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Tree Tale

July 25, 2016 lizaaitken

How deep are my roots

how far down do I go

I only feel them not see

from the surface below

And the creatures that live

above, in my leaves

Why do they stay there

building futures on me

I stand tall and strong

and blow in the breeze

I stay put for years

not come and go as I please

In winters I stand bare

barren and dark

In summer I flourish

like all trees in the park

Children they climb me

and swing from up high

The old sit in my shade

watch the days going by

What’s my meaning to you

do I connect to your soul

Do my species protect you

Keep your world whole

Slowly – Daily Prompt

July 23, 2016July 23, 2016 lizaaitken

Slowly I am beginning to understand my life purpose

Buried emotions of experiences coming to the surface

I find myself a channel, philosopher and dreamer

With messages to share, maybe become a redeemer

Gently opening as a flower to reach my full bloom

Giving hope and charity, to love where there’s room

And the universe conspires to provide me what I need

By signposting my direction throughout the life I lead

Daily Prompt – Carefree

July 21, 2016 lizaaitken

With his carefree attitude and wondering mind.

Long term stability in life maybe harder to find.

He had no big aspirations to impress anyone.

To find work that would pay hadn’t even begun.

The world was his oyster, it began in his dreams.

To travel the world, there’s so much to be seen.

But tickets cost money they don’t fall from the sky.

He had to find finance so his brain was required.

He’d lay here a while and contemplate some ideas.

He had time on his hands, he had years and years.

If you are lucky enough to have lived in Paris as a young man, then wherever you go for the rest of your life, it stays with you, for Paris is a moveable feast.
~ Ernest Hemingway, A Moveable Feast

Isn’t everything a movable feast, can’t we enjoy ourselves when the pleasing takes us. Do we have to wait for high days and holidays or can we have fun all the time. I think YES, absolutely we can.

We have a family tradition and that is that feasts are moveable and we can celebrate when we please and it very much pleases us to celebrate.

Don’t go wishing for eternity, as eternity is now, not over there is some far off land, but here if you allow.

Tomorrow won’t bring happiness, this evening won’t bring love. Stop planning for the future you could be up above.

Savour every moment, don’t wait for what won’t come. The time is right, right here and now, a glass for everyone.

Uncork the wine and wear the dress, dance today and look your best. Tomorrows woes are not here yet, so make today your very best!

Ode to the Seaside

July 19, 2016 lizaaitken

I spread my towel away from folk, I came here in disguise.
Not over keen on being seen with belly fat and thighs.

My company the seagulls, in mass they crowd around.

I’m visiting an empty beach, in a different town.

There was a day I didn’t care, what others thought of me.

Prance around in seaside towns, anyone could see.

I’d wear very little on the pier, with arms raised on the slide.

I really made the most of it and went on every ride.

Ice cream dripping down me and lollies in my hair.

Fish and chips in paper, renting old deckchairs.

Sand in all the crevices, pebbles with a hole.

Lemonade and shandy and watching big waves roll.

Remembering those carefree days of fun upon the shore

I doubt they’ll come again somehow, I won’t see anymore

But my skin is tanning nicely and that’s enough for me

Even bits I cover up so no one else can see

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In celebration of a day of sunshine in the UK

Thief

July 16, 2016 lizaaitken

Unpredictable you, your after my lunch

I see that your nearing, I hear pebbles crunch

I know that your beak is as sharp as a claw

But if I give you a bit, I know you’ll want more

There’s chips over there and fish in the sea

Children with ice creams, you can scoop can’t you see

The beach is so crowded, there’s plenty more food

Stop staring at mine, it’s unpleasantly rude

😉

Us

July 14, 2016 lizaaitken

I’m struggling to find the words today, I can’t really get them out.

I stare at you so vacantly, your wondering what it’s about.

I’m wishing to be unique today, to you, that’s me and not us.

I’m finding it so difficult, adapting me and adjusting to us.

Storm Quote

July 14, 2016 lizaaitken

Bring the pure wine of
love and freedom.

But sir, a tornado is coming.

More wine, we’ll teach this storm
A thing or two about whirling.~ Rumi

There are times when a couple of glasses of wine with good friends can see any storm away and bring great warmth to the soul 😉

Daily Prompt – Guest

July 12, 2016 lizaaitken

You sit upon my table, you haven’t shaken hands.

Stare across the room at me as if you understand.

It’s manners I should tell you, to exchange a word or two.

As a guest in my house, it’s something you should do.

You present as if no feeling, looking cold and hard.

You need to make some changes and show me due regard.

Desert – Daily Prompt

July 12, 2016 lizaaitken

I soar across the desert

towards the waterfall

My flight responds to instinct

I follow natures call

I spread my wings in answer

to calls from way above

My only goal the landing

when I have found my love.

I dive deep into the ocean

the currant drags me down

Deep into the murky depths

where real jewels can be found

I skim the wave to surf across

to treasure in my sights

The deep blue of the sea I see

and blackness of the nights

I scurry through the undergrowth

I jump through the tall grass

Sunlight glistens on my skin

the days they quickly pass

I jump across the muddy mound

diving deep into my den

I’ll rest a while and bide my time

Until night is here again

I sit high up on the balcony

watching setting suns

My time here now is very short

I think I’ve had my run

I think of all the elements

that joined me on my way

the earth and stars, sea and skies

and stories through each day

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