Contrasts

The dark array of rugged rocks

splashed with pure white foam

from the torrid sea

Dull grey bleak skies above

howling wind, torrential rain

is a sight to behold

sitting by the cafe window

watching it all unfold

THE NEXT DAY

The bright ball of fire

lights up the entire vast sky

shimmering rays  on the water, sparkling like diamonds

watching all the birds fly by

warmth from the sun touches my skin

life's natural vitamin D

contrasts in the weather

climate change, is this how it's going to continue to be?

       

          An Ode to Beryl Cook( Beryl Cook exhibition, the Box, Plymouth)29/1/2026.

Come take a look, come take a look, come take a look

Advance warning=you need to book!

(and it's free for all to see)

Come take a look, come take a look

At all that is the amazing artist Beryl Cook

Her life, her works, her little quirks

her true observations on plymouth life

people enjoying themselves, their smiles and energy rife.

Come take a look, come take a look

at the brilliant paintings and sculptures of beryl cook

Amusing scenes of beauty queens, and their unlikely beau's

sailors in their uniforms

ladies playing bowls

Ladies dressed up for a night out

in all their beautiful glory

every beryl cook painting, depicts a different story

Cards, tea towel, fridge magnets, and many lovely things

deckchairs, cushions, and prints

show off all the joy beryl cook brings

So come along to The Box in Plymouth,to see Beryl Cooks Pride and Joy exhibition

on until May 31st 2026.

 

One thing after another

It's just one thing after another 

Yearning for my mother

She always knew what to say or to do

My brain doesn't seem to have a clue

Facing everyday challenges 

Try to take each day as they come 

Feeling high, feeling low

All without my darling mum

Fear of the unknown 

Getting older,alot less bolder

Overthinking, slowly sinking

Life has a funny way

Cherish each moment,  see something good in every single day.

Never give up

Never give in

Life is hard

Go for the win!

life can be scary.

Life can be scary at times

On this path we all follow 

It would be so easy just to wallow 

Sometimes life's bitter pills 

We have to swallow 

Lie awake at night

Thinking of ones plight

Should I stay?

Should I take flight? 

Maybe the future isn't dark?

Maybe the future is bright? 

Or am I just being polite?

Life is a roller-coaster 

Hold on tight!

Waves Of Sorrow.

Tossed aside, like an old worn shoe

Tattered,  broken and torn

A life time ago,brand new

Sadness?Sorrow?Pity?

Woe is me

As I lay here sluggishly 

Against the old willow tree

Solitary magpie 

Right handed salute 

No longer works

Surely being a magpie 

Must have some perks?

Motivation evaporated 

Willpower, no more

Maybe this old willow tree

Has a magic door?

Trapped inside your own tragic mind

Feeling selfish, feeling unkind

Trying so hard to unwind

Why is life such a bind?

Transformation at its best

I suppose I had better get out of bed

And get dressed,willow tree disappeared from my head

Am I just overwhelmed 

Or am I just depressed?

It's Funny How....

It's funny how your life can change 

Life's plans you have to rearrange 

Your life is turned upside down 

Like a clowns disturbing frown 

It's funny how it just takes a letter or a text

You sit there staring at the content

Feeling completely vexed

Your life is funny in so many ways

Sometimes you have to walk through the haze

And think of Happy and better days.

MUM

The sun shines down on your grave

I'm sat talking to you

Trying to be brave

At times grief is like a gigantic wave

Magpies and crow's swoop around 

Chattering away on the cemetery ground

Feelng lost, but wanting to be found. 

I dream of happier times

When you were here

Sat on a cemetery bench

Your grave so near

My tears fall fast

Thinking about the past

When you were here with  me

And all our family.