Through frosty streets in a market town
Where winter’s winds cut to the bone
And hearts want to groan
On this Sunday night in the … Read the rest
Year: 2025
A Carnival is Coming
The Market Drayton carnival is coming
A day of colour and fun
And hopefully lots of sun
A carnival parade
Around the streets of the … Read the rest
Beads and Brass
Beads and brass are its anchor
A city where the good times roll
A city full if heart and soul
Beads and brass are its … Read the rest
Our Garden
Morning dew shines where the roses grow
Birds share their secrets in the trees
Sunrise paints a promise on a summer sky
Every flower waking … Read the rest
Poppies in the Wind
Poppies dance where wild winds blow
Red flags in a green array
Softly they bow and rise again
Beautiful in the summer rain
No guiding … Read the rest
Our Friend the Tree
In the quiet of a summer night
An ancient tree gave a sigh
Old and tired its heavy branches
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Fairies in the Forest
The ladies in the FDC café
Are like the fairies in the forest
Thought of very highly
And their service is the best
The town … Read the rest
A Ball
A VE Day lunch, enjoyed by all
Thank you to Royal British Legion members
For planning and serving us all
I think I can say … Read the rest
Victory in Europe Day
The war is over, done
8th May is VE Day
The Allies finally won
And all counted their loses
We celebrate VE Day
While … Read the rest
Just Walk
When the world is heavy
Your thoughts feel thick
Lace up, no need for a plan
Just walk, just do what you can
Each step … Read the rest