" THE IRON LADY SAYS GOODBYE"

She was loved and loathed by millions

her policies were sometimes hard

the first British female Prime Minister

holding the highest card.

At the beginning she was in a “mans world”

determined by her peers

but this lady wasn't going anywhere

living her hope and fears.

As hard faced as she sometimes was

she would never be one to back down

she wanted Britain to be great again

and took everyone to Town.

Her policies were fierce

she ruined many hopes

her determination was concrete

had many against the ropes.

Industry was finished

privatisation paved the way

unions were destroyed

no one had a say!

She went to war with Argentina

for an island Britain owned

fearless of the consequences

the World never moaned.

Some called her the iron lady

she never backed away from a fight

liaisons with super powers

and aware of the cold war plight.

Admired by presidents

in a mixed up world of pain

she never made a “u turn”

some said she was insane.

Miners were destroyed

their living taken away

everyone was powerless

back in the awful day.

She made the rich richer

the poor once again drained

she was known as “thatcher the milk snatcher”

who couldn’t be refrained.

Margaret Thatcher the "iron lady" passed away today, love her or hate her I am sure we will all agree she was one of the toughest Prime Ministers of our time, R.I.P Maggie maybe you will still have your say upstairs.

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"YOU REAP WHAT YOU SOW"

Kiss the girls
make them cry
tell the truth
never lie.

Offer your heart
bare your soul
make life a winner
achieve your goal.

Live for the day
when all will be well
a loving World
who can tell?

End all hate
and bigotry
unite as one
harmoniously.

Care about children
watch them grow
take care of others
you reap what you sow!

Worry about our climate
don't leave it to chance
look after our Earth
make it grow and enhance.

Respect your elders
nurture the good
remember the starving
dying for food!

Share the wealth
end poverty
you will see a difference
to you and me.


Live for a better World and be part of the success.


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DAILY POEM "THE CRASH"

The journey was long

miles of tedium

the music was dull

the speaker on medium.

The driver was young

itching to speed

his brain saying “go for it”

suppressing the need.

His passengers were asleep

he had no one to talk to

the time passed slowly

tiredness coming through.

When will this end

Motorway distress

trying to keep alert

mind in a mess.

Suddenly out of the blue

a car comes behind

flashing his lights

out of his mind.

He then takes over

on a single lane

splashing the screen

with the pouring rain.

The driver gets angry

he then speeds up

one passenger awakes

like a sleepy pup.

He tries to take over

on the single lane

but an oncoming lorry

comes like a speeding train.

The driver swerves

but its too late

he hits the lorry

and meets his fate.

Two have died

two seriously ill

the cost of foolishness

the bitter pill.

Too many drivers these days love to race, they goad each other until one or the other reacts, the ending is never good, be a careful driver and mind your speed, never let anyone else dictate how YOU drive it can be fatal.

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THE EARLY SIGNS OF SPRING.

Nights are getting lighter
buds forming on trees
daffodils with yellow heads
recovering from the freeze.

The sun pokes its head
without a tinge of heat
winter still taking hold
wiping its feet.

There is some hope
as nature comes alive
fighting the cold
trying to survive.

Squirrels gathering nuts
their breath mists the sky
jumping from tree to tree
as if they can fly.

Spring will soon be here
faces will show a smile
no more fierce cold
at least for a while.

Nature will come alive
the sun will show its rays
no more freezing cold
or long dark days.



At last the early sign of Spring has began to develop it has been a long long winter, we all need to warmth of Spring...


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DAILY POEM " LEST WE NEVER FORGET"

The scene is set
humanity dies
screaming babies
covered in flies.

Treated like animals
because of their race
blackened bodies
A human disgrace.

Old and young
huddled in groups
soldiers yelling
passing the soups.

Some are shot
their pain at an end
Fatherless children
unable to fend.

lead to rooms
made out of wood
the rich, the poor
the bad the good.

No one cares
if they live or die
fear ridden faces
reach for the sky.

