Tag: poem

Friendships 

lizaaitken

Friends come in and others move on, 

not all of them last the day.

But that’s quite right it’s transient, 

only those few will stay.

Friendship is more what we put out, 

we get back what we give.

For those that cannot give as much, 

will find a new place to live.

Friendship is also a two way street, 

a sort of byway if you like.

The traffic passes up and down, 

feeding in when it’s right.

Friendships best when it’s equal, 

although at different times.

When we put our trust in another, 

it’s like they are held in mind.

But when it’s take and no return, 

it won’t ever last for long.

Friendship needs nourishment too,

to feel that it really belongs.

And so my friends I thank you now, 

for staying by my side.

For the others that went on their way, 

Please do enjoy the ride.

~ 

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Packing Up

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I’m surrounded by possessions, 

some of these say who I am.

I’m trying to cut them down a bit, 

but I’m not sure if I can.

These things all have their stories, 

they tell me who I was.

They speak of other owners too, 

that’s such a big because.

Some bits are just like memories, 

they bring a picture back.

The chair my mother later sat in, 

if that went I would crack.

The books that line the bookcase, 

not all of them are mine.

But the owners of these books, 

are now with the divine.

That they scanned those pages, 

while they were here awhile.

As I run my hand along the page,

it always makes me smile.

The china from my childhood, 

which I ate from when sick.

Remind me of that love I felt, 

which got me better quick.

All these things are talking now,

reminding me of days.

Memories of the hills I’ve climbed,

and those that went away.

So possessions are just pointless,

and what’s important is inside.

But these memories are so precious,

they’re so much more than tried.

My mother shared a rule with me,

to keep beautiful things around.

The trouble is I followed her word,

it’s a treasure trove I’ve found.

Now the time has come for me to move,

I now need to pack it away.

But packing up these things that talk,

is like packing my life away!

~

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Measure of You

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I’m not sure that I could measure,

how much you mean to me.

To try to would be quite incredible,

and truly far too much to see.

It’s wider than all my experience,

it’s much longer than the road.

It’s taller than the greatest tale,

and it won’t open with a code.

The measure of you is impossible,

and just too much for me to say.

As you still keeping on growing,

so much greater every day. 

If you’d measure me against you,

you’ll see that I’m quite small.

There’s not really any comparison,

I wouldn’t be seen at all. 

~

Daily Prompt – Measure

Thought I’d posted this yesterday. I’m in the process of packing to move home and not got my wits about me!

 

Blindly to Being

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Sometimes it takes a while to be, 

a while to find our shape.

At first we often get life wrong, 

we have to make mistakes.

It’s quite blindly that we carry on,

but we won’t know the way.

Though with trust our sacred ally, 

we will come to be someday.

We’ll never find all the answers, 

but some become more clear.

Working on through all the clues, 

in the time that we are here.

It’s right that we arrive here blind,

so that we can uncover seeing.

Discover our beauty on our own,

while we’re coming into being.

~

Daily Prompt – Blindly

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My Champion

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My son will always be a champion,

that’s to me if no one else.

He’s absolutely fantastic you see,

but needs belief in himself.

I couldn’t have made one better,

yes alright I did need a dad.

I brought him up all by myself,

and it’s never made me sad.

My son is the greatest champion,

not because he’s related to me.

But because he’s just astounding,

you have to know him to see.

He’s also a fabulous grandson,

an uncle, a cousin and a friend.

He’s just the best man walking,

about who this ditty I’ve penned. 

~

Daily Prompt – Champion

On the Cusp

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I’m on the cusp of all that’s good,

I’ve found my way at last.

I now know where I’m heading,  

right now my outlooks vast.

It took a while to get this far,

I made a few wrong turns.

But nothing I did was wasted,

I had lessons I had to learn.

Now I’m on the cusp of my wish,

to live a life that’s worthwhile.

I’m stepping out to forever now,

I believe it will bring a smile.

I can finally see the way ahead,

as I drew the map on my way.

I’m happy it’s all turned out good,

hope it’s the way things stay.

~

Daily Prompt – Cusp 

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Being Prudent

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To hell with being prudent,

I’ve wasted too much time.

Time is right to jump right in,

knowing I’ll be just fine.

Prudence may be right for some,

not so much for me.

I’m inclined to procrastinate,

it will never come to be.

So to hell with being prudent,

as I’m going for it now.

Time to live the life I want,

believing I know how.

~

Daily Prompt – Prudent

Pause

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I paused a bit, I took time out,

I focussed more on life.

I took a breath, I looked about,

I let go of all my strife.

I opened up, I took a fresh look,

I found it was just there.

I took a pause, I closed the book,

I threw away my cares.

~

Daily Prompt – Pause

I took the weekend off, I haven’t posted in two days, the longest time for me! I spent some time with myself, I pondered a bit and I found some answers!

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I can’t live on being funny!

lizaaitken

If I continue to work here for free,

how on earth will I make money

I’ve a wish to make people happy,

but I can’t live on just being funny.

So how can I make my fortune,

while still remaining true to myself,

I want to work with people you see,

I can’t think of anything else.

But the people that I work with,

they are usually struggling to live,

although they’d like to pay me,

they have not got  a penny to give.

So how will I make my fortune,

if I’m putting other folk before me,

I’m going to have to trust in love,

and hope that I’ll come to see.

~

Daily Prompt – Fortune

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Making a Fortune out of Love

lizaaitken

I’m thinking of making a fortune,

but I’m going to make it with love.

I’m putting my intentions out there

and asking for help from above.

It’s not money that I’m after here,

but the growth of all things dear.

A wish for all to live a life in love,

to make sure the pathway is clear.

See money won’t really cut it here,

if you want to find your way home.

Because the tender isn’t money,

it’s through love and love alone.

Love you have must be given out,

before you start to build more.

It’s how you make your fortune,

it won’t grow if it’s kept in a store

Love you see will only increase,

if you’re sending it out to the world

Don’t wait until you receive it,

as that’s not the way love unfolds.

So what do you think of my fortune,

Do you think I have a good plan?

I’m going to try this out any way,

As I’m going to see if I can.

~ Daily Prompt – Fortune

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