Reflections
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The Worm
I really like being a worm
Cos in the mud I can squirm and squirm
And when it rains, I’m all pink and clean
A juicier worm you have never seen
I have to be careful, I think it’s a cheek
All those birds out there with a lethal beak
Trying to catch me for their dinner
But up to now I have been the winner
I think I like autumn and winter best
The birds all gone to their winter nest
Not having to dodge the gardeners spade
Or stay out of the sun and hide in the shade
The gardener should be pleased with me
I turn his soil and aerate it for free
And yet he doesn’t seem to care
As he digs the soil, its quite a scare
I’d like to find another worm
And then together we could squirm and squirm
But my hopes and longings didn’t last
The gardeners spade came down too fast
I feel so faint, what has he done
I think he’s gone and spoilt my fun
How strange I think I’ve lost some weight
Whilst I was searching for a mate
Oh look a worm, he’s just like me
The gardener must have set him free
Now in the garden, not on my own
I never did like being alone
At last I have another worm
And the two of us can squirm and squirm
To share each day in the garden mud
Our lives will be so very good
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About the Book
The book is divided into 3 genre's, humour, general and romance.This is the Author's first book and it should appeal to both the younger and older reader. The poems are simple and easy to understand and are written in a real poetic style.
The Author now lives quietly in the small and beautiful village of Forder, Cornwall which nestles, surrounded by hills close to the Rivers Lynher and Tamar. His cottage overlooks a small harbour and his later poems reflect his love for this idyllic area.
About the Author
I did not start writing poetry until later on in life and
believe that it is my life experiences and emotions that coerced me
into doing it. Although I had written some poetry earlier I think it was the premature loss of my Wife and then meeting my childhood sweetheart, Linda who I hadn't seen for nearly 40 years that pushed me in that direction.
I have written a variety of genre's but would really
like to write more humour. Many of my poems are emotional and I am a romantic at heart. Now I have taken up the challenge of writing I would like to write many more poems and have already started to prepare for a second book.
I have spent most of my life travelling around the world and particularly Asia, spending about 6 years living in Sri Lanka, a country I have a great love for and keep returning there at every opportunity.
I have one Daughter and two Sons and they have gifted me with 4 grandchildren between them from 2 years old up to nearly 19.
My Wife was a really good artist and she had always encouraged me to write poetry but sadly it was not until I had lost her that I created most of my work. Meeting Linda again after so many years inspired me to continue with writing and I would like to dedicate this book to my dear Wife Kay and my love and hearfelt thanks to Linda who created in me a reason to write.
I have been blessed with a good life full of fun and surprises tinged with great sadness latterly. I think it has been a combination of these emotions that urged me towards poetry.