Black smoke rises
from human remains
hundreds of people
taking the reigns.

Orders are clear
no one must survive
every Father and son
cannot be alive.

After the Holocaust
no one to reflect
just smoke from a fire
no one to detect.

Millions of people
lined up outside
they know they're fate
nowhere to hide.

We must never forget
this horror from the past
this was no movie
with thousands of a cast.


Yesterday was Holocaust Day,this poem is to remind everyone of the Horrors witnessed by the Jewish people from the evil Nazi's in WW2.



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HAPPY NEW YEAR (2013)

Happy new Year
to one and all
hope 2013 will be YOUR Year
and you have a ball.

We all had issues
in 2012
so lets move forward
and try to shelve.

The heartaches, the pain
the poverty, the loss
the mean , the greedy
the amorous boss.

The feeling of loneliness
the love life you lost
the pain of disease
and what it cost.

Struggling to survive
scrimp and scrape each day
having a voice
with plenty to say.

Family alienated
need them around
the cry of the hungry
in Third World found.

Lets hope this Year
will bring us new hope
the old and the needy
will be able to cope.

The neighbor you love
whom  show them respect
instead of ignoring them
in utter neglect.

The children we raise
will be able to love
to show some compassion
be guided from above!

Lets be positive
a New Year is here
time to be happy
and have no fear.



HAPPY NEW YEAR FOLKS, MAY 2013 BE YOUR YEAR, LETS FORGET THE HEARTACHE OF A YEAR GONE BY, AND MOVE ON WITH POSITIVE ENERGY ,,,



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DAILY POEM "MERRY CHRISTMAS"

Christmas is around the corner
the decorations are bright
a time for peace
for to share the light.

Its not all about money
or expensive treats
its love and harmony
every heart beats.

The time of Christmas
is a children s delight
they come together
hardly a fight.

Wishing for their dream
under Christmas lights
colored Christmas paper
wondrous sights.

Hoping they get
what they always wanted
a years full of promise
parents taunted.

The look on their face
once the paper is torn
a face full of warmth
just like when they were born.

But don't forget the less well off
as they struggle to survive
no money or gifts
barely alive.

Give an extra present
to the poor or the old
who struggle to live
in the bitter cold.

Christmas is for giving
to make us feel good
sitting around the table
eating the food.

So when your merry
the mulled wine brewed
tucking into your Turkey
or Christmas food.

Go visit your elderly neighbor
bring them some cheer
include them in the festivities
share a beer.


Here we are again folks, Christmas time, a time for celebration, good food, wine and cheer, spare a thought for the less well off young families struggling to make ends meet, the elderly scared to move from their home, shivering under a blanker because they cannot afford the utility bills, why not make it a special year for them too.

I wish all my lovely readers a safe, happy and prosperous Christmas and new year and a huge THANK YOU, for all your support in 2012..



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DAILY POEM "LOVE LETTERS"

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I recall the letters you sent me
when I was just a lad
perfumed color paper
made my senses mad.


The love you put into words
brought tears to my eyes
at the end of every letter
you left a beautiful surprise.


Fighting made it harder
never knowing if I would live
your words made me determined
the comfort it would give.


The war bloody and merciless
friends dying in their droves
all I could smell was perfume
and the pungent smell of cloves.


For many weeks nothing came
I felt sad and alone
desperate for your words
dreaming on my own.


When the mail finally arrived
my heart would pound wild
you are my one and only
my beautiful sweet child.


The war had finally ended
very soon we would be as one
memories are still vivid
as we sit beneath the sun.


Your letters kept me alive
spiritually you were with me
even when all around was tragic
you always made me free.


A young soldier in WW1 alone, death all around, having his loved ones letters to read on a cold winter night when the shelling and firing ceased for a few moments.



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DAILY POEM "NOWHERE TO CALL HOME"

Winter is here
comes so fast
the summer gone
it didnt last.


