A book of poems some old and some new aded to Wisdom and Words. |
"Where the Petals Fall" Mary Ann McPhedran Mary McPhedran2015 No part of this book shall be copied or removed without asking the author. Chapter 1 Distant Clouds Distant clouds go rolling by Away up in the sky The hills are far down below Where trees stand and rivers flow Little houses dotted all around And people live on the ground With busy lives they rush to and fro Children playing beneath sunshine's glow Where beauty pleases the naked eye And distant clouds go rolling by. Chapter 2 For My Love Will Never Die The night we met when my brother introduced you You wore a darks suit and buckle shoes. I fell in love with you at first sight And agreed to meet you the following night. I introduced you to our local dance hall Where we rock and rolled and had a ball We would meet in Glasgow on a Saturday night Where in the flicks you held me tight All the jive clubs we sampled with joy And danced to the tune Oh Boy. Then came the day we tied the knot Had a few kids quite a lot The grandkids came along too Followed by greatgrand kids quite a few. Now the good Lord has taken you home And left me here all alone Because I miss you I break down and cry My love for you will never die. Chapter 3 I'm Not Wild But I Like To Drive. I'm not wild but I like to drive fast I choose my car so I'm noticed as I pass A sporty little number with the hood wound down With the wind in my hair I drive around town I travel all day doing the speed that I can Making sure I don't upset mister policeman. Chapter 4 Forgotten Valley By Mary Ann MCPhedran Down in the valley where the people are gone A sleepy town still lives on Where once before a busy place And a working men with honest taste. Now a empty town with no working mine And seems to stand still back in time. An old farm truck outside on the road Someone's home someone's abode Surrounded with tall pine trees With hills that the eye can please A place where one calls home in Gods creative scenery. Chapter 5 Sunshine and Showers. Sunshine in the garden and plant buds show A little drop of rain will help them grow Colour's on the flower bed Glisten rain drops on each blossoms head. And when the sun begins to glow Once again the blooms are on show. Chapter 6 At The Break of Dawn In the morning when I awake My writing I'm ready to create The words are running wild inside my head Like a small child I leap from my bed. Imagery and the words are set free As I tap away on the computer key Ideas are beginning to take shape And a poem I create. Chapter 7 The break of Dawn2 In the morning at the break of dawn A colourful sky where clouds float on and on Golden sunburst on a dark blue sea Reflecting colour in every way magnifies scenery across the bay Gods creation of a beautiful day Chapter 8 Father Father you were the best God put your feelings to the test. On your wedding day you made an oath A wife and a child to love them both For a few years you had such fun Then all of a sudden you were left with one It wasn't long before you became sick too and that little child on she grew She remembers you when she prays Father, I love you dear And though your not around to hear Me say HAPPY FATHER'S DAY. Chapter 9 Beauty is My Dream. I'm just a little girl I can dance and give you a twirl And my dream is to go On the catwalk show I blow dry my hair Before I go anywhere And sample all my mummy's creams On my favourite pillow I lay and dream One day I will be a beauty queen. Chapter 10 Lord I'm up the stair Lord each step I have to climb The task I serve with you in mind This long road turns and wind's To reach the top is such a long way But I try to reach you each day With words I speak when I pray Oh Lord please hear my prayer To reach the top I'm nearly there Chapter 10 Granny For the memories I have of you Granny the love we shared too Happy the times we share together Granny I will always love you.{/center By Mary Ann MCPhedran The little blue flower is on display And in the flower bed it's very pretty And when I view them in my little plot I often wonder why it's called For-get- me-not Chapter 12 Sunshine Days By Mary Ann MCPhedran The tree stands tall in the morning light And through the branches peeps the sunlight Its warm rays sparkle on the leaves And they gentle rustle from the breeze A splash of colour glistening bright In the shade of the forest a wondrous sight. Chapter 13 Summer Days Summer days and leisure hours In the garden I roam around the flowers Winding my time away On a lazy sunshine day. And that silly old ant Munches a leaf on my plant The bumble bee Is buzzing by the apple tree Cool drinks on a tray Is How I like to spend my summer day Chapter 14 We Must Take Care As white as snow you swam to and fro Up and down stream would go Feathers beautiful and white Now are black as night Your feather's all sticky and thick As you swim amongst the oil slick Oil merchant's take better care Suffering wild life be aware. Chapter 15 My Spirit Free To Wander From this world, I had to go But I'm still around although you do not know my spirit was set free No power within for you to see I'm the orange glow from the sun up in the sky And sit on the clouds as they float by As you walk