01-02-24 - new day new month!

 Thursday 1st February 2024

A new day is dawning

A new month is forming

What will it hold?

What will it bring?

No crystal ball to foresee the future 

So let’s just take it day by day 

And live in the moment! 

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31-01-2024 - The Dragon Will Roar

31-01-2024 

There’s a dragon lying very low

He’s getting ready to go go go!

His heart beats through the whole of Wales 

He breathes out fire and has lots of scales

Not long to wait before we hear him roar

And we watch our Welsh rugby team soar 

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Six nations countdown….

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30-01-24 tick tock

 Tuesday 30th January 

Tick tick tick tock

Goes the old grandfather clock

Tick tock tick tock

A regular beating clock

Tick tock tick tock

A beating reassuring clock

Tick tock tick tock

But one day - that tick tock will stop…..

Live for today not for your tomorrows 

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29/01/2024 - What Is This Before My Eyes

 Monday 29th January 2024 

I think what I’m seeing is real?

It looks just like the real deal

That photo on my screen

It’s looks like what I’ve seen

It’s looks just like you 

The image looks so true

That voice sounds just like yours 

I’m feeling quite assured

Then you tell me the frightening truth

You’d have to be a super sleuth

You see what I saw before me eyes

Was just a pure web of lies 

Artificial intelligence is here to stay

You can’t believe all you see today

Taylor Swift a victim of a deep fake image 

A.I - the start of a trail of deception and damage? 

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28/01/2024 - No Parade at Rodney Parade Today! 😞

 Sunday 28th January 2024

The big guns arrived at Rodney Parade

A game of football to be played 

Manchester United versus Newport County 

Who would sweep in and take the bounty?

County played with their hearts and souls

They managed to put away two great goals

But luck wasn’t on the Welsh side today 

Poor Newport County were just out played

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27-01-2024 - Blinded By The Traitor

 Saturday 27/01/2024

The lies were told

The dreams were sold

Friendships were made

They all wanted to stay

One by one their fate was sealed

Some traitors along the way were revealed

And so it was the final three 

The faithfuls - the traitor they could not see!

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26/01/2024 - Angel Wings Gained Too Soon

Friday 26/01/2024

How many more times will we have to see this?

A life lived without any love, hugs or a kiss

A life filled with terror, pain and suffering 

Injuries so bad there is no hope of recovering 

How many more times will our hearts be broken?

As we hear of horrors which should never be spoken 

A child’s life should be full of joy, laughter and fun

Not cut short by others before it’s even begun

So let’s all take a moment and pray for their short lives

Could society have done more to ensure they survived?

😞 - for all those abused children who sadly gained their angel wings too soon - my heart breaks for you ❤️

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25/01/2024 - smile!

Thursday 25/01/2024

Don’t forget to brush your teeth!

You turn, fold your arms and stomp your feet

Look it’s ok I say with a smile

Just brush the ones you want to keep! 

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24-01-2024 - You Don’t Need That - Do You?

Wednesday 24th January 2024 

The litter bins will be overflowing 

Like a fountain the rubbish will be flowing 

Tourists roam our towns, wondering what to do

There is no information centre - so they ask you

Libraries, row upon row of beautiful books

But you will no longer be able to browse or look

Growing old is no fun, this we all know 

But there is nowhere for our loved ones to go

Out for a walk at the beach, town or country?

Then it’s likely you will have to pee behind a tree! 

You can’t see a dentist  -you can’t see a doctor

Hospital waiting lists - another shocker

You don’t need your post on a daily basis 

Be thankful for the services they gave us

Gave us and now we see them all sliding away

“Gave us” - they were services for which we had to pay 

So here we are in the year 2024

Receiving a lot less paying a lot more

Councils are going bust and public services broken 

The governments gestures and actions just a small token 

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23-01-2024 - Why Hello Jocelyn

Tuesday 23rd January 2024

I’m feeling like Mary Poppins today

What an image that portrays 

I feel if I stepped out the door 

My feet really wouldn’t have touched the floor!

With storm Jocelyn swooping in today 

I would have been up up and away

Is it a bird?

Is it a plane?