The Homeless fear
of endless cold
cowering for shelter
including the old.


Were will they go?
what will they do?
are we concerned?
not me or you.


Cardboard jungle
pitiful sights
forgaing for food
alcohol fights.


Many go missing
missed by who?
were do they go?
what do they do?


Begging on streets
annoyance of the rich
build them a hovel
give them a ditch.


Angry shoppers pestered
while buying their wares
hands in their face
ashen stares.


What do we do?
when hard times fall?
lying in entrances
feeling small.


Moved on by the law
nowhere to sleep
snow lying thick
hardened tramps weep.


Spare a though for these guys
who may not have a choice
on the streets all year round
never having a voice.



Winter has came along very quickly, this time of the year we witness thousands of people sleeping rough, starving, cold and desperate.
While we start the festive season, buy all our gifts, prepare for a warm family celebration, please remember, there are always people less well off than us, and sometimes through no choice they have to sleep rough.

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DAILY POEM "CHILDREN IN NEED 2012"

Muffled cries of a baby
that no one wants to hear
no one ever listens
or sheds a tear.


Hungry and unkempt
Mother is out
left alone in fear
cannot shout.


Born to a World of pain
drugs and drink
God knows who the Father is
no time to think.


Just want to be loved
cared about
held in your arms
have no doubt.


But you want to drink
to forget about me
how I hold you back
you could be free.


When you do come
to take me out
its to visit your friends
and your "tout"


I am but an end
to your miserable existance
I bring you benefits
and hold no resistance.


Is it so hard for you to care?
to feed me, keep me warm
your eratic lifestyle will bring you down
judging by your form.


Someone take me away
give me some hope
I will die soon
as you smoke your dope.


My hunger and tears
are a thing of the past
I will leave this place
in peace at last.


You will follow me soon
you lifestyle dicates
I will meet you in Heaven
at the big high gates.



It is sadly a way of life, young girls having babies, whos lifestyle are rocky with drugs and drink, It is coming up to children in need in the UK, so this poem is a timely reminder of the anguish of child abuse of all kinds, it is up to us and future generations to stamp it out.



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DAILY POEM "HUMAN TRAFFICKING"

lulled into a false sense of security
taken from a home they know
promises of a life of money
a chance to make them grow.


Everything paid for and more
from poverty to a good life
"you will want for nothing"
you can also bring your wife!


Crushed in pokey vans
with little or no air
driven to tiny sqauts
no one will even care.


Uneducated young children
brought to a strange place
who will ever miss them?
kids fallen from grace.


Used for cheap labor
for companies who don't ask why
groomed for prostitution
no protection will apply.


What are the Government doing?
to end this illegal act
never went through immigration
no dignity intact.


Thousands of people kidnapped
expecting a life so good
the choice of accommodation
the promise of substantial food.


The horror of this act
is aired in public voice
but still it always happens
somtimes with no choice.


Industry growing well
from people working for a song
this isnt helping the economy
Employers are doing wrong.


In a World of uncertainty
the horrors still carry on
the evil of people trafficking
is always frowned apon.


The growing industry of Human trafficking is reaching epidemic proportions, thousands of children are being illegally brought into this country for either prostitution or slave labour, the Government need to address this horror as it grows each day, it will always happen as long as we shut our eyes and pretend we do not know.



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DAILY POEM "A TOUCH OF AUTUMN"

Autumn leaves crunch
under your feet
rain is cooler
turning to sleet.

People wear coats
except for the few
they're built like houses
chilled through and through.

At this time of year
the color is unique
birds are racing
to fill they're beak.

Nests are visible
in naked trees
flowers are vacant
of buzzing bees.

Its time to rest
winter is near
the cold will be numbing
dark nights are here.
Fires will ablaze
as the months conclude
gone are the salads
in comes hot food.

Utilty companies in awe
as the costs grow wild
for the weather is cooler
out goes the mild.

Gardeners out for the last time
to collect all the leaves
prune the roses
clear the eaves.

