Stuck like glue

 

Stuck like glue

 

I have felt worse

But this is weird;

Comes and goes in waves

And as much as I feared.

 

The coughing, gunk,

Light headed

Like feeling drunk.

Not wanting to leave my bed.

 

The aches and pains

In all my bones

And what remains

Is still unknown.

 

Been dodging for a time

This nasty disease

And in the meantime

Felt so much at ease.

 

Worked around it-

Through it.

Got to admit

Always felt fit.

 

Had a few days away-

Without a care!

Not one delay

But was not prepared.

 

It came from nowhere

Out of the blue,

It's still everywhere

Sticking like glue.

 

Lived off pain pills

And plenty of juice,

Felt hot, then chilled

Living like a recluse.

 

Headache, weary

Just want to sleep,

Everything's dreary

And want to count sheep.

 

Copyright Linda Lawrence

July 2022

Pelican

 

Pelican

 

I feel upon

In the Caribbean Sea,

A Pelican -

Just that bird and me!

As I swam,

He dived

Like a hydraulic ram

To survive.

I wanted to see

And swim beside

Not to eat them for tea!

In the gentle tide.

It wasn’t my wish

To eat the fish

 

Linda Lawrence Mid July 2022

Pelican version 2

A Pelican

And me

Sharing some

Caribbean sea

Looking for fish

But it wasn’t my wish

To eat them for tea!

Just for them

To swim

Beside me!

 

Jamaica

 

Jamaica

 

The smell of marijuana fills the air
Jamaican mantra 'in the world not a care'
Small ounces of cannabis sold on the beach
Yeah man, is a figure of speech.

 Rays, sharks and starfish swim in this haven
 Butterflies fly on the beach I bathe on
 Pelicans dive from a height
 Fireflies glow light up the night.

Reggae is played every day
Keeping Marley's music alive today

Tiger fish and crabs in the sea and sand

And the sea is calm like Jamaican man.

I will be sad to leave this soil
Shared some cake wrapped up in foil
Watched the torrents of rain in July
The worries of everyday life pass me by.

Humming birds eat sugar sweet
Holding liquid food as they eat
A Swallowtail that would not pose
Tried to take a photo high on tip toes.

There's crime and make - do shanty towns
And working man in Kingston town

Most every land a strong divide
And many things to open our eyes.

Many nations have come together
Spend some time in Jamaican heaven
Enjoyed experiences over the days
Vivid and colourful in every way

Yellow sun, lush grass, the black for pain
Our British ancestors are to blame
No longer want our monarchy
A beautiful country to visit for you and me.

Fed the resident cats with meats
On mouse patrol in this hot heat
Drank many of Jamaican smiles
So worth the trip for many miles

Lived off a diet of chicken with jerk
Beats the quick lunches between going to work
Already miss black feathery wing of dragonfly
Going home with tears in my eyes.

Linda Lawrence mid July 2022

Complementary

 

Complementary

 

After testing for gluten, got the go ahead

To buy all ingredients to make my own bread!

Ditched the grapes and the mushrooms

And after some treatment I begun to assume

They did no good to my gut and intestines

(And I did feel out of sorts at times.)

 

Had my wavelengths well looked into

Sat down for some therapy – with a brew!

Open minded for all things holistic -

But knew I had to be realistic;

It’s very painless and complementary

Although I was told there was no guarantee.

 

The ache in my sinus - the nasal spray,

The meds I was using are now kept at bay!

Headaches, pain, discomfort in my brain -

Got an idea now what is to blame;

The sneezing, sniffing the running eyes -

The endless antihistamine supplies.

 

The being stuffed up, the nose infections,

The ear wax removal and all the inspections.

Dry eye and eye drops from the drug store

Was all becoming a bit of a bore.

Intolerance to gluten a common protein  

Bought free-from oats, (it was unforeseen)

 

It’s not hay fever, it’s a living pest

Over many months has made me so stressed!

A parasite that lives in a cyst – in my ear!

That’s had a good life for over two years!

It somehow sneaked in and must have ingested

And because of this, I’ve been so congested!

 

My dreadful feet, now fungal free;

Drinking milk from plants and green tea.

Got beautiful nails and no palpitations

A deaf right ear and blocked Eustachian!

Maybe one day, this will resolve it

And the diatomaceous earth will dissolve it!

 

I believe in Bio resonance Therapy,

And if everyone out there were to agree

They’d be fewer appointments for a physician

That treats with pills with every condition.

