A breakfast on a narrow boat
Is a feast of plenty
I really don’t want to gloat
But you ever leave the table feeling empty… Read the rest
My Poetry
Murder Most Foul
Today in 1898 is infamous
A murder most foul
In Bugsworth Basin
An act that made residents howl
On board her boat
The sweet Hannah … Read the rest
Names
Slowly passing moored boats
All look so sad and cold
Appearing to be huddled close
And feeling very old
But some have names to delight… Read the rest
Sunday
Today is Sunday
And the canal is as quiet
As a church pew on a Monday
A sunrise waited us
As we exit our beds… Read the rest
Hardcastle Tunnel
Today was like no other day
Mollie took us on a magical tour
A trip to take your breath away
And left you wanting more… Read the rest
Baubles, Balls, Bells and Glitter
Time to sing and shout
So, few weeks left
So, get your decorations out
But only bring out the best, leave the rest
Search your … Read the rest
I Remember
I remember our last kiss
Which told me we were over
Don’t ask how I knew this
But I knew I was no longer your … Read the rest
Mother
The night wraps around my heart
I no longer want to live in the light
In my life you played a major part
Now nothing … Read the rest
Fears and Tears
I was lost and alone
Away from the soil of Alabama
My dreams had flown
And I so missed my mamma
You took away my … Read the rest
Her Smile
It takes a while to make her smile
Chocolates, flowers, perfume
to no avail
Seeing her smile, it’s been a while
Once her smile lite … Read the rest