Autumn is beautiful
but it doesn't last
winter takes over
it hits us fast.


Its that time again folks in the UK, summer is truly over, the weather turns so quickly, the beautiful colors of autumn lasts a few weeks, then its winter and it seems to last forever ;)

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DAILY POEM "LITTLE THINGS"

The little things you do for me
always pleases my soul
your kindness is noted
it helps me reach my goal.

Friends are like rainbows
treasures await at the end
love and compassion
and all you send.

Seeing you each day
brightens my life
it eases the anguish
lowers the strife.

Your there for me
as I am for you
the smile on my face
shines on through.

It isn't one way
I adore you too
the creme of the crop
the sun shines through.

Whatever happens
as our day goes on
we are there for each other
from dusk till dawn.

I feel so alone
until I hear your voice
your my number one
and that's my choice.


Some people make you smile, they are there for you in sad times, they help you through the day, this poem is dedicated to ALL my friends online, who share their lives and company, thank you all :)


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DAILY POEM " A BLINKERED LIFE"

Looking through "blinkered" eyes
you don't see much around.
nothing much satisfies you
nothing new is found.

All you see is blackness
a vision ready made
forced to see the ugly things
never seems to fade.

No one can set you free
and wouldnt anyway.
they are all too busy in their World
selfishly having their way.

like a nightmare never ending
your a prisoner in your own demise
never seeing daylight
wishing to see blue skies.

Your being held captive
like a lock without a key
your in a place you don't want to be
knowing you can never be free.

The only person that can free you
is yourself if you have the will
you must do it on your own
the poison you must spill.


This poem is about people who only see the negative things in life, they are stuck in a rut and the only way out is if they start to think positive. I bet you have met lots of people who would fit the above poem :)


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DAILY POEM "THE DARKER SIDE OF LIFE"

Do you have any idea
what its like to be depressed?
always unhappy
feeling stressed.

Everyday the same
nothing bright
your brain is fried
always in a fight.

Hoping you never
awake the next day
caring less what people think
or what they may say.

Visiting doctors
to be fed with pills
watching all around you
attending with ills.

Nothing means anything
no interest in life
wondering what its like
to be cut with a knife.

Planning your demise
each new day
dreaming of wars
and skies of gray.

Waiting for the time
when you can finally rest
your mind will stop working
failing the test.

People all around you
staring at your shell
personal hygiene forgotten
beginning to smell.

Don't care what you look like
shabby and forlorn
wearing old clothes
tattered and torn.

Days and nights the same
cannot concentrate
tears flowing wildly
humanly a state.

Who cares for you?
more people than you know
there is help out there
to make you grow.

Don't suffer in silence
as millions do
there are ways to the light
to take you from the blue.


Millions of people suffer in silence, when they are suffering some form of depression, some are hit very hard and need all the help they can get, as per usual there are cutbacks to these vital services needed to help people combat this dreadful illness.
Dont suffer in silence. Visit your Gp or doctor and start getting help.


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DAILY POEM "A TOUCH OF LOVE"

When your'e in love
grey skies turn blue
butterflies in your tummy
all day through.

When hit hard
your mind is all mush
nothing else matters
except your new crush.

Head  to toe
you feel so alive
positive thoughts
help you to thrive.

like a schoolboy
you eat and breathe love
God has blessed you
high from above.

Cant eat or sleep
your heart beats fast
your mind wanders
you think of the past.

As long as your here
my life is complete
caressing my soul
and damn hard to beat.

Love is fantastic
heaven sent
your in my life now
nothing will prevent.


When it hits you it hits you hard, you feel like you could fly to the moon and back again, your life is fulfilled, your bullet proof, you think breathe eat and sleep love, and isnt it a wonderful feeling :)


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DAILY POEM "THANK YOU TO ALL MY READERS"

Welcome to this Blog my friends
you are welcome each new day
to explore this little World of mine
and sometimes have your say.


