Largely that means for me writing more poems, and to that end Book 15, YES book 15, and that will be out soon and probably by end of February and after I’ve returned from my latest cruise. This new book will be a much requested collection of my romance poems, BUT new poems for each of the 5 sections, (you’ll have to wait to see what they are) and some “advanced”romance featuring too, yes and you will have to wait for those too. Also as a further/suggestion/ request I will be explaining and giving a deeper insight of how some of these “Luuuuuuuuuuurrrrve poems” came to be written. Tissues may be needed?

Anyway first poem in blog is not a romance poem, unless you want it to be? So here is a popular poem from my 5th book (of 14 published if any new readers), and entitled Exposure…..

Exposure

It takes a very brave person

To rise above the parapet alone,

And to show themselves completely

Whilst standing on their own.

Now of course they would expect

That others would support them too.

But sadly not quite the case

As some find it hard to do,

Something else for any others,

Or maybe it’s indifference

That causes them to duck out

All safe behind their fence.

Of course they watch keenly

To see what happens next,

With their well rehearsed excuse

Or some other lame pretext,

That will justify themselves

From any exposure to the fray.

As they really do believe it’s best

To run, and fight another day.

So what of our poor victim

Now standing open to it all?

Leading a flock who didn’t follow,

And maybe smile to see him fall.

For in some cases it would suit

The cowards to say, I told you so.

We were right to keep our cover

And thus not to have a go.

Which certainly would be safer

And not take any chance to gain

Successful wins in their life,

But all their fears remain.

*

A lesson to be positive and brave there, and so we must in all we do to get maximum results, but more importantly, satisfaction. This is what I strive for, and getting money for charity “Help for Heroes” that I’ve done all my nearly eleven now years publishing, and raised almost £11,000 so far, SO “encore” I will continue. To this end I have recently done a very successful gig for a newer for me venue, sold more books, especially my latest “Poetic Wisdom, and generally “spread the word” as in my newspaper columns, Facebook and social media generally which seems to make me quite “recognisable” locally.

Next poem and again an older one from an earlier book, “Blemishes or Insanity?”..

Blemishes or Insanity?

Nothing in life is ever perfect

For every flower bed has a weed,

And the most ornate of ponds

Will suffer their share of reed.

So accept the ways of this world

And its complexity of how made.

For even if you’re benign and kind,

Someone will rain on your parade.

Although perhaps it’s not the fault

Of the world and how created,

As bad times will often infiltrate it

With any remedies only belated,

In resolving the upset or trauma

Our life may let out of the can.

But most blame for imperfections

Should be laid at the feet of man.

For his jealousy, greed and vanity

Of being greatest and having more,

Than anyone else’s riches and land

Will so often lead to outright war.

Though maybe it is quite simple

And just an obsession to be the best,

Which The Bard describes succinctly

As never being at their hearts rest,

If beholding greater than themselves

Although every person has their skill,

Which our unsatisfied man can’t see

So it continues to make him ill.

Meanwhile the riches and splendour

Of the wonderful world must pay,

For the destruction and atrocities

When man wants to have his way.

So best to admire your flower bed

And pond complete with its reed.

Because these slight blemishes

Won’t cause our world to bleed.

*

JOKE TIME…

Those mischievous teddy bears Ted & Beth, that I created,were getting a bit nervous and cross as they thought they might miss out being in my “soon to be ready” Book 15 on romance. You can imagine they were a bit embarrassed when I pointed out they had several romance poems about them published. “Bears in Love and Beth’s Green Eye” for instance, so they settled down a bit.

A reflective poem from my book 5 next, and is true to life for me, maybe with a little message, but you knew that didn’t you?

Daze End

Sitting in my favourite chair

In my most comfortable way,

Looking back at hours passed

To reflect how went the day?

Well some go very well

And others not so good,

So in the scheme of life

That must be understood.

But more important than this

Is how you deal with it all,

Smiling with those good days

With no cause to fall.

But what about the bad times

That can also arrive too?

Can we get up if knocked down

May define both me and you?

So how well the day went is crucial

But our responses so much more,

For if you react to adversity

Your life will be more secure,

Than if you just roll over

Bleating about having no luck.

So if not standing your own ground

You may regret your lack of pluck.

*

Getting to the end now as I must prepare for my next cruise, and as of my last book, hopefully get some great new poems onboard that went into that publication.

As ever thanks to all readers, supporters and people who continue to encourage me further in my Poetry World for Help for Heroes, BIG thanks again.

Last poem and a romance visit as usual for all you “Luuuuuuvvvvvers” out there, and maybe preparing for Valentines Day soon?

Hypnotic Dance

Everyone has a love song

Or poem deep in their heart,

Maybe you can never sing it

But knowing it is a start,

To begin to seek your dream

Of a love you never found.

So you slowly start to move

Towards that luring sound.

Hypnotic rhythms stealing thoughts

When drawn forward in a trance,

To the person of your desires

Who is wanting you to dance,

And cuddling up so tight

Before kissing that loving face

You now know waits for you,

At that magic, sensual place.

So with bated breathe and hope

That was never there before,

You prepare to meet your muse

Of which you’re really sure.

Because this love song tells you

Something great is coming,

And while you wait and tremble

Loves music is now strumming.

Therefore you sway and wallow

In loves mood that’s oh so deep,

Without the slightest movement

To awake you from your sleep!

*

Romantic thoughts there and perhaps a nice “taster” for my new all romance book 15 to be finished soon?

Meanwhile we great thanks to all who support me as The Journey Continues with an ENCORE….

Love, light and happiness,

Laurie xx