Cambridge is where I was born – a small village called Girton. The picture featured is of the River Cam. We are now far more aware of the damage being done to our planet. From saving trees to recycling and all the conservation efforts now and being aware of our carbon footprint. The following verses were written in 2000-2001 (seem to have been a prolific period for my writing).
Beauty Lost Forever?
There was a time so long ago
When trees were lush and green
Flowers bloomed so beautifully
and butterflies were seen
And if you saw – then you would know
We’ve let some of that beauty go
Our world is not so very clean
Too much concrete on the scene?
Can we get it back?
Can new seeds we sow?
Together we can do it
We really have to try
We cannot on the truth sit
Or life and love will die…
We must stand together
To bring us back the beauty
Of those days gone by!
Trish – September 2001
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Treasure the Moment
The taste of fresh rain falling
The smell of morning dew
The sight of a bright landscape
Let’s enjoy the view
The trees out in the distance
Filled with an autumn glow
All too soon they will be covered
With the first few flakes of snow
The sun glints through the branches
And a bird is flying by
Soaring beautifully, gracefully
In the morning sky
The grass is lush and green
A few flowers still in bloom
Let’s enjoy the colours
Of mother natures room
A room sometimes neglected
A room sometimes abused
Let’s treasure mother nature
Not let it be confused
Confused by human beings
Who are really not aware
Of their wonderful surroundings
And really do not care
Cherish mother nature
Listen to the pleas
Of disappearing butterflies
Birds and lonely bees
Listen to the wind
Capture the sound
Because there will just be silence
When there is barren ground!
Trish – 2000-2001
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THE RIVER OF LIFE
Tears more tears
Years more years
I could drown in
All my fears
The sea of dreams
The lake of tears
The river of life
Takes years and years
Years to meander to its end
And on its way
NO MERCY LENDS!
Trish – October 2000
Many poems were written by me during this period in my life – some will appear later I expect but some are far too lengthy! After this time I divorced my second husband. Unfortunately, as referred to in my first blog, alcohol played a part in this separation. One day I might just be able to publish my book about my stay at Spelthorne St Mary in Hertfordshire – (‘The Adverse Effects of Alcohol’). It may be that I am just not cut out to be in a relationship. I still support my sons as much as possible but need to find my way in life now. My middle son has learning difficulties and we have had many adventures moving around Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire and Norfolk! Hopefully, we are both settled now and he has more support from other services.
Trish's Life in Verse 