You support me in my work
and say kind things in reviews
no wonder I get excited
and somehow find the muse.


Lets spend this time together
I value the time you view
browsing through this blog
reading  as you do.


Friends  you have no idea
what your visits mean to me
Its many an authors dream
like love in the first degree.


Heartache, love, and passion
is there for you to read
life, sadness and everyday issues
to hearts that always bleed.


Keep bringing me happiness
thanks to one and all
your reading keeps me inspired
I always have a ball.


I would like to thank you personally
for the brightness you always bring
the writers of the World unite
and in harmony we will sing.


I would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you who visit my blog, you have no idea how much gratitude I have for you all, writing has always been a passion to me and each time you visit makes my day.
Thank you all very much, I do hope you continue to visit as often as you do.



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DAILY POEM "A WORLD IN HARMONY" OLYMPIC GAMES 2012

The cheers can be heard for miles
as the spectators take their seat
there isn't another place in the World
able to hold this "feat"

Countries taking part
in the greatest show of the day
games all coming together
every night and day.

Athletes training hard
to make their country proud
spectators screaming them on
with voices proud and loud.

The awards are coming fast
sport knows no other celebration
than clasping a golden medal
through utter spirit and frustration.

The music is set to loud
as the runners set the stage
faces of sullen determination
body filled with rage.

Run fast for their lives
as the crowd cheers them on
the winning post is near
proud flags laid upon.

When it comes to the end of the events
the winners have their day
countries have played together
forgetting the foray.

Peace can come to the World
if we let it take its pace
there is no need for man to run
or win any race.

As Britain look back at the moments
when fellow athletes played the game
they did it for humanity
not for any fame.

So after the games are over
when we all go about our life
lets try to be loving and supportive
and stop all the strife.

The Olympic games bring harmony in this World, every time they are played, instead of us all at each others throats we are fighting together for one cause and thats World peace.
Congratulations to all the men and women who have brought us a magnificent set of games ,played fairly and won fairly, we salute you all. :



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DAILY POEM "BACK IN THE DAY WHEN WE WERE YOUNG"

In the glory days of summer
back when we were young
time meant nothing at all
the sun shone forever
with clouds rarely appearing
the heat would last forever
as we played away our youth.
the long hot days passed slowly
never having time to be bored
riding to the beach
on your trusty, rusty bike
The beach was rather inviting
even when you could not swim
the sand was hot under your feet
the time to explore had began.
Hunger never getting the best of you
as you stayed outside for hours
each visit being a different adventure
The time eventually came
when you had to go home
fulfilled,happy with your days respite
bathed and ready for bed
only to dream of the days activities
and long for it yet again
on a new and sunny day.
Time meant nothing in your youth
during the summer vacation
all you worried about
was filling your time
with adventure and if it rained
it did not stop you
as you played indoors
not with electronic games
or computers
but with imagination
and friends.


Did you have a good youth, were you had adventure? fun that never ended in days gone by :)

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DAILY POEM " HERE COMES THE SUN"

After many months of rainy days
the sun comes out to show its rays
smiles all over sullen faces
people come out as all embraces.


Laughter filling the sunny air
no clouds present all is fair
go on day trips have a ball
coming back when its nightfall.


barbaque smells within the air
dogs running around with style and flair
merry people loving the sun
out for one thing, thats having fun.


Will it last? no one knows
as the east wind gathers then it blows
clouds cover the sky and hides the sun
looking for shelter having to run.


One day of happiness isnt too bad
as the rain batters the glass it's rather sad.
will we get another day, everyone hopes
we all love the sun and hope it copes.



We have had it pretty bad in the UK, the weather has been deplorable, we get one day now and again, we are all doing the sun dance lol, to hopefully get it too stay :)



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DAILY POEM "AINT GOT NO COAT"

The winds is up
aint got no coat
the rain is pouring
I need a boat?

Trapped near home
aint got a coat
its cats and dogs
maybe I 'll float?

