Five years ago Lucy came into our world, All of our love was simply unfurled On this little precious bundle of joy, We’d got our very own Helen of Troy! The most beautiful baby you could hope to see, The amazing addition to our family tree. A tiny tot, only 5lb 3 ounce, On our … Continue reading A poem written for Lucy for her 5th birthday at the request of her parents, John and Claire.
Andrew When they were children they knew they were in luck, Three brothers and a sister, together they stuck. Holidays in Filey, playing by the sea, In their bungalow, happy and free. Spent every weekend from Spring Bank then summer, All of the six weeks, watching the new comer. Weren’t the summers much longer then? … Continue reading Written for Sue who lost her older brother, Andrew, a year ago.
5750 This is the number Sue wore on her shoulders, Over thirty years so that she could feel bolder, Joining the police to enforce law and order, Challenges to meet when thugs just ignored her. Sometimes proud of wearing that number, Sometimes anxious, victims in slumber. 5750 occasionally resented, Forcing her forward when no one … Continue reading This is a poem written for Sue, who has just retired from the police force after over 30 years.
I can’t believe that Milly’s settling down, We all know how she likes a night on the town. She’s played hard to get for so many years, Leaving lads in tatters and tears. Load of fellars always chasing behind, Sincerely hoping that love isn’t blind. ‘Love them and leave them,’ was always her motto, Bewitching … Continue reading A poem to celebrate Milly and Matt’s engagement requested by Milly’s best friend, Jackie.
A poem written for Jenny’s 18th requested by her mum, Sally. I can’t believe that Jenny’s all grown up, My baby girl now wearing makeup. At 13 she grew up and you know that it’s true, Clubbing she was (oh yes I blumming knew!) She was the apple in her doting dad’s eye, We lost … Continue reading 18th Birthday
A poem written for Mark and Gail for the christening of little Arthur God made the world in just 7 days, The wind and the rain and the sweet sun rays. Made it a paradise for us to live in, To Lead a good life, devoid of all sin. The world was our haven, a … Continue reading Arthur’s Christening
Written for Elouise and her family for Roger this Father’s Day. Our dad is special, he always has been, Farmer through and through, there’s no in between. Loves driving his tractor, it’s his little dream, Always has been since he was a teen. Gets up each morning, moisturising time, All over his body like slurry … Continue reading Father’s Day
All fans coming together for England! Following Leeds Is hard at its best, Everyone hates us, We’re the team they detest. But that makes us laugh more, We’re just Dirty Leeds, White not red blood, Is what our fans will bleed. We’ve always been cheated, And missed our rewards. This year Beilsa And Meslier’s awards. … Continue reading LEEDS UNITED UNTIL I DIE- written for Luca and his family of ardent Leeds fans!
This is a poem written for Matt’s 21st birthday, requested by his parents. 6lbs 5 ounces, our bundle of fun, It wasn’t the lottery but we’d certainly won. Baby called Matthew, our first to be born. Love forever that’s what was sworn. Playing with his tractor and climbing up trees, A cheeky smile and a … Continue reading 21st Birthday.
10th wedding anniversary written for Dave for his lovely wife Kim (Yes he’s a bit of a softy!) I remember we met in a sleazy nightclub, I went up to you, expecting a snub. Couldn’t believe it when you said you would dance, I thought to myself go grab this chance. We walked home together, … Continue reading Wedding anniversary
Rhymes For All Reasons 