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Don't Go Into The Woods

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When we first moved into our new home, we saw we had endless woods out back. It looked so magical, like a fairytale. It drew me in immediately, but I was warned not to come into these woods. I was told repeatedly, they are just too dangerous. “Promise me, my sweet daughter, don’t go into those woods,” my mumma would plead with me, I promised her, saying what she wanted to hear. Daddy would beg me, “don’t go into the woods...

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My dad fought in World War IIJoined up at nineteen, fresh out of school.From the ranks of the ROTCAnd into the Royal Artillery.His dad before him had been a gunnerSo selecting that military branch was no stunner. He fought in Africa, Sicily, Italy, France and suchBut never talked about it very much.He had a big scar on his shin.His 'war wound' he'd call it, with a grin.It was not the result of enemy action.He fell off a m...

Still and silent stream in the midnight darkResting amongst the flax is the night sky beauty herselfQuenching a thirst from the sweet, still watersWinds that whisper vows and carry the faintest of spellsHer eyes are deep pools of wintery waterPlaying in the shallows feels safe, any deeper and you risk drowningAn otherworldly beauty emerges from her secret streamSuch an ethereal maiden has never before been seenRushing to...

Is this Really the End?

I am just me, I refuse to change.

Do you not see what you've done to meMy heart breaking into tiny pieces From words that have been said Once a friendship that never ceasesA void is left where once was full Of a love so gentle and pure That was growing into the night Now left everything unsure I am worth more than what you've done Making me feel smaller than a snail You know how to hurt me so wellYou did it all through fucking e-mailYou told me I was too...

Everlasting Friendship

For a spiky haired kid who took a chance on a friend

I wish you could see what you mean to meWhere we have gone and where we will beWe were two souls connected in the nightAn email that started a friendship so right Tears, laughter, and naughty things Fun times, joys, and stories of ping'sHush Little One and Seduction by SlumberThese things we write without encumber Seeing through the chaos in my headHelping me see what needs to be said Through love, pain and heartacheYou'r...

Thought of You

Missing someone hurts

thought of you today as I woke from a restless night thought of you today staring off into the sunlight thought of you today as I watched my girl play thought of you today my wish for Valentine's day thought of you today when the stars came out thought of you today I want to scream and shoutthought of you today alone and curled up in bed thought of you today of all the words left unsaid thought of you today as again the t...

Our Castle In Spain

The fairies new home

We built a new homeOur castle in SpainA place in the sunWhere it rarely rains Surrounding itThere is  a moatA moat so bigWe needed a boat Within the waterLurking down deepIs our very own sea monsterProtecting our Keep With our trusty companionA tortoise named NevilleWho once was an AngelBut crossed paths with the Devil We'll live in our castleLearning new magicWith questionable talentsSometimes that ends tragic Just ask B...

At last the light of this bright truth has shone On my dull and uncomprehending mind, That for my sake you have all else forgone, For without thought and ne'er a glance behind You gave your heart, and doing heaped upon My head such shame that I could be so blind. For sake of me you have your life redrawn, All other loves for me to dust consigned, And claimed this, not as loss, but bright new morn, A ray of hope into your...

It was a day just like today, I remember,  The beginning of spring, a day of fresh beauty.  Vanished were the harsh and bitter winds of winter.  The landscape dull and heavy under a sullen sky,  And the very earth hard like iron, cold and dead.  But that was all forgotten now, just like a dream  From which we had awakened into a new world,  Redolent with hope and promise, lifting our hearts,  And filling us with untold jo...

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I try so hard I give it my best I try to please you I give you all you request But you are so loud  And so very self focused You are easily offended You think I talk to much You feel I don't act right You hold it over me Day and night My every action is observed I try to be perfect But you always seem perturbed I want you to love me Or like me at least But you push me away There are others who come first I try to understa...

I wish I was a fairy And that I could fly Spreading all my Pixie dust And I will tell you why She believes in fairies If you don't she cries Cause if you don't believe in fairies She says they often die She says if we all believe And clap our hands Fairies will live forever and We can go to Neverland A place we love to venture One that's loved by Sprite A place we can all escape A place of pure delight A place of total fa...

Starlight And Hugs

Stars like friendship shine so true.

StarlightIn the skyGlowing aboveWay up highThe simple beautyTheir amazing shineLike a kiss or hugOr fine glass of wineLook to the starsWhen you're feeling downLook to the skiesAnd know I'm aroundLike a starIn the nightThink of me hugging youSo very tightLike a twinkleIn the skyDon't feel aloneThat's a lieYou have meI have youThrough it allThe stars shine so trueBright and sparklingMiracles of the nightReleasing our worrie...

Christmas time brings all that’s fine, this wish I bring to you.Happiness in all you seek and love the whole year through.Strength to help you through the roughest times and light to guide your way.It’s Christmas time and it’s love you find I offer you today.Every day, just not today, these things then matter too.Find peace and joy and happiness in everything you do.Take time to tell the ones you love how much they mean t...

Billy

The Nursery

Chapter Twelve The NurseryAll dogs begin as pups, of course; Billy was no different except his arrival was harder than most puppies. His birth began on a cold day in January about five years ago. He was born on a neighboring farm near Old Tom Brennan's farm. Something very special took place on that day; that would change the old farmer's life and his."Mom!- Mom!" A ten-year-old girl her bouncing blonde braided pigtail tr...

The Race To Timbuktu

Making Kangaroo History

The race to TumbuktuRiding a kangarooWearing high heel shoesAnd purple pantaloonsOnly women may enter this raceNational flags they paint on their faceThey will ride at a furious paceSo their country they do not disgraceThe race begins in the UKWhere all the Brits shout HoorayThe morale it brings I have to sayMakes me want to win this dayThe gun fires, the race is onCrowds sing their national anthem songsOur Aussie steeds...

An Angel You Are

Heaven and Angels.

We dream of you Our little boy Playing with cars Trains and toys But God decided To take you away From me and your mum It kills us each day But now we know That you have wings An angel you are And have no sins Our blessed boy In paradise An angel with wings You'll be pure and wise Beautiful son Lost to meBut one day When we cease to be We will see you again And on that dayOur hearts Will mend Until then My beautiful boy I...