One, two, three

 

One, two, three

 

One two three, all in a line

A good collection over time,

A gap left for the alleyway

Taking up some precious bays.

 

One huge black metal lump

A showpiece, have you left it dumped?

Hardly go out, seldom used

Want to know, what’s your excuse?

 

Designed to go from A to B

But it sits there for all to see!

Each and every fucking day

Always there, in the way.

 

I think you’ve been a greedy pratt

And others have been a copycat!

Hard to find a decent location

Through my treatment, much frustration.

 

 

Up and down the road we look

Owner of just one logbook

Just one space needed, nearby

But looks like all preoccupied.

 

Outside the house, space often parked on

But you’ll move yours around, you moron!

Ensure you’ve got them all close by

You are so selfish I’m horrified!

 

I Thought you were going to sell

But no, your parking remains parallel.

Nobody owns this bloody road

But three outside or near your abode!

 

It’s made me mad, your thoughtlessness

You’ve shown the most unkindness

Where’s your etiquette and consideration

Why bother, there is no obligation.

 

Copyright

 

Linda Lawrence 16/04/2026

I needed to cry

I needed to cry

I don't lie

I needed to cry 

The floodgates opened

Very wide

The tears come

My feelings undone

Today they begun

Time overrun 

Can't remember date

For the last floodgate

Never too late

To shed the weight 

Of worry and fear 

Just lately that appeared 

Some things unclear

2025 was a troubled year

Of worry , concern

Life, as it was upturned 

Things were learned 

Some with discern

Kept calm, held it in

Tried to put it in the bin

Tried to take it on the chin

But now deep within 

The tears have flowed 

Been feeling low

They had nowhere to go

At last out poured the overload

No rain

 

No rain

 

I will think again 

About losing this oestrogen. 

Am dry in and out 

My skin looks like grout

It's like a garden that has no rain.

 

My body, it looks a mess

In the dark I get undressed.

Keep feeling hot ,

Covered in rashes and spots ,

It's not just about missing a breast.

 

They say the side effects 

Can leave you tired and wrecked,

But the drug benefits 

Outweigh the negatives 

But don't know what else to expect.

 

Life has been turned on its head

Spending more time in bed.

Irritable and itchy,

At times very bitchy 

Emotions overtaken by dread.

 

Any treatment received, am glad,

Overall, not doing so bad!

Now the daily meds

And what lies ahead

Can't help but feel so sad.

 

My energy level’s decreased

But got my marbles at least!

My body has tightened

Can’t help feeling frightened,

The radiation will soon be unleashed.

 

Trying to stay on the bright side,

Smile through bleary eyes.

So frightened inside

But not even cried,

At times try to brush it aside.

 

Now a little fresh blood 

Not normal but wasn't a flood.

I feel so afraid 

And a little dismayed,

Wilting like a flower bud.

 

It's almost gone, the rain 

How quickly it has drained.

No love, no passion,

Like it's gone out of fashion 

It will never be back again.

 

Copyright Linda Lawrence

31/01/2026

Hannah

 

Hannah

 

You've been so supportive and strong for others,

A lovely wife and wonderful mother.

You've seen illness and used your tough love ,

Now the shoe is on the other foot and I'll give you a shove!

 

Am pushing my own treatment aside , worried how you're feeling 

Your radiotherapy is part of your rouge cell healing.

Every laser is killing unwanted invasion 

And hope my attitude will help with some persuasion!

 

You may feel sore and feel some pain 

But for you , so many more years you've gained !

Thank goodness - we can't do without your smile-

To make us laugh , while you hairstyle!

 

So lovely Hannah ,you're allowed to be scared 

You've endured so much, understand and to be fair.

You're very much loved and with such a great prognosis 

In 2026 you'll turn your back on your '25 diagnosis.

 

Please take radiotherapy on the chin.

Even if it burns your skin.

Think of it as killing your evil 

And next year won't be such an upheaval .

 

Linda xx