Festive Thanks

As I laid you down

beneath that rich dark earth.

My heart began to quiver

In my mind that thought!

I have lost you Dad?

is all my mind would say.

I have lost you Dad

and it's not just for today?

How many of us have said these words

each and every single day!

To have loved and lost someone "Great"

My god,what else can we say!!!

I have lost you Dad

but not for good!

Because in our heart we know

you were wonderful and full of Love.

So every year

at this festive time.

I think of you

And put it into rhyme. 

I "Thank You Dad"

for being there

You made my life

I knew you cared.

"Merry Christmas"...... 2010

Cold,Cold Frosty Morning!!

What a day to contemplate!
What a day to think!
An icy cold winters day.
Not the day to drink?


Keep warm and cosy inside.
And healthy you will stay.
As the cold and frosty outside.
Makes you very easy prey!!


You know it makes sense
Be sure to stay in doors
As the cold,cold frosty morning
Will be nipping at your toes.


Help is close at hand
When ever your in doubt
Just phone,call or text
Or maybe even shout!

Another Twist in "The Road" ????

When everything seems to be back to normal - "BANG" - and another twist in my "Long and Winding Road"  In the last 2 years or so I have had some major twists to face,what with the death of my dad,and a life threatening illness to a friend things couldn't have got much worse!!!!!

HOW WRONG I WAS 

Out of the blue this Monday 15 November 2010 and without any prior warning my dear wife suffered a heart attack,what a shock! at the tender age of 55 I was devastated to say the least. I must first of all thank with all my heart the people involved in this life changing event.Firstly my neighbour,who had the strength of mind to reassure my wife and get her to the doctor.To the doctor and ALL the staff at the surgery (They were fantastic) The paramedics and ambulance guys (Worth your weight in GOLD) And my biggest thanks to each and everyone of the staff at U.H.C. in Coventry from the cleaners,nurses,doctors and surgeons I thanks you from the bottom of my "HEART" --- The N.H.S. take a lot of stick from Joe public,but my experience over the last few days has been nothing short of FANTASTIC.

Ending on a positive and happy note,just received a text from the lady herself,in good spirits,procedure done and looking forward to coming home.

Fellow bloggers and friends,sorry for taking this little bit of space up,but as I said at the beginning of my blog:

"I write what I Feel - And Feel what I write" -    Many Thanks

Healing Hands

He feels,

He touches

He prods

And pokes.

He looks

He listens

He frowns

And jokes.

The body he knows

The mind is alert

His fingers are nimble

But sometimes hurt

He keeps good council

Never speaks out of turn

Strong,Independent 

And eager to learn

Good physiotherapists

Are hard to find

They keep you strong in the body

And healthy in Mind. 

That Time Again!

Leaves are falling

Leaves are falling

Falling to the ground.

The sky is grey

The wind is raw

And Autumn is all around.

The time of year

It's in between

Our summer and winter time.

The seasons come

The seasons go!

Sending a tingle down my spine..

Be thankful for

Our changing weather

Because that what keeps us ALL together!!!!!

A Pair of Pears!

The pear is a fruit 

that falls from the tree.

But a pair of pears

a sight too see.

Conference or Williams
red or green

This fruit is the King
or even the Queen

Five a day of fruit and veg
the health chiefs say it will give you the edge!

Enjoy your fruit
the body cares!

A wonderful sight
A "Pair of Pears"

 

 

Just let it go!

 

                ALONE, on this autumn morn.

Wind in the trees, sun in the sky.

Shadows dance on marble stones

And still we wonder why!

 

Leaves swirl, cones drop.

It's not cold,

It's autumn!

Colours flash by my eyes, so bold!

 

Heart oval, square and round.

Gifts, tokens of love.

Adorn this ground.

For you and I too see.

 

I know I ask this question why!

There is NO answer,

NO reason.

Just let it go.

And say "Goodbye"

 

"Heaven"

You have found heaven
Peace, tranquility, solace
what more can you ask for!