alone on the beach I walk beside you although there's no foot print from my feet Free to wander wherever you be The Lord has set my spirit free. Chapter 16 Old By Mary Ann MCPhedran I have reached the stage and you can call me old But it has it's vantages, and I can be bold Wear loud coloured clothes when I dress Chat at the corner of the street And I don't need to know who ever I meet But during the long winter nights Too cold to walk and take in the sights So nothing left but to go to my bed Read a book before I lay down my head. Chapter 17 A Walk Around the Garden By Mary Ann MCPhedran This is my retirement I'm no longer in employment And I seek find enjoyment in my leisure days I walk around the gardens and look at the flowers on display The rose garden has many blooms and colour explodes As I breathe their fragrance through my nose There are other blooms to view And I sit to admire them too I walk around the garden seeking pleasure On my retirement days of leisure. Snow falling at night In the morning a pretty sight On the ground all crisp and bright No footsteps have trodden on a white covered greenery A pretty creative Christmas card scenery. Chapter 19 Christmas time in Cyprus. A walk along the beach on Christmas day The wind is a gentle breeze The sea waves are lapping on this Cyprus shore As I wade in the shallow water with my daughter beside me A little walk to the cafe By the orange and the lemon tree A little sunshine on my face And a gentle reminder why I'm there To celebrate the birth of Jesus with family. Chapter 20 What is This Beauty I See By Mary Ann MCPhedran What is this beauty I see As I walk along the river bank and stand by this old tree Mother nature has created a beautiful sight Blue sky above and the sun shines bright The sun glistening on the river bed And I gaze in wonder and shake my head The gentle sound and movement from the distant trees This creative beauty astound me Singing birds in the quietness On this beauty spot they nest. Chapter 21 A message From Above The storm was crashing all through the town Uprooting everything around And trees came tumbling down Damageing everything in their way On this stormy winter day Then the calm came at last And the storm winds did pass A beautiful rainbow appeared in the sky And a colourfull atmosphere applies The storm has settled down And peace returns to the town The rainbow appeared from above A message from God with eternal love. Chapter 22 Full Moon on Halloween Night By Mary Ann MCPhedran Children don't trick or treat tonight Because a full moon is shining bright Anything can happen out there Take my advice and be aware. The say the dead from the grave walk about And it's the witches on broomsticks night out So my children stay inside and celebrate Your Halloween party till late. Chapter 23 Autumn Leaves By Mary Ann MCPhedran Autumn Is the season I like best It's the just before the plants begin to rest. The leaves are a pretty colour amber and brown To the ground they come tumbleing down and down And children frolick and throw them around. The branches are soon to be bare No greenery to be seen anywhere Mother nature knows what's best It's time for the ground to have a rest. Chapter 24 Roses By Mary Ann MCPhedran There are many reasons to give a rose A romantic gesture to propose The memory of someone you treasure Your love you cannot measure. A rose of many colours To grow and give to others. To three I'm a mother And they also have a brother Who sometimes feels they are a thorn in his side But he has a lovely bride And I call her my rose too All these roses I have for you But my lover has gone to rest And our blooms are still looking their best Such pretty blooms we nurtured them all Now you lay where no shadows fall This love and roses we give to you are treasured by us all. Chapter 25 I'm Sad By Mary Ann MCPhedran Little dog you look so sad Have you been a little bad If I walk with you and play Will that brighten Up your day Or do want your dinner I think you look a little thinner Let's go for a run Come on boy have some fun. Chapter 26 The Forest By Mary Ann MCPhedran In the woods where we would play On a bright sunny day On a rope we swung on the tree All the gang and you me Bramble tree's were full and thick We ate the berries until we were sick The birds sang chirped all day Gaurding their chicks while we played In a jam jar we trapped the honey bee Counting them before setting them free Tall green trees that reach the sky We had such fun you and I Chapter 28 Friday By Mary Ann MCPhedran Friday is a special day At the factory it's pay day All the others have come and went And in my pocket all my money was spent Can't wait to have money to spend Pay back the money mum had to lend The clock is ticking and soon to escape Through the factory gate Tonight I'm going dancing and I'll be home late. When the clock strikes nine I'm meeting Ted He has eyes that say 'come to bed? ' But there will be no hanky panky with me. Because in this relationship I don't want three. Mary Ann MCPhedran It's November and it that old bofire night again We will gather trees and hope it won't rain I will make a guy and beg for coppers from the people passing by Fireworks and sparklers we will buy for