This pain has lessened with every session

A difference is felt – there is no question!

 

Thank you David.

 

Linda Lawrence

 

17/05/2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Saucy

 

Saucy

 

Tomato sauce that's in the sachet -

Would like it with my breakfast today!

Using my teeth to open it up, but

After chipping my tooth, it's in their stuck!

 

Slimy, slippery package sends my BP high;

My breakfast gets cooler as time passes by.

Tomato sauce I'd like on my plate,

To pour over my mushrooms before it's too late!

 

Can't rip it, or squash it, now trying to tear it,

Used my knife to cut it and just cannot bear it!

Sliced my finger, drawn blood but not the same zest

Think after all this, I just need a rest!

 

It's slipped out of my hand and into my tea -

There's really no hope for this sachet and me!

It's a matter of time before I throttle

And ask why we can't have back the humble bottle.

 

The vinegar, mayo brown sauce is all the same

Still in their sachets with their trade names.

Think they just don’t want us to have it

As they stay stuck in their plasticy packets.

 

It really has proven extremely tough

And beginning to feel so out of puff,

And the red condiment we call tomato sauce

Is still in their pouches to open of course...

 

Copyright Linda Lawrence

May 2022

 

Spring

 

Spring

 

Apple blossom, cherry blossom fallen on the street, 

Treading nature's paler colours underneath my feet.

Leap to spring, clocks ahead, lighter nights and warmer days, 

The arrays of many hues open up with vivid displays. 

 

Then the carpets in the woods, yellows, whites, and mauvy-blue, 

Walking through the bluebells feels like magic on my shoes! 

Some snow and iridescent rainbows, rebirth, and all things new, 

Butterflies out of hibernation and hearing the first cuckoo.

Lilly of the valley, tulips, and snowdrops in the sun,

Pretty yellow daffodils, last years' bulbs, have just begun.

Come alive and raised their hears in our gardens and our parks

Crocus in their varied shades find their way and make their mark!

 

It is blustery and rainy, our lawn pretty with some daisies 

And buttercups on frosty mornings, yellow tones, and hazy.

Everything has come alive after months of sleeping;

The willows’ started weeping the climbers started creeping.

 

Celandine, wild Cowslips. Catkins and wild primrose;

In March keep staying warm and wear our winter clothes.

Blizzards of blossom and of snow leave a translucent glow

And April, all four seasons in one but everything still grows!

 

The Marigolds and freesias - the fresh fragrance that delivers;

Garlic leaves are ready to be picked along our streams and rivers.

Spring just comes alive after a cold winters' rest;

Everything leaps into Spring with new energy and zest.

 

Wake up every morning wondering about the weather,

Will it shower, shine, snow, or blow - or sometimes altogether!

Are there blue skies, clouds, storms, or some freezing sleet

But with this lighter season - the Spring is in my feet!

 

Copyright Linda Lawrence

1^st April 2022

 

 

 

 

 

Green hands!

 Green hands! 

 

That was me 

That planted that tree! 

The Magnolia at the top  

Of the garden  

Near the Snowdrops. 

 

Have sown alone  

With all I've known  

Until my backbone 

Ached.  

And sprinkled seeds;  

Pulled up weeds,  

Left in the grass reeds.  

 

All the fenced-in rubble -  

A load of trouble!  

Huge slabs of concrete  

Beneath my feet,  

That needed some love  

And some tweaks  

Microwave, wheelchair, chicken wire,  

(It was dire) And all haywire! 

But out of a broken tree - 

A seat!  

A rockery flower bed  

(Need to take down that shed)  

Put many seeds in it -  

It needed it!  

It's staying wild, unstyled. 

Planted shrubs, evergreens  

And now I am keen  

And hell bent,  

To attract butterflies and bees  

With strong Lavender scent!  

Perennials, annuals,  

Been reading garden manuals!  

And much focus on crocus  

For a much-loved cat.  

Near the pond 

Where she was fond. 

And after many hours  

Many bulbs for wildflowers;  

Creepers, trailers and ferns  

With so much to learn!  

More Buddleia trees  

At least another three!  

And all along  

Plants hardy and strong. 

A summerhouse to unwind in 

To leave the world behind in. 

And watch the sunlight 

Bring alive 

The miracle of nature thrives. 

 

So Mum and Dad! 

This is the daughter 

You thought you never had 

Any green hands 

Or gardening plans! 

 

Copyright Linda Lawrence  

March 2022