No it’s just Joe floating by again 😂

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22/01/2024 - Positve Vibes

Monday 22nd January 2024

Sprinkle it here

Sprinkle it there

Sprinkle it sparsely

Sprinkle it carefree 

Sprinkle it thickly

Sprinkle it sincerely 

Positive energy 

So good to share

Shows others that you care

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21-01-2024 - Storm Isha

 Sunday 21st January 

Another day - another night

And as we say goodbye to daylight

Nature is preparing another show 

It’s called Storm Isha don’t you know

Raging winds and lashing rain 

Pounding against the window pane

Winter really is quite erratic

Almost a bit too dramatic 

So wrap up warm and stay inside 

This storm will eventually subside

We can’t control nature in all it’s glory

But global warming - well that’s a different story! 

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20/01/2024 - Slip Sliding Away

 Saturday 20th January 2024

I feel the wind beneath my wings

When I’m up here my soul sings

I sweep and swoop through the jet streams

This is where I live my best dreams

I cast a glance down below 

So much I just don’t know 

I gaze upon the big wide space 

The wind blowing in my face

I look down upon the frozen pond

A feeding place of which I’m fond

But alas I cannot land on this sheet of ice

My feet would slide just like a dice

But wait what’s this - I see below

It’s my old mate, her name is Jo

She’s throwing seed upon the ground 

Right in to land without sliding around! 

I land and stop just in time 

I flew over at the right time!

I take a moment and stop and stare 

It’s great when humans really care 

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19/01/2024 - Fly Me To The Moon

Friday 19th January 2024 - Fly Me To The Moon 

Big and beautiful shining so bright 

We look up and see you during the night

Full of wonder, secrets and mystery 

You’ve seen so much worldwide history

Today a moon landing so we can find out more 

The Japanese leading a charge to explore

Such a beautiful sight for us to behold 

What will it tell us - what stories do you hold?

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18-01-24 - No Snow Fell Here

18-01-24

The white stuff began to fall from the sky

Glorious sparkly diamonds drifting from up high

They danced around all the way down

Falling and creating a glorious white crown

Like lightweight bubbles they seem to float

As the layers build nature begins to gloat

Look at my crisp jewels lying on the ground

Now as you walk your footsteps make no sound

But wait was is this - a corner left uncovered

Like snow is a substance yet to be discovered

The waves continue to crash upon the shore

No snow fell here - the sand as it was before

Is it missing the beauty of this layer of white?

No - the sun dances on the sea glistening so bright.

Sometimes nature is perfect

Just as it is.........

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17/01/2024

 Wednesday 17/01/24

What if the best was yet to come?

It could depend on your rule of thumb?

When you feel low and general down

Don’t sit there wallowing with a frown 

Your best day could be yet to come

So to the blues do not succumb!

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16/01/2024 -Sorry a little word

 16/01/2024 - Sorry such a little word 

What a day it’s been 

When Fujitsu took the public stand 

Postmasters hoping they don’t give them the run around

Hollow words of sorry uttered in the room

But closure for this case cannot come too soon 

It’s been a National scandal 

Of which nobody got a handle 

We also sit and watch as yet more Tories disappear 

I wonder if there will be any left by the end of the year

Maybe they are playing some strange game of Traitors

Banishing who they want, at times acting like dictators 

It would be really funny if our lives weren’t in their hands 

I really think the peoples plight they just don’t understand 

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16/01/2024

 Tuesday 16th January 

Don’t be afraid to stay in the shadows

We don’t all have to be in the light, don’t you know.

It’s ok to hang back and watch from the sidelines 

There are no rigid and strict life guidelines 

We make our own rules about how we live our lives 

Besides you don’t have to be in the light to shine

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15/01/2024

 Monday 15th January

The ripples are extending

Who knows where it’s all ending

As the troubles in the Yemen carry on 

Sometimes it’s like the little people are just pawns

 

We rely so much on others to provide all we need

Now nothings getting through with any great speed

We need to reconsider how we live our lives

Make Britain great again then maybe we could thrive 

Joanne C Hicks copyright ©️ 

14/01/24 - No room at the inn

14/01/2024

There used to be no room at the inn

Do you mind if I just squeeze in?

The pews were full of our families and friends

Waiting to hear the messages God sends 

Slowly year upon year the numbers have dwindled 

Fortunately God’s love hasn’t rescinded

The churches and chapels always have room 

A place of sanctuary away from any daily gloom

So now we sit amongst empty pews 

So few of us left to hear the good news

Seats where so many sat before 

Nobody sat there anymore 

But fear not, all is not lost 

We have other bridges to cross 

A church with no walls is a way forward 

We don’t need solid walls to worship the Lord 

Joanne C Hicks copyright ©️ 

Traitors

I’m loyal and true 

I’m nobody’s fool

I’m 100% faithful through and through

Deceitful and lying

It feels so cool

Don’t trust me - I’m not what you think

I walk as a traitor but will they make the link?