As it's said in the song
" Heaven is a place on earth"
And you've found it!
Keep it close to your heart for ever.

Broken Body!

 

(Man flu or Not!!!)

 

 

Heart beat echoes,

Like a banging drum.

Pulse is racing

Is there more to come!

 

Head is pounding

Hot or Cold!

Throat is raw, like broken glass

Hope this pain not going to last!

 

Is it a fever!

Is it a cold!

Is it anything!

Or am I getting old!

 

The pain will go

The fever will pass

I'm not ill!

Just look in the glass!

 

The glass is empty

The potion is gone

I'm feeling better

The body's not wrong!

 

 

This is something I wrote 2 years ago, I put it away and forgot about it. Today I came across my old book and decided it was time to put it in print.

 

 

"A Narrowing OF My Road"

 

My blog is called "The Long and Winding Road" and is a collection of my thoughts as I travel along my road (The road is "Life") We as individuals all have a road to walk, for some of us the path is flat and smooth, for others rocky and uneven.

My road began to narrow very recently! This was caused by the sad and untimely death of my Dad. A major Juncture in my life, and one that will take months if not years to comprehend.

Suddenly out of the blue my road begins to widen? A very dear friend whom I had not seen or heard of for over 20 years got in touch, a ray of sunshine to brighten a very gloomy few months.

But then like a bolt of lightening my road starts to narrow once again? My friend is diagnosed with a medical condition that requires immediate radical surgery!!!!!

The moral of this short message is : Whatever life throws your way – "YOU" have to stay strong, use your network of friends. And remember to walk with pride down that "Long and Winding Road"

Success

Success is a "Journey" and not a "Destination"

Remember those days!

 Remember those days in that old school yard?

We were young,

Innocent, bold but smart.

Days were long, and full of fun

So many memories

With lots more to come.

Classrooms were full, and never dull

Old fashioned milk bottles

The government rule.

That little glass bottle

And that long white straw

With its silver top, we all wanted more.

That yearly medical!

The nit nurses grin

Hoping your head held nothing within?

But oh how I remember, that old school yard

When the summers were long

Those times were hard.

I look back on those days

And smile with pride

Those old school days, there was nothing to hide.

Flip-flop

Flip-Flop, Flip-Flop

A shoe of comfort

Shoe or not?

Wet or dry

They mould the soul.

All colours of the rainbow

Causing damage untold.

The sun is out

Weather is warm.

These barmy days

When Flip-Flops are worn.

Hot Sun

Early morning, up it comes

bright and yellow with work to do?

Some like it hot?

Some like it cool?

The "Sun" don't care!!!!

It's just

HOT,HOT,HOT

Stay safe ALL - and enjoy it

Smell those flowers?

feel the warmth of the sun.

Tread that lush green grass

there is so much more to come?

The gate swings open

and I walk inside.

A sight to behold

and there's no where to hide.

Rows of granite, black and grey

glint in that sun that shines all day.

It's Sunday morning,a day of rest.

But,for me it's the day, I like best?

My time to say thanks for the years that he gave

When I visit the cemetary,and my dads grave.

Two years have past,your memory lives on

in the flowers,the garden in them your one?

The moment has come,I open the gate

and say goodbye,it's getting late.

Untill next Sunday the aniversary date

                                                  when I'll be back to open the gate

The Message

The mobile vibrates

and it makes it's sound.

The supermarkets full

there's people around.

Do I answer now?

or wait till later.

I grab a drink

and buy a paper.

Away from the crowd

out in the sun.

Answer the phone

it has to be done.

A great little text

from a friend far away.

And oh,how that message

brightend my day.

A spring in my step

The evenings are lighter!
The days are long.
The birds keep singing
their favourite song!

The sun keeps shining.
The sky is blue.
With smiles on our faces
there's plenty to do!

This warm spring evening
is coming to an end.
So it's good night from me
and all the best I send.

Morning Blues

Time to sit and think?
and wonder what to do?

Time to put the kettle on
and make myself a brew.

It's another day at the coal face 
another day of grind.

