Exploring Vicki's creative juices
Exploring Vicki's creative juices
Make the most of life they cry – The years are simply flashing by! You must live it to the full, they say, Do not settle for a bland halfway. Don’t worry too much what you eat Or if your house is always neat Nor if your hair’s not is at its best And …
If I ever had five minutes to myself, I’d get a book down from the shelf, Curl up in the comfy chair To enjoy the peace and quiet there. I’d do my best to just ignore Toys and games scattered across the floor, Or the cobwebs dangling from the light And the dirty dishes …
I did not expect to get such a surprise, When I opened the door, not believing my eyes, It was long-lost cousin Johnny, standing right there, The wayward son of my dotty Aunt Clare. “Well hello,” he exclaimed, tipped his hat with a grin, “You’re a sight for sore eyes, well then, shall I come …
When we all lived in a simpler age, Before internet and smartphones were quite all the rage I used to write letters, it’s true, by the score, Along with thank-you notes, and Birthday greetings galore. But now we have email, an incredible invention Although perhaps it was not the original intention – That we’d …
Chin propped on elbows, a young boy gazes up into space And the moon stares right back with that look on its face. He dreams of astronauts and shuttles and rockets And cute tiny Martians that would fit in his pockets. He imagines floating through space, where gravity is zero, Fighting off savage aliens …
This year, I’ll run five miles every day To get fit, fight the flab, keep the blubber at bay I’ll dine on healthy, home-cooked food Lovingly prepared for my so-grateful brood. I’ll endeavour spare cash to dutifully save For a secure financial future, the way to pave My outstanding papers I’ll file and order …
Spick and span, neat and tidy, Pots and pans in ordered rows, Dishcloths and tea towels hung on the airer. The ever-ready tea tray Focal point of the daily routine With full cream milk Waiting at room temperature Protected by its beaded, lacy cover. The pervasive aroma of freshly boiled greens or Roasted …
An admirable quality, if there ever was one Is faith in things which can’t possibly be done The improbably, the unlikely, the hard to achieve Can sometimes be pulled off without too much upheave, But the truly preposterous, the incredible stuff – well To accomplish the impossible seems unbelievably tough. Those mountainous obstacles, which …
What are the uses of sorrow you say? It just makes you sad, it can ruin your day. It makes things seem gloomy, it makes you feel blue As if your problems are many and your pleasures are few. It can fill you with heartache and pain and despair Till you feel not a …
A heart that’s like a child Will never fear the worst, It thrives on dreams and happiness And putting others first. It does not bear long grudges Neither keep a jealous eye, Nor rejoice in other’s downfall, Nor gossip, poke or pry. It is filled up with excitement Bubbling with hope, It does …