This is to all!

This is to all!

This is to all!
Some tall, some small and this is to all!
Some plump, some thin,
Most have goodness deep within.
Some just take it on the chin!
All have downfalls,
Drink too much alcohol,
Or coffee or tea!
Some are not as clever,
As others with degrees!
Some are funny or hopeless with money,
Some are sweet as runny honey.
Some are savers, some need favours,
Some like quiet, some are ravers.
Some are honest, some white lie.
Some are skint and just scrape by.
Some are loud and amplify.
Some are happy to comply.
Some are younger, some are older,
Some just hunger, some are bolder.
Some are lonely, just need a shoulder.
Some just listen, some just glisten,
Go through life like it's a mission -

Ambitious, so driven!

Some so easily forgiven!

Or some just give in!
Some are quiet, some like a riot,
Some just live their life on a diet!
Some are independent, transcendent,
Others can be so dependent.
Some just talk and do not stop,
Others shop until they drop.
Some work too hard and
Spend too much on credit cards!
Others always on their guard.
Some are happy, others sad,
Sometimes life has been too bad.
Now it's time for me to add
That all of our different shapes and sizes
Different colours and compromises -
Just wanted to emphasise
And perhaps commend -
Even overextend
My living days, in every way;
To cheer up a miserable Monday
And I couldn't comprehend
Life, without my friends.

Copyright Linda Lawrence

28^th July 2017

Holiday reminders!

Holiday reminders..

Please water the plants

When you get the chance!

Landfill bin out on Tuesday night

For the pick up each fortnight.

The bin will need a good freshen up

(Just thought we’d give you a heads’ up)

With a kettle of boiling water poured,

Around, inside, please don’t ignore!

Also give it a good hose,

So the smell is sweeter for your nose!

Ensure all food waste is tightly tied

Or flies and their eggs will get inside.

And turn off cooker after you cook

And other appliances - don’t overlook!

Keep the house as you find –

We’re leaving a pristine house behind!

Jenny next door has our key

If you need her in an emergency.

Wash your stuff will leave guidelines

And don’t get drunk on our fine wines!

Molly, don’t forget to leave out food

And clear up garden after barbecue.

Parasol, cushions back where they were,

Otherwise rot will occur

Have a great time in Budapest

Ease your stress and have a rest!

But keep in contact via phone.

And let us know you’re safely home! 

For my son
June 2017

Just in case!

Just in case!

So in go your prescription pills

And packed are all of mine,

We've accrued so many more

Between us over time!

One hundred mg of these

Marked out on this day;

Twenty five ml of that

To be taken – or so you say!

Any room for flip flops

Between the hormone cream?

And the tablets for BP

The therapy for our regime.

Uppers, downers, inners outers
We need to get them packed
And something for our feet
In case they start to crack.

Now don't forget the eye mask -

And the drops to drip in!

Some paracetamol for ear ache

And tablets of antihistamine.

Mozzie repellent, emollient

Anti – D’s and Sterile wipes!

Find some room for sunscreen -

Amid plug-ins to stop more bites!

Now here's that stuff that aids digestion

For different kinds of our ingestion

Must pack something for indigestion;

Every year - without question.

The medicine containing vitamin C,

Effervescent for calcium deficiency,

Plastic shoes to crush sand fleas.

Glasses worn to read and sight-see.

And the suppositories - just in case

I feel the need or get caught short!

Any more room in the luggage?

Don’t want problems at the airport.

Now earplugs – they are a must!

Olive oil for excess wax,

Packed in the other case, I trust

Am hoping now we’re packed!

So while going through customs,

There are things I'd rather not disclose.

But we had to buy another case

To take all our holiday clothes.....!

Linda Lawrence

Copyright 21^st June 2017