you and me Taties wrapped in foil So they canny spoil To eat on bon fire night Have a good time and be brave But most of all BE SAFE. Chapter 30 Magic Moment Across the field. By Mary Ann MCPhedran This magical moment cannot last The mist and the view sets the scenery's cast The picture forms a creative look Just like a fairytail in a story book The tree stands in the field with the fog swirling around The rustle from leaves has an eerie sound I gaze across at this this creation And the beauty is amazing chapter 31 When The Sun Goes Down By Mary Ann MCPhedran In Cyprus at the end of the day in my night gown I watch from my balcony the sun go down The orange sky reflects on the sea below A radient picture creates a bright glow The clouds peep through this magical display As I watch them float by at the end of the day Chapter 32 I Miss You Every Day By Mary Ann MCPhedran How many times can I say I miss you as I pray At the cemetery by your headstone Because I am left alone. As I close my eyes at night Before I put out the light I ask the lord to hear my prayer To look after you because I'm not there But I know you're happy too It's my way of saying I miss you Every moment of the day you are always in my mind I think of all the happy times and the love we did find Together we grew old and watched our children grow too All there is left for me to say I miss you every day. Chapter 33 This lost feeling By Mary Ann MCPhedran Just stalling on this lonesome highway Life has never been the same since you went away There are times when I'm up and then I'm down You were my friend and partner in life For half a century I was your wife I play your music I sing your song And then I realise you have gone And somehow this feeling will pass on Chapter 34 A Visit To The Cemetry By Mary Ann MCPhedran A visit to the cemetery Where you were laid yesterday And although your prayers you cannot say At your grave we kneel and pray. Chapter 35 A Peaceful Moment By the River= By Mary Ann MCPhedran A walk along this river bank I go And all around wild grass grows The gentle flow of the current bellow A peaceful look from the suns glow And chugging sounds from passing boats And little insects down stream float Elegantly the swans know what's best She leads her chicks to where they nest The clouds float by up in the sky And trees gently sway In an autumn wind of the day A moment of peace comes my way. Chapter 36 Rugby Game By Mary Ann MCPhedran Come to Scotland to see the rugby game The Scots playing at home. There selling the rosettes in Princess Street And you never know who you may meet Muhrayfield park in her favourite seat Princess Ann in her Scottish gear 'Come on Scotland she will cheer.' Chapter 37 What A Beauty By Mary Ann MCPhedran This Yellow rose how well you have grown In the flower bed your beauty is shown The aroma from your tight budded head A velvet touch on your branch you spread A beautiful sight sparkling petals in the sunlight The bumble bees gently explore your taste On the your petals they perch with grace In the garden you're specially groomed What a beauty! The gardener's prize bloom.. Chapter 38 Adventure course By Mary Ann MCPhedran I was chosen, and no one would take her from me and I was left with the task to partner the student that no other person on the course would volunteer to, partner, in the canoeing event on Lake Windermere, a two people sailing vessel event. I was on the adventure course with a few special need students, but because of their disability the instructor thought it better if he took charge and they joined him on his boat. I tried to partner her with Betty, she replied 'No way she will have in the water and anyway I have arranged to partner Joan. ' I tried to partner her again with several other students, but no they also refused to join her on the lake. Dressed in waterproof suits and a life jacket below the coat we entered t he mini bus and drove to the starting point and began to set our canoes into the water to begin our sail. The instructor began to demonstrate how to use the paddle, and then he took the lead. At first I thought what are they moaning about this poor girl she is doing fine. But all of a sudden half way down the course she seemed to change and was using the paddle wrong and the canoe was going in to the side instead of staying in the middle of the lake. The vessel was leaving the rest of the group. I tried to instruct her as to what she should be doing with the paddle, but it was too late we strayed into the bank amongst the trees and we were caught on a twig. The student leaned over and tried to free us, WHOOSH! We were in the water! and it was icy and very cold. I'm not a swimmer and I was afraid. 'I haven't another tee shirt.' She said , her teeth chattering. I wasn't caring about her tee shirt, because I was petrified and was hanging on to the vessel when the instructor called to us 'Don't panic pull the canoe out from the reeds.' And we gave it one tug and it was free. He then began to instruct us again. 'Now float away from the side.' And as we did he said 'Stand up ?' And we followed his instructions and realised the water was only two feet, and I felt such fool, but was relieved. He then ordered us back into the canoe and I didn't want to, but he insisted. There we were, going down the middle again with the others. The sail was going fine, and again she began to do bazar things with the paddle. 