So lets get that kettle boiled
while I make up my mind?

Am I very happy?
or do I make life very hard?

I just try to do the best I can
but,i'm always on my guard.

Thank God it's nearly Friday
the weekends nearly here.

Time to take some R&R
and I may even have a beer.

Thank you ALL for listening
to my hearty tales of woe.

I wish you ALL god speed
as off to work you go.  

  

"HAPPINESS"

Happiness will never come to those who fail to apreciate what they already have???

Look inside!

A look of emptiness

As she peered into the mirror

What did life throw at me?

Her nakedness

Covered only by the warmth

Of the evening

She is looking for answers??

Looking deep

Very deep

It hurts - an inner pain

that only "she" understands?

It hurts !

Why does no one see?

Or do they?

Maybe – Maybe – Maybe

Why me?

She asks again and again

Why me?

Life must go on?

Life "Will" go on?

She has a life to LIVE

The image is me!

I am life

And the answer is????????

Look deep and the answer

Is there to be found

Transition

 

First we have the sunshine

Then we have the snow!

Someone please tell the weather

Where on earth to go?

 

We don't have icebergs

Polar bears or wolves

But plenty snow and ice

So always wearing gloves

 

On day the spring will come

With flowers buds and birds

The sun will open its eyes

And shine until it hurts

 

So keep that thought in mind

And sleep with it close to your heart

And when this snow is washed away

Our springtime will open and start...........

 

Oh no, not more "Snow"

 

Standing there with hands on hips

Looking at the sky

Watching the drips

 

Rain, Sleet its cold and grey

I hope this weathers

Not here to stay?

 

Suddenly a flurry

With large, large flakes

A crisp white carpet, that's what it makes

 

Here today

And it's not going to go

Oh my God, not more "Snow"

 

A Trip to A&E

 

 

 

A SMACK ON THE HEAD

Blood, Blood red

And it trickled down my face.

 

In my mind I hear a voice

Pressure Pressure

It's my choice?

 

Do I run? Do I walk?

Heart is pumping

Got to talk.

 

First aid, bandage

Plaster and wipe

Got to keep thinking, and thinking right.

 

Pressure Pressure

The bleeding has slowed

Covered in blood where once it flowed.

 

Look in the mirror, wipe myself clean

Doctor or hospital

I'm not keen???

 

The boss said home

NO time for tea

Off on my travels

"A Trip to A&E"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Love and Pride

 

Red roses and wine,

Chocolates divine.

 

Love and bliss

A valentine kiss

 

Love each other

Every day

 

Be open and truthful

You'll never stray.

 

Valentine day is work of art

Hearts and flowers are always a part.

 

Love and happiness in every way

Especially for you on this "Valentines Day"

 

 

 

 

Forget yesterday, Enjoy today, And look forward to tomorrow! e/r

 

It's Hard to Say "Goodbye"

 

 

 

It's hard to say goodbye

I'm so very far away.

Those words, thoughts and sentiments

Is something we always say!

 

 

To lose someone that's close to me

Is hard to understand!

But to lose my beloved sister

I can not comprehend!

 

 

We lived on separate islands

Held apart by the sea

But that bond we had as sisters

Was very dear to me

 

 

The time has come, for you to rest

And sit at Gods right hand

Look down upon us everyday

We know and understand

 

 

Rest in peace my sister dear

Your memory will never die

So all I have to say to you is

"It's hard to say goodbye"

 

 

 

R.I.P. "May"

 

Make someone smile everyday,and see how "You" feel !

e/r

The more we think! the more we learn!

e/r

Every exit, is an entrance somewhere else!

e/r

Thank God for Little Things!

 

Thank you God for the little things

That often comes our way.

 

The things we take for granted

But don't mention when we pray!

 

The unexpected courtesy,

The thoughtful, kindly deed –

 

A hand reached out to help us

In the time of sudden need –

 

Oh make us more aware, dear God

Of little daily graces.

 

That comes to us with "sweet surprise"

From never – dreamed – of places.

 

 

Helen Steiner Rice