Will I make a run for it?
without my coat?
or will I get soaked?
clearing my throat.

It's never gonna stop
this howling rain
its not about vanity
or feeling any pain.

The sun has gone
aint got no coat
should I stay here?
its getting on my goat.

Five hundred yards to go
i'm drowned to the bone
can't get a taxi
on the telephone!

The moral of this story
is take a coat
even if its fair
when your in the remote.


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DAILY POEM "BORN WITH NOTHING DIE THE SAME"

As we try to progress
through everyday life
we sit back and think
dissect it with a knife.

Will this day be cool
will it be crap
what are our chances
building from scrap.

Equally we hope
that life will run smooth
with all that's going on
what can we prove?

Take each day as it comes
face it with a smile
take on your adversaries
make it worthwhile.

When all is said and done
you find you did your best
conquer the unreasonable
master the test.

We are all born equal
with nothing to spend
bare and vulnerable
on others depend.

When we leave this Earth
again we are bare
whether life was fantastic
or maybe unfair.

Be happy with your lot
or be defeated in life
whats the use of misery
trouble or strife?

Are you happy with your life? whether rich or poor, we come into this World with nothing and leave with nothing, anything in the middle is a bonus..


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"DAILY POEM" EXTINCTION OF THE RHINO"

What do we have to do?
to allow animals to survive?
poachers are killing everything
the law can't keep them alive.

Rhinos are facing extinction
they cannot roam free
countries are still using ivory
why cant they let them be?

Its illegal to use ivory these days
but for some this isn't the case
ornaments, and other valuables
the rich always chase.

Authorities cannot secure
the land were rhinos roam
not enough manpower to watch out
at their native home.

Rhinos taken from zoos
to return to their home land
to try and let them breed
enclosed by mans hand.

We need to get a grip
bombard governments with our concern
or nothing will be left
and we will never learn.


I watched a sad documentary on tv about the possible extinction of the Rhino in Africa, poachers are killing them for their horns, some sad countries, you know who you are, are still using tusks and horns to make valuable baubles for the rich.
Soon nothing will be left, animal populations will dwindle into extinction.


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DAILY POEM " A WORLD OF SURVIVAL"

The wind whistles through the trees
like an orchestra tuning instruments
the sound gets louder by the minute
almost to a deafening sound.
Birds nests surviving the wind
nestled tightly on branches
the only protection being the parent
for the vulnerable chicks.
As the wind fades the sounds dull
everything is at peace
as dawn breaks
The morning dew is welcomed
by wakening wildlife.
Rustles in the bushes
foraging for food
from an endless supply
of vegetation
so everything can survive
in a World of dog eat dog.


Everything and everyone wants to survive in a World of  dog eat dog, from the tiniest of insects to humans.



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DAILY POEM "YOUR BATTERY IS LOW"

I have an old laptop
the battery is crap
you touch a button
and behold a mishap.

Battery low
screams on the screen
coming every second
no in-between!

Rushing to work
scared you will die
the battery is dead
no chance you will fry.

On the last bit
please have a heart
stay alive for a moment
then we can part.

The new laptops are cool
the battery lasts a while
you can surf forever
in grace and in style.

But stuck with this oldy
make the most of the time
it was a great machine
in its prime.

The battery is gone
I must finish this muse
it tried its very best
that's its excuse.

Technology eh, the older laptops were never designed  to last a long time on its battery, about an hour then you need to put the mains on, thankfully over time, manufacturers have designed the newer, faster laptops to last a few hours, sometimes up to ten, but just how many of us still have the oldies lol...



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DAILY POEM "NEGATIVITY BREEDS CONTEMPT"

We all go through life
day by day
hoping it gets better
on our way.

We meet new friends
who stop to say hello
it makes the World turn
allows it to flow.

But some are cruel
poisoned by hate
making life hell
of which they create.


They can bring us down
be negative, be down
we want to survive
don't wanna drown.


