Rossa
female, 64 |
independent lady
near liverpool / uk
member since 29.09.2004
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Hello
as we near Christmas it is time to add my wish to all - be blessed and enjoy being with those you love... here is a topical poem for you...
They are taking a vote on Christmas
They say it’s outlived its charm
I don’t want them to vote out Christmas
It hasn’t done any harm
I know folk spend lots of money
They get into debt I hear say
But that’s not the fault of Christmas
That’s just mans silly way
You see Christmas is just the birthday
Of my saviour I hold dear
His story is told in the bible
With nothing re spending and fear
But man has gone oh so silly
Folk spend and spend till they drop
They give out the gifts they can ill afford
And never know when to stop
So I am making a suggestion this Christmas
So easy to follow you’ll see
Let’s put Christ back into Christmas
I have; will you come and join me?
No longer a student at college but still performing independent study.
if love makes the world go round we need to love a lot more otherwise we shall fall off the edge...
Now December 2009 and my life continues to change..
Change is vital to our progress otherwise we atrophy.
More below concerning change.
The candle represents peace.
Many thanks to the kind people that responded positively to my candle.
People ask what do I study...answer....the art of writing ... in the past I have studied graphic design and I enjoy all aspects of art...like to experiment with painting techniques, something i touched on when doing the graphics. Happy to say my art has and is developing into a more interesting form - people like it enough to buy it and now there are several of my canvases adorning walls in the homes of friends and family. I even have friends giving me broad hints that they would like certain pieces as gifts at Christmas.
So i do not become narrow in my art i have joined an art class... out tutor is innovative and encouraging... more on that perhaps at a later date.
the photograph is again not up to date so watch this space...
i wrote this poem, snowflakes, some years ago for a friend... it has been published several times and many copies have been given to people
may it bring you joy, peace and hope.
They fall to earth and kiss the ground
Each one unlike it's neighbour
But together they have strength
Now let me beg a favour.
As on your way you travel,
With heavy heart perhaps.
Remember friends, like snowflakes
Can lift you when you lapse
For there is strength in unity
It does not think of pride
It only looks to love and care
It does not cast aside
Keep contact then with those who care
And those who do and those who dare
Keep in your heart those cherished dreams
Life will not burst out at the seams
Go on dreaming
Learn to achieve
What is right
Go on believe
Believe in love and care and trust
And in your self, that is a must
Believe in truth and unity
Believe for you and not for me.
[1998]
Enjoy life and be kind to
to one another.
CHANGE.
My life has changed over the years due to meeting some very special people. Two long time florker friends have often helped me when i have been in need of support. Thanks Jack and Jeff. My most recent florker friend has blown my mind. He has challenged my thinking, excited my wish to write anew and my thanks go to him for enthusing me with a fresh outlook.
For a great outlook on life do read the profile of a young lady whos words are gold in a barren land ... ashli terror ... 'let no one look down on your youth' [paraphrase] paul to timothy ...
LONG MAY FLORK CONTINUE.
in my kitchen one day it occured to me ...
In order to benefit from life you must live it.
It is not possible to benefit from an empty cup, plate or bowl.
To receive sustenance you must first put something into it.
Therefore
Fill up your bowl of life
Fill it with love and laughter.
Make challenges out of strife,
Improve your future here after.
For life lacking challenge
Is not life at all
But a slow and laborious journey.
Better to do and better to dare
Than wallow in pity
For none will then care.
Your presence may be a bonus to all
If you lift them up when they head for a fall.
But if you are the one that caused them to trip
When you start to go then they might let you slip,
So down you will go with a mighty big bump
And no one will notice ‘cos you gave them the hump.
So smile at the troubles that hinder your way,
Then wave them farewell and bid them good day |
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