General Chat

Oh, isn't it lovely
what a bit of sunshine can do
I too have been pottering
in the garden,just like you
Even the shops have put out
all their summer gear
Although a little bit chilly
for t-shirts yet I fear.
My mood has been lifted
thinking of holidays and beyond

But Stella do be careful
don't go falling in the pond !

Maggie x

the pond has a net
i've not fallen in yet
i've done some writing
i think its my best
i put it on poetfreak to give it a test
there is pizza in the oven
as i am peckish
after i've eaten it i will clean out the fish

(well i might)

thank you my friend
for being so kind
reading my work
settled my mind
you are a fine critic
and i have to say
that reading your poems
just blows me away

x

Today I have been 'googling' for a friend
trying to to find Hannah Hawkswells' abode
as friend is on holiday soon in those parts.
A few years ago, 'twas just up the road

When we were camping up on the moors
we came upon her old farm
Quite unrecognisable now
With a notice to stop any harm

The field in front now a meadow
wild flowers do bloom there each year
With a duck board to walk through
'Hannahs Meadow', won't step there, no fear

This wonderful lady is still alive
at the grand age of eighty four
She has seen such changes occur
Who could ask for anything more?

Maggie x

Google Hannah Hawkswell, Daughter of the Dales

I remember reading about Hannah's life
She really loved those moors.
Her life was hard, she toiled each day
But loved the great outdoors.

Now, I love to be outside,
Planned to be in my garden again.
But what did it do this afternoon
Rain and rain and rain!

Hannah's family tree's not far,
there were rellies I know upon GR

(sorry best I can do in rhyme but there was at least one relative on GR when I joined)
xx

Spring is near,( if not quite here!! ),
I love those flowers which are yellow & blue !
golden daffodils in the wind do blow,
golden forsythia round my kitchen window,
primroses will be in the lane quite soon,
cellendines & bluebells soon in bloom,
Hyacinths sweetly smelling in the bed,
ah yes, Spring is very near, I said !!
Tina x

its very springy here today
although rather dull
lots of daffodils i see
and crocuses out full
shrubs have buds
and nestings sing
i am sure you're righr
it must be spring

xx (oops lost it all a bit there)lol

Thank you Rose , you are quite right
Three peeps on GR with Hannah in their tree
Although a shortened version is in her book
It would be so lovely to see

But I can't really ask permission
To view these trees, no way
As I am not related to them
Not in in any way !

Oh Tina and Stella ,
you have lifted my mood
with the talk of spring in the air
I am now looking forward to Easter
with a visit to our local fair.

I will forgo the rides in the air
but may have an apple or two.
As long as they're dipped in toffee
and stick my teeth up like glue !

Maggie x

Tomorrow my dad is coming with me
To our local village hall
Hot cross buns and coffee
And a bring and buy stall.

I hope the weather is better
For it's now pouring with rain
I hate this grey, wet weather
I want the sun back again!

Maggie, I hope you enjoy
Your local village fair.
Toffee apples and roundabouts!
How I wish I was there!!

Oh Chrispy, I hope the weather behaved !
did you have a lovely day ?
the weather now is not so good
frost and snow some places, they say.

I`m not surprised that it`s turned cold,
& It`s all my fault, I`m afraid.....
on Thursday morning early
I`m driving to Somerset again !.

Whenever I decide to go,
to undertake that mammoth drive,
you can bet the weather will change...
- & what will it be when I arrive ?

I do know it will rain there Friday,
& floods I can do without !
driving the M4 & the M5 in rain
is miserable, theres no doubt !

But whatever the weather I hope you all
enjoy a lovely week-end,
Happy Easter to you all
may the sun shine on you, my friends !

Tina xx

Well, Easter is almost upon us
So it is bound to snow !
Take care everyone on the roads
Wherever you may go

'Tis now said chocolate is good for us
so you can have an egg or two
Or three or four and maybe more
Just enjoy whatever you do

Maggie x

My dad enjoyed his hot cross bun
And cup of coffee too
Met an old neighbour there
And chatted as old friends do.

Tina, enjoy your holiday
I wish that I was there
I love the water meadows
And Weston Super Mare.

I thought of you all at Easter
Hope you had a good time,
Chocolate, a film to watch
And a glass of sparkling wine.

back again, safe & sound,
and back at work today.
it was a short but pleasant trip
& not a bad drive, I have to say.

Road works were the worst thing,
"average speed" cams on motorways
m25 & m4 a pain
& the works are going both ways !

when I get there I get out out of the car
to look at the tide & the sea.
the air is bracing after that drive
& always feels good to me !

then I head on to my son & co
for a much needed cup of tea,
& see the `children` (who are bigger than me!)
& I am as happy as can be !!

Tina x

so pleased you saw the children
and had a happy day
yes roadworks are a nuisance
and always in the way
i didn't venture far this easter
it was too cold to go out
i ate my eggs in comfort
and then just lazed about
in asda eggs are all reduced
i might pay another call
buy some more and gorge myself
and not share any at all

Stella, that sounds better
than driving for hours !
I had no eggs............
but got beautiful flowers !

Tina x

alas i cannot have flowers
all though i love them dear
they make me sneeze
and only an orchid
ever seems to please

My Easter eggs have been eaten
and it has been duly noted
that nothing fits around my waist
as I am well and truly bloated !

But what the heck, it only comes
around this way once a year
So now a diet of fruit and veg
is on my plate, no fear

As I have to fit in a ball gown soon
for daughters 40th 'do'
an Oscars night she has ordered
Oh goodness..what a to do.

Grandaughter took me shopping
for a dress and strappy heels
lots of bling and silky gloves
Do you know how that feels?

I am usually in my jeans and
a sloppy tee shirt all day long
So while I am trying ever so hard
The whole thing feels so wrong !

Maggie x

poor you Maggie
getting dressed up
i know just how you feel
sloppy jeans and a t shirt
now that is something real
now don't forget how to hold your glass
little finger sticking out
and when a gorgeous hunk smiles
don't forget to pout
lose the husband in the crowd
put on your elegant face
pretend that you are a princess
a prince you've come to chase
have a flirt then run a mile
slurp the wine and have a cig
and go home with a smile

now come on , Maggie, it`s not like you !!
we can`t have you feeling blue !
if you can`t find a dress to fit
dig out "our cruise box" & look in it......
shimmering, glitzy, all you can wish...
in all sorts of sizes, you`ll look such a dish !
you remember how we shone as we shimmied & strutted,
with stillettos & stoles, oh how they all tutted !
all our dreams we packed in that big box of fun,
open it up, Maggie, now you are the one
to take your pick, wear just what feels right,
go out there girl & have a great night !!!
(& leave the choccy alone ! lol ! )
Tina x