal friends,

Best wishes to you I send.

Yvonne

MY WORST FILM BLOGFEST

2011-09-18T22:11:00.003+01:00

MY WORST FILMS

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NIGHT OF THE EAGLE (1962)

Retitled "BURN WITCH BURN" FOR US:

STARRING

PETER WYNGRADE

JANET BLAIR

MARGARET JOHNSON

I saw this film in 1962,

A year before I was wed.

It gave me nightmares for months,

As I lay in my bed.

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A psychology professor who believed in superstition,

Discovers his wife Tansy is a practicing witchcraft.

He then gets a run of bad luck,

Which made people at him laugh.

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His secretary Fiona is friendly with Tansy,

She learns some tricks of the trade.

She is the perpertrator of the professor's bad luck,

And in her mind a plan is made.

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She lures Tansy into her home,

The sets it alight.

It could be seen for miles around,

The flames so high and bright.

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On the university building

Is a giant stone eagle,

It comes to life as Tansy is burned.

Her death of course being illegal.

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Secretary Fiona is delighted.

The eagle is now in it's place.

As she passes the university it topples,

Burying her underneath it in disgrace.

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FILM TWO

CANDY 1968:

STARRING

EWA AULIN

JOHN AUSTIN

RICHARD BUTON

RINGO STARR

My husband and myself watched this film,

As Ringo Starr in it appeared.

What a shock awaited us,

It was worse than we feared.

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Candy was descended from Outer Space,

Out to seduce various men.

It was classed as "Soft Porn" film,

We gave it nought out of ten.

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It was also the first "Psychedelic" films,

That started to circulate.

This film turned out to be THE ONE

That I became to hate.

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I'm not narrow minded,

But the film being "Psychedelic"

I didn't know it at the time,

That I was Epiletic.

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It had such an adverse effect on myself,

I'll watch a film at home on a dvd.

But not since in a cinema a film I have seen.

How many years? you may ask, I'll tell you Forty Three.

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Yvonne

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I'll leave the film reviews to Alex.

I CAME TO TALK WITH YOU

2011-09-15T13:14:00.003+01:00

I CAME TO TALK WITH YOU:

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On Sunday I came to visit you,

To place flowers on your final resting place.

I felt I needed to talk with you,

Some fears I needed to erase.

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I knelt beside the flower urn.

Looking at the lawn.

It was there they scattered your ashes,

How my heart was torn.

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I spoke about my life,

About my writing too.

Told you all the events in the family,

And why I needed you.

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I poured my heart out,

I hope you heard what I had to say.

How and why our once united family,

Have turned out this way.

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I tidied up the dead flowers,

Looked towards the sky.

It was so quiet in the cemetary,

I as bade you goodbye.

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On the return journey home,

I felt happier than before.

Was it because I poured my heart out

To the one that I adored.

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IF I COULD BE ANYONE I'D BE..........

2011-09-13T22:30:00.002+01:00

IF I COULD BE ANYONE I'D BE

DANIEL O DONNELL:

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I'd have to change my gender.

Of that is very clear.

They say it's a man's world,

At least that's what I hear.

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Daniel is a wonderful singer,

Full of wit and charm.

He tells the most funny jokes

That dosen't cause alarm.

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His compassion for his fans,

Is a well known fact.

He is a very genuine person.

He dosen't put on an act.

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The love for his mother,

Her age is ninety two.

He phones her daily,

I think that's lovely...don't you?

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There are times when a fan

Is sick and all alone.

If he should know about it.

He'll call you on the phone.

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I would love to have some

Of the wonderful qualities he possess.

I think I would be a better person,

That's all I have to say I guess.

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For the Talli Rowland 's big day

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ABSENT FRIENDS:IN MEMORY OF 09/11/2001

2011-09-09T13:27:00.003+01:00

ABSENT FRIENDS

IN MEMORY OF 9/11/2001:

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I remember the moment I heard,

I was at my husband'ss grave.

People passing was talking about it,

And to me the information was gave.

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Horrified, on returning home.

I switched on the TV.

Feelings of sickness and disbelief,

Gave way to tears that I could scarcely see.

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I thought of the vicitms on the planes.

The people at work within the Twin Towers.

What chance did they have to survive,

I remained seated for hours.

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I saw a community united in grief,

Police, Firemen and Paramedics.

Recovering bodies by their hands,

Murdered by terroorists.

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My mind returned to the vicitms.

The horror that ended their lives.

They didn't have time to say goodbye.

To their mothers, husbands or wives.

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This year I visited New York City,

Ground Zero we paid our respects.

Overlooking "The Twin Tower" site.

It was a moment I shall never forget.

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Many visitors were there,

Not a sound could be heard.

The "Deafening Sound Of Silence",

Each had our own private thoughts.....nobody stirred.

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This past week on the TV,

I've seen Ground Zero again.

Having witnessed the scene myself,

I can appreciate America's emotions of "Anger, Sorrow and Pain"

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To all those innocent people,

Who died so needlessly.

May the Good Lord put his arms around them,

Throughout Eternity.