For those we must lose
go our own way
think for yourself
have your own say.

Better to be alone
get on with life
grow day by day
than die by the knife.

Jealousy lives
in this uncertain age
its human nature
governed by age.

From when time began
hate was born
human nature shattered
ripped and torn.

Be who you are
don't copy the sad
its better to be nice
you will be glad.


There are so many people out there still living in the Stone age, their morals are poor, they are negative and try to bring you down to their level, we need to be strong and think for ourselves. Sadly people are still being bullied even when they are elderly, this isnt a nice World to live in when these things go on.


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DAILY POEM "EDINBURGH MY HOME"

There is a place I call home
and never would I leave
my heart belongs to only here
of that you can believe.


The hills are oh so golden
the grass is evergreen
trees are tall and majestic
seldom ever seen.



A castle in the city
streets of aged times
historic views aplenty
churches with old chimes.


Auld reekie is her nickname
she is graceful tall and proud
cobbled streets of yesteryear
traders shouting loud.



So if you happen to visit
this beautiful city of mine
you will enjoy the history
and leave here feeling fine.


Edinburgh is beautiful
so proud to call it home
I wouldn't leave it for anything
even to live in Rome.




Despite this poem I did leave for pastures new, as family moved to Southern England, I would never have left Scotland but still regard Edinburgh as my true home, and at times miss it deeply.


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DAILY POEM " THE ONLY WAY THEY KNOW"

Born in a World of hate
guns and knives the way
nothing to look forward to
except dying every day.

Ethnic groups everywhere
fighting for their right
looking after their families
every day and night.

Days and nights in fear
wondering what will be next
its not like living in a fairy tale
far from the happy text.

Children as young as five
carrying weapons to kill
education not an option
looking for blood to spill.

Parents in jail or dead
no one to look up to
every moment a bonus
just feelings of blue.

What is the answer?
no one seems to know
just statistics to quote
as the hatred will grow.

We are all to blame
sitting in our safe castles
forgetting whats really going on
its not us involved in the hassles.

Look around what do you see?
the youth ,going nowhere
brushed under the carpet
a place were life isn't fair.

I watched a fantastic movie last night called "freedom writers" it inspired me to write this poem, and it also gives hope about kids in our generation, what they can achieve if only they are listened to!


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DAILY POEM "ADDICTIONS IN LIFE"

I'm addicted to chocolate
can't help that
it makes me feel good
fulfilled not flat.

I'm addicted to friends
who are always around
from the very old
to the new ones I found.

I'm addicted to the sun
and the warmth it brings
it makes people smile
and a bird always sings.

I'm addicted to love
and all it unveils
the excitement, the rush
it never fails.

I'm addicted to peace
and shout it out loud
from a singular person
to a massive crowd.

I'm addicted to Animals
and the love they give
the need to survive
to let them live!

We are all addicted to something or other in life, it does not always have to be the bad things like, drugs, or alcohol, are YOU addicted to the above?


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DAILY POEM "EVERYONE NEEDS!

Everyone needs sunshine
for spirits to rise and glow
people need positive attitudes
to make you bloom and grow.


Everyone needs food to survive
be it vegetables, meat or fruit
for some there is one or the other
as meat it may not suit.


Everyone needs to be loved in life
feel wanted, even if only a hug
its part of the ritual of mankind
being bitten by a beautiful bug.


Everyone needs companionship
even a "hello" to a stranger passing by
kindness costs nothing but a lowly word
and a courteous glance with your eye.


Everyone needs civility
even when your not in the mood
smile as you go through your day
it is valuable, and does some good.


Everyone needs each other
or else what is the use?
so thank your lucky stars for love
and forget any excuse.


Everyone needs to sometimes vent
to get the bad things out
raise your arms, cry out loud
batter a punchbag about.



Everyone needs a lot of things in life in order to tick over, sometimes good, bad, or just unlucky, all scenarios are there and it is up to us how we work on them..


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