'Now look here get a grip of yourself I don't want to go back in the water.' I shouted at her and then felt guilty. We managed to finish the course, and I was ever so glad to see us at the finishing point. I climbed out of the canoe and went straight to the van and fetched two tee shirts and the rest of my dry clothes. I gave the girl one of the tee shirts. We showered and with fresh clothes on ready for supper. The other students who refused to partner her came to me and said 'Told you so.' And I felt sorry for the student. On Monday back at the college one of the teachers, who had the student in her class came to me and said. 'I heard about the caning and how you were shouting at my student.' I explained that my shouting at her brought her to her senses, and I was petrified that she may capsize the vessel again and I didn't want to go back into the water. I have never been on a boat or a canoe since that day, and I never want to. ' Chapter 39 Time To Myself. By Mary Ann MCPhedran When will I get the time To have a few hours and call them mine Too busy doing chores Cleaning and washing floors. I wait until I'm home alone And then I switch off the phone Into the bathroom and lock the door Fill the bath,lots of bubbles and add some more Test the water its just fine Ahh me ti Chapter 40 Enchantment . By Mary Ann MCPhedran An early walk through the town A blanket of fog is all around I step at a slower pace and I can hardly see And the mist is swirling in front of me The view from the embankment Has this feeling of enchantment The water lapping has an eerie sound And I continue on my journey bound Chapter 42 Nature Sweet By Mary Ann MCPhedran An Avenue of trees In the warm breeze I hear the rustle of the leaves And the lark flies high She sings so sweet in the sky While fluffy clouds go drifting by The fragrance from the morning dew With the scent from the wild flowers too A carpet of greenery beneath my feet I walk in this scenery its air so sweet. Chapter 43 Christmas Time By Mary Ann MCPhedran Christmas Time Hooray it will soon be Christmas day Santa's polishing his sleigh The elves are busy making toys For excited little girls and boys The schools are joining in the act And the concert hall is fully packed Parents' wait for the play to start To see their children perform their part In the evening carrolers sing And churches are full to the brim To celebrate a special morn On this day baby Jesus was born. Chapter 45 Today a king is born By Mary Ann MCPhedran Today you have been turned away No rooms at the inn this day A star shines bright Over a little boy born this night Wrapped in swaddling clothes and laid in a manger To seek this child come three strangers Bearing gifts and adoration Angels choir's above are praising A mother's boy her pride and joy To take on a fearful task this boy king Is sent to free this world from sin Chapter 47 The Dark of Night By Mary Ann MCPhedran As darkness falls and there's still some light A change takes place from bright sunlight Shadows form and fear performs in scary places Moonlight nights light up bright romantic embraces Darkness falls and on distant shores and creates blackened sea Fear and terror in mind and body can the spell of darkness be A welcome sight when light's dawning exchanges places when the sun comes up in the morning. Chapter 48 piece and breath taking Views By Mary Ann MCPhedran This place of beauty I walk without you Undisturbed peace and breath taking views Chapter 49 In life you were a Rose By Mary Ann MCPhedran In life we were partners close We nurtured life just like a Rose Yellow and bright Like the sunlight This rose no longer can we groom But in heaven you forever bloom. Chapter 52 Raining In the garden By Mary Ann MCPhedran Pita pata on the window pane Down comes the rain again The daisies in the garden have closed their buds tight The flowers in their beds are drenched And their thirsts been fully quenched But after rain there's a rainbow's in sight Lighting up the garden bright Chapter 53 Shall We Dance By Mary Ann MCPhedran In the forest I like walk To listen to the birds and the bees And sometimes talk. The leaves on the trees are very green Winding together like a pair of dancing queens All in the forest is not what it seems As I take a walk and follow my dreams Chapter 54 What Will Valentine Day Bring. By Mary Ann MCPhedran What will valentine mean to me My mind goes back to what it used to be When I was a girl and you a boy And life was full of joy. The postman had such a task Delivering all the cards from the first last And if my card was not delivered to my door My anger came out like a lions roar. I posted yours in plenty of time Its only natural I expected mine But when it came through the letterbox It was displayed for all to see next to the clock But now I live all alone And where you are you can't deliver to my home But I will place one by your grave stone Forever you will be my valentine. Chapter 57 Sharing the Sunshine Shade By Mary Ann MCPhedran In the summer the flowers on show Just to rest from