The photo I took at the Twin Tower site: >>>
RIP
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Copyright Yvonne Lewis:09/09/2011

MY PERSONAL 9/11/1998

2011-09-07T22:55:00.002+01:00

MY PERSONAL 9/11/1998

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As we approach another 9/11.

This one is personal to me.

For on that date in 1998

The love of my life left me.

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I do not grieve for thee my dear,

I remember the happy days.

There were plenty of those my love,

In so many different ways.

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The caravan we visited,

We made so many friends.

They were with us in thoughts

Until your journey's end.

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On that 9/11 in 1998.

You slept all through the day.

Our darling daughter was with me,

This I heard her say.

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"This is Daddy's Little Girl here,

Go to sleep my love".

You suddenly turned your head and smiled,

As you journeyed to your home "Above".

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You had a favourite song,

That you liked to hear be sung,

Justin Hayward singing,

"Forever Autumn"

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No! I will not grieve for thee,

You would not want me to.

I'll just remember the happy years.

I was proud I spent with you.

RIP

MY INSECURITIES:

2011-09-07T08:59:00.003+01:00

MY INSECURITIES:

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As you know I write of experiences of life,

So all I write is true.

But at times I feel unworthy,

Of my Followers like you.

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People who are great writers,

Who know what they're writing about.

Who know about full stops and comma's

At times I want to shout.

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Lately I've been losing followers,

One here and there.

I can't for the life of me remember

Who they are and why they don't care.

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I wish they would have the courage to tell me,

Is it something I've said or done.

Positive as I may be in life.

Sometimes blogging to me is not fun.

Yvonne Lewis: 07/09/2011

WEYMOUTH DORSET CARNIVAL:

2011-09-06T12:58:00.006+01:00

WEYMOUTH DORSET CARNIVAL:

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Today it's wet and windy,

Memories of happiness I recall.

It's about The Weymouth Carnival.

Where a good time is had by all.

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It occurs on a Wednesday in August,

Floats adorn the streets at night.

How we used to love watch.

It was an awesome sight.

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There are rides along the sea front.

A carousel , dodgems and such.

How when the children were younger,

They loved the rides so much.

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A Carnival Queen is crown at mid-day.

By the Lord Mayor no less.

Air displays are in the skies,

While the council workers take care of the mess.

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The Carnival concludes

With a wonderful firework display.

They can bee seen in the sky,

Many miles away.

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On this wet and windy day,

A bit of happiness my memory I happen to discover.

With gales blowing merrily.

I guess the Carnival is over.

Pictures of some of the carnival fun

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I'VE BEEN TAGGED

2011-09-05T13:16:00.004+01:00

I'VE BEEN TAGGED:

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Donna K Weaver has tagged me,

I have to leave 10 things about yours truly.

This I will do willingly.

One thing I'm not is unruly.

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In no particular order:

1: Music of all sorts it was my first love in life

2:Enjoy watching the wildlife:

3:Children's slides I can't resist them.

4: Travelling

5:Watching reality shows

6:Of course Daniel O Donnell concerts

7:Walking especially along the beach.

8:Blogging:

9:Gardening when I have the time.

10: writing poetry.

I would like to tagg the following people:

Alex J. Cavanaugh

Jules@Trying to get over the rainbow.

Arlee Bird @ Tossing it out

Septembermom

VIVA ESPANA

2011-09-04T16:03:00.007+01:00

VIVA ESPANA:

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I telephoned my son in Spain today,

Just for a friendly chat.

We got to talking about me visiting him,

I replied "Yes" off the top of my hat.

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Hopefully it will be late October,

It should be still warm that time of year.

I'm so looking forward to seeing them,

So all the gossip I can hear.

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He knows what a trumatic time

I've endured of late.

He's promised me a good time,

Which I always get I can state.

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It's his and his wife's birthday,

During the month of October.

So a double celebration will be had.

One we will always remember.

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Before I go I have to put

The finishing touches to my book.

I'm very excited about that prospect,

And can't wait to see the final look.

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I'll pack my tambourine and castanets,

To take on my visit to Spain.

I've promised my son not to make a fool out of him,

In case he don't ask me again.

THE HARBOUR AT BENALANADENA

A SPANISH CHURCH:

MY SON'S APARTMENT(one with window open)

LIKE GRANDMOTHER,LIKE GRAND DAUGHTER

2011-09-01T13:45:00.005+01:00

LIKE GRANDMOTHER LIKE GRAND DAUGHTER:

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I came across two photographs

That spanned more than 20 years.

Years that's seen happiness,

Others have seen tears.

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Many years ago we had a caravan

On a camp site.

Many friends were made

As we did party into the night.

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There would be a tapping on the caravan door,

Outside would be a squirrel,

Like Oliver Twist ,

Asking for more.

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I would feed the squirrels

A cookie I declare.

They were so tame.

They ate it as I stood there.

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To bring me to the present,

A photo of my grand daughter I did find.

Taken last year,

When life all round was kind.

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She too is feeding a squirrel,

In their local park.

She was so excited.

Happy as a lark.

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Seems she too have a liking for squirrels

Just like me her dear, dear gran.

Just looking at the comparrison.

The tears began to run.

myself at the caravan park

Grand daughter last year in park.
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Copyright Yvonne Lewis:01/09/2011