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Tag: poems

Posted on3 January 201529 September 2020Musings & Ramblings

I am sad and lonely

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I took myself into town today for some sightseeing and struggled over how I felt about the day. I had originally planned to spend the…

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Posted on20 December 201427 September 2020Everyday Life, Musings & Ramblings

Remembering Murray

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Today was the funeral service for my dear friend, Murray. It was a hard day, but I am so pleased I was able to go…

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Posted on12 October 201418 September 2020Musings & Ramblings

A flourish of hate

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Today’s creative writing prompt was simple: Craft a story or a poem based on the metaphor “A flourish of hate”. Only it wasn’t actually simple at all.…

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Posted on5 October 201418 September 2020Cooking, Crafting & Creating, Travel & Adventure

A day at the Kelvingrove

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I spent yesterday in Glasgow visiting the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. It’s one of those places I can return to over and over again. In fact, I’ve…

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Posted on9 December 201329 September 2020Musings & Ramblings

I believe…

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My apologies, I seem to be in a poetic mood today. I believe…By Just Frances I believe in so many things.I believe in so many…

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Posted on26 September 201329 September 2020Musings & Ramblings, Travel & Adventure

Falling words

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I went to Snoqualmie Falls on my way home from my Olympia/Portland journey and was amused when I noticed words embedded into the steps and sidewalk around the visitors’…

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Posted on22 July 201326 September 2020Health & Wellness

Sleep evades

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I’ve had a couple of sleepless weeks and it’s starting to show in my face. Despite the many happy things happening, there are many frustrating and stressful things that are…

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Posted on17 July 201322 September 2020Musings & Ramblings

And I wait

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Today is just a random poetry day… And I wait By Just Frances I draw in a breath; long and slowAnd I waitDesperately, hopelesslyI wait…

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Posted on15 May 201318 September 2020Everyday Life

Garbage day

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I have finally taken the garbage out. And—more importantly—the recycling. Though I admit that it happened too late. I’ve just been so crazy these past…

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Posted on29 December 201217 September 2020Musings & Ramblings

Only in my dreams

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There is a man who appears in my dreams who isn’t Paul. In my dreams, we’re madly in love. And much like the widow dreams…

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Posted on25 July 201216 September 2020Everyday Life

A poetic starter

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Since I turned in my dissertation draft yesterday, I’ve decided that I am going to take a week’s holiday to rest and unwind before I…

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Posted on29 June 201216 September 2020Musings & Ramblings

Listening for the phone

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When I was in high school, my sister (I think?*) wrote a poem that went something like this: Lonely, all alone by Celeste Mills* Lonely,…

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Posted on16 June 201216 September 2020Musings & Ramblings

I dreamt a dream

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I wrote this poem a few weeks ago, when life was going great and my future was filled with hope: job prospects; PhD funding opportunities;…

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Posted on15 May 201228 October 2020Academic Life, Everyday Life, Travel & Adventure

A mini-reunion and a catch-up

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Oh dear, it’s been more than a week since I last posted. Sorry about that. It’s not that I’ve been sitting at home sulking though.…

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Posted on23 April 201216 September 2020Musings & Ramblings

The Desiderata way of life

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It’s time to answer another of your questions so I’m going back to the first request to write about a poem that has stirred great emotions for…

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Posted on13 April 201216 September 2020Musings & Ramblings

The world is filled with beautiful things

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It’s a poetry day again. I don’t know if this is any good, and I may play with it a bit before calling it final,…

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Posted on15 March 20126 November 2020Musings & Ramblings

Ode to a St Patrick’s Day Martini

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What’s that? The Martinis! Facebook page (now defunct) is running a poetry competition? And I do love a nice Martini, so how can I resist…

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Posted on14 March 201216 September 2020Health & Wellness, Musings & Ramblings

An ode to my platelets

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Once again, I’ve found myself with a lower-than-ideal platelet count. Well, it was very low last week (13!) and I had them re-tested today. Hopefully…

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Posted on22 February 201228 October 2020Everyday Life

A Lenten poem

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I’ve written about Lent and my beliefs in the past (2010; 2011) but try as I may, this year I couldn’t come up with the…

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Posted on28 November 201115 September 2020Everyday Life, Musings & Ramblings

There is a path we follow

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I don’t know what compelled me to play poet again today, but compelled I was, so you get to read my latest attempt at literary expression. I…

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