the sun lights glow Kinder to the your health To share the shade where wild flowers dwell. Chapter 58 The Dream By Mary Ann MCPhedran If only I could sit and dream And the world was not as it seems Under the shade of an old tree And let my mind run free No interruptions from passers by No noise from planes up in the sky peace just perfect peace Away from this busy life I lead. Chapter 59 The Visitor By Mary Ann MCPhedran A little Wren appeared outside my front door And I know it wasn't there before In and out the hedgerow Flying to and fro She sang whistled such a pretty song I could have watched her all day long But I chided myself to say I'm a busy housewife ,and I have bills to pay I can't stand and watch you all day But as I was going about my way I noticed she was flying with twigs in her beak She was building her nest for somewhere to sleep Hip hip hooray My little visitor is here to stay. Chapter 60 A Blanket of snow By Mary Ann MCPhedran The snow flakes are falling down And everywhere is white on the ground And its clinging to the trees Swirling in the breeze A carpet crisp and bright A magical sight on a moonlight night. Chapter 61 Chap.3 The Adventures of a snowman By Mary Ann MCPhedran Sadie went towards the window to see who was tapping, and a voice said 'Come on Sadie, come and play? 'Your a snowman how can you play?' ' Because when you wished you could play in the moonlight with me, I can grant you that wish. So come on and play? She ran down stairs and put on her snow boots, scarf, gloves and hat, and went out the door. She did look funny in her dressing gown and snow boots. Sadie was astonished to see the snowman move around. 'You can walk!' She said and he replied Of course I can I'm from the north pole and I'm only here for a short while so come and meet my friends. Mr Rabbit hopped up to the snowman, and then came a reindeer. Santa will be looking for you.' She said ' No he is sleeping, and I often come here when he is asleep.' And she turned to the rabbit and said, You're not in this season, you're more popular at Easter. 'No I'm usually sleeping ,but I heard Mr Snowman was coming to town so I came to say hello. The little group chatted in the moonlight for a while in the back yard until the moon began to fade, and Mr Snowman, said. 'Time to stop ,Sadie go back to bed, and Mr Rabbit go home to your family.' 'And I better be going back to the North Pole before Santa wakens.' Said the reindeer. Sadie took one last look out of the window and she waved goodbye and she saw the snowman wink. As she climbed into bed she whispered good night. In the morning John was first to waken 'The Snowman's gone and all the snow.' 'Mr Snowman has gone to the North Pole with Santa's reindeer.' Said Sadie. John looked at her and said 'You have been dreaming.' But Sadie knew she had a secret to keep and answered 'Perhaps I have.' Chapter 62 Marilyn Munro By Mary Ann MCPhedran I would like to be Marilyn Munro A picture on the billboards my face I would show And I would be every mans desire And when around me their loins would be on fire The paperapsy would follow me where ever I go Oh How I wish I was Marline Munro ++ Chapter 63 February Time to Prepare For Spring By Mary Ann MCPhedran January is over and the garden needs to be tidied up, because in February It's time to prepare your garden for next years produce. The flower beds need to be tended to, and new compost mixed with the soil. Rose trees to be pruned and feed around the roots. Seed potatoes to be planted in February, on the flowerbeds some shoots are beginning to peep through and soon they will be blooming. In February in the fields the farmers will plough the ground ready to sow their seeds for their crops. The birds are building nests and soon you will hear them sing. It's time to prepare for spring. Chapter 64 Mr. Bunny By Mary Ann MCPhedran Mister bunny you do look very hot Because you run around and always on the hop Your baby's all depend on you and you never stop The flowers are very beautiful you have found the perfect spot To lay and have a little rest out the hot rays of the sun And you will soon be able to play again with your little one's Chapter 65 These Fallen leaves These fallen leaves outside my door. Swirling around up and up down and down They fall and lay like a carpet on the ground. Children's laughter throwing them around Pretty colours reds and amber, yellow and brown Now the tree are standing bare And the leaves are blowing everywhere Chapter 66 Bitter Sweet The love we shared was oh so sweet But we would quarrel whenever we meet And whatever was bothering you would spoil our day For you eventually walked away There were many times I begged you to stay Next day you knocked on mother's door Then everything was the same as before Came the day when wedding bells chimed I was yours and you were mine. Christmas time in Cyprus. By Mary Ann MCPhedran A walk along the beach on Christmas day The wind is a gentle breeze The sea waves are lapping on this Cyprus shore As I wade in the shallow water with my daughter beside me A little walk to the cafe By the orange and the lemon tree A little sunshine on my face And a gentle reminder why I'm there To celebrate the birth of Jesus with family. |