Well I must say that after the heat of France,and getting back home to Eastbourne it was certainly much cooler, blooming cold at times! Even the planes for the annual "Airbourne" were largely grounded for 3 of the four days……
So on my return things were largely quiet for me, but not EVER totally quiet as you will see.
Well my "Book Six" is officially agreed with Rex my publisher at My Voice, and WILL have a very different title than previous books ?, but as the five were published in only three and a half years I wanted a bit of a gap, so it will be about right and 15 months by the end of the year that I’m aiming for.
Book SEVEN ideas, script, poems and text etc are already "well formed" shall we say, and I luuuuuurve well formed ? (ideas!!!).
During this "quiet" period I have been thinking and may reflect this in latest poems I will share soon, SSShhooosh Mick Seaman, but for now from my 4th book comes….
Alone in the Mirror
I am alone in the mirror
This face I’ve come to know,
That’s been staring back at me
From so many years ago.
But that face has changed now
Though the expression is the same,
For it has seen much of life
And situations you can’t tame.
This face has looked on loss
So tragic it creased with pain,
While trying hard to smile out
As inside the heart was slain.
Inner traumas rocked the soul
Which nearly split the seam.
Causing untold agony but,
Outside the face would beam.
So laughter which we cherish
Has cracked the outer look,
Though these smile fed lines
Will belie the times it shook,
With mirth, and sometimes grief
As it was worn across the years,
That eroded pristine youth
With many of life’s fears.
So that cruel mirror on my wall
Reflects the good and bad,
Showing with lines and wrinkles
All the years of life I’ve had.
But I’m not ashamed of this
Please don’t be taken in.
For though sometimes I force it,
Years drop off when I grin.
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I have almost confirmed now at least one collaboration re weddings, and possible other "poetic connections", but like a fair bit at the moment,……. awaiting confirmation!
Mentions then, and first, yes first, M F G Sharon W of Olive Design who continues to produce excellent leaflets, cards and posters etc for me in record time and reasonable price too. LOL, thanks SHARON. Tony C of East London Radio and Talking Stories, The Boys from Carbury Films who wanted me to "Take the High Road" but nicely, Alex H B and her "Write from the Hartland", Vanessa Mrs Ovens, Pink Spaghetti Sandra, "Uncle Austen", Lesley 81, Jimbo, Glenys, Tina, G’day Doooon Ooooonder , Simon the 42nd cook, Hazel of "flashing thighs, boobs and drinks" ‘ello, ello, Grahame B of Southern P C Services for many rescues, and ALL my friends and kind supporters including Astrid in Germany! Thanks guys!!! MORE mentions next time, so no hiding place….
I can only post this first book poem now and explain after, but needs none really!
Monsoon
Pouring, soaking, drenching rain
Descends on us again and again,
Flooding, drowning, spraying wet
Day after day is all we get.
Pounding, crashing, driving wind
Hitting us as though we’d sinned,
Blowing, gusts, and shrieking bluster
So a sigh is all we can muster.
Pouring, soaking, drenching rain
Pounding crashing, a driving force.
Flooding, blowing, drowning storm
Batters us which ever the course.
The wind then drops to just a gasp
And after the sunshine shows,
So when we feel like peering out
Another deluge freely flows.
Gusting wind, and driving rain
Twin partners in their crimes,
Get together to unleash on us
The very worst of times.
Houses flooded, power lines down
Wonder if we’ll freeze or drown,
Railways stopped, roads under water
Seems we’ve upset the devils daughter.
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As three of the photos will give away, including lead photo, I had a stall for two days at a local event by Eastbourne Harbour and Waterfront.
Now even "I" know they are windy places without the weather further demonstrating it, but that it did, but with a "mini monsoon" on the Sunday, and whilst I stuck it out for a while, I did beat a prudent retreat. Somehow I still managed to sell some books, give quite a few of my leaflets out and collect a fair bit for Help for Heroes too…?.
Needless to say that our now famous and intrepid bears were NOT very happy about being blown about and getting wet, especially as accompanied by Big Ted who apparently refused to hold a "Bear Umbrella" over Ted n Beth. They also "Fur" mly, fur get it? lol, informed me that my skin dried out quicker than their fur…. ??.
I am going to put up poem "Memories" from 4th book in honour of a "memory" as I bumped into the lovely Mantel Farm Kerry of the ??’s last week, so I was very pleased to be, albeit it briefly, reunited with said sight. My "threat" of coming down is REAL Kerry so look after that kettle!
Memories
Oh how well we can remember
The recognition of a mothers love,
Given so free and unconditional
As if sent down from high above.
Oh how well we can remember
The comfort of a big hug,
Like warming before a big fire
Sitting on a thick pile rug.
Oh how well we can remember
The magic of our first kiss.
As we puckered up together
With a handsome hunk or pretty miss.
Oh how well we can remember ,
When we first had too much to drink,
Vowing never to do that again
As alcohol is stronger than you think
Oh how well we can remember
The wonder of when we first made love,
Feeling the intimacy and warmth
As we soared to skies above.
And it’s well that we remember
These precious moments of life’s thread,
To enjoy them and the memory
Before the time you wake up dead!
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Nearly done except to say I’m on the excellent Uckfield F M Radio again this Thursday, so looking forward to that! Speaking of radio I must mention again Lynn Parsons of Magic Radio who often is "on air" as I write, thanks Lynn for the mentions.
Helen P of "Get Well and Prosper" thanks for kind compliments on that latest poem you read for me, which I may save for a competition that only accepts NON published poems, thus cannot go in book Six!!! Steve B of The 42nd I will see you at the battle re enactment next week end and it IS your round mate lol. Pam L will also be there but NOT to clean up there Pam.
O k, time for last poem and a "Romance" one again from book 4 strangely, but Suanne ❤ you knew I wouldn’t leave you out, "over there?" didn’t you?
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,
While 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!
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With thanks, love and gratitude I remain The Psychy Poet, "Often Imitated but NEVER Duplicated" as The Journey Continues WONDERFULLY…
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I so look forward to your blogs Laurie. “Alone in the mirror” says it all. So very true. “Memories” …. misty water coloured memories… “Monsoon” wonderful. And now “Hypnotic Dance”. You know me so well Laurie. Lovely is all I can say about this. Tons of lufs and fluffs from your No. 1 fan from S. Africa. xxxxxx Suanne.
Aaaaa bless ya Suanne, and from some other kind comments, (not put on here for some reason), this particular Blog seems to have hit chords and been “highly entertaining and thought provoking” (quotes).
I was aware the 4 poems were very mixed, as is my style, but glad you liked them! Of course “Hypnotic dance” was a “cert” with you !!!!
Thanks for all your support, encouragement and love from “Jo” over there xxxx
Great fundraising Laurie and great Blog too! Please keep it all going in your excellent way
LOL many thanks, but was a bit “wet n windy” and The Bears” DID complain lol but ALL in a good cause. And YES i will certainly keep it all going !!!