Banishments lurk around every corner 

For those “murdered” there are no mourners

Team faithful - a team with anonymous members

Traitors hoping it’s a faithful they resemble 

A game of strategy and layers of lies

Traitors walking among them like spies

Avoid banishment at all cost

Then you could walk off with all the dosh 😂

Joanne C Hicks copyright ©️ 13/1/24

13/01/2024

 Saturday 13th January 2024

Today we see another day of global trouble

Wouldn’t it be nice if there was a peace bubble?

We could just pick it up and blow it

And solve all the worlds disputes

Now it’s air strikes and bombardment in the Yemen 

Will it solve the problem? That is the question?

If only all of mankind could live side by side 

And we weren’t left mourning all those who’ve died 

Joanne C Hicks copyright ©️ 

12-01-2024

 Friday 12th January 

Apparently today is National quitters day

New Year’s resolution in tatters will lay

All those good intentions have gone out the window 

You are starting to feel despondent and a little bit low

You’ve given up the good stuff, chocolate, crisps and wine

It’s now that your body is sulking and beginning to pine

Don’t beat yourself up or bang your head against the wall 

Sometimes we just pre-programme ourselves for a fall

We set huge goals that are way too ambitious 

Then everything suddenly looks irresistibly delicious 

So always think in baby steps, one day at a time

If you set mini goals you will achieve them just fine 

Joanne C Hicks copyright ©️ 

11/01/2024

 Thursday 11th January 

Do you know where your clothes come from

Who was it that sat and made them?

Do we ever look where items were made?

In the mind blowing world of overseas trade.

Today Boohoo have to admit their mistake 

Was it really a simple error to make? 

Sewing in labels “made in Britain”

A lie so blatantly written

They blame human error - a misunderstanding 

Confusion over rules regarding the branding 

So can we believe anything we are told?

As the trader marks the goods as sold! 

Joanne C Hicks 11/01/24 copyright ©️ 

10/01/2024

 Wednesday 10 January 2024

Call me a cynic 

Call me a fool

But isn’t funny

After years of 

Conservative rule

That with an election 

Shortly looming

They’re spouting of tax cuts

And suddenly 

Sorting justice for postmasters

A winter election

Would suit them just fine

Dark mornings and nights

Weather wet, windy or snow 

Call me a cynic

Call me a fool

But I smell a rat…….😂🤷🏻‍♀️

09-01-2024

 Tuesday 9th January 

Today is the day so many of us wanted

We signed the petition and Ms Vennells responded 

She finally bowed down to public pressure

Returning her CBE - probably to her displeasure!

Over a million people called for some justice 

The Post Office a brand supposed to say “trust us”

I’m pleased she’s finally done the honourable thing 

This wonderful news has made my sad heart sing

Perhaps now, Mr Bates the hero of the hour 

Will accept his honour from those in power

He’s fought the good fight for them year upon year 

And now, just maybe, full justice is near. 

Joanne C Hicks copyright ©️ 

08-01-2024

 Monday 8th January

The stone that was rolling

Now goes at full pelt

The government must stop crawling

And sort out real help

The public outcry 

Has been overwhelming 

Justice for postmasters

The people are yelling

It’s all over the news

There is no denying 

Prosecutions continued 

Despite all the lying

Let’s hope those in power

Now do the right thing

The Post Office have surely 

Run out of mud to sling! 

Joanne C Hicks copyright ©️ 

07-01-2024

 Sunday 7th January 2024

Natures delivered a blanket of glitter

It’s covering the plants, even the litter!

Thousands of diamonds sprayed on the leaves

Blades of grass sporting a glittery sleeve

It’s cold and bright with the sun dancing through

A glorious sight although my fingers are blue! 

Yes natures delivered a blanket of glitter

Now it’s a slippery journey to getting fitter. 

Joanne C Hicks copyright ©️ 7-1-24

06-01-2024

 Saturday 6th January 2024

A frightening flight for 177 passengers 

Suddenly seat belts life saving fasteners 

Whilst up in the sky a gaping hole appeared

So horrendously scary for those sat near

Thankfully the pilot brought them down safely 

Acting calmly and the staff showed true bravery

So let’s give thanks that nobody was hurt 

A huge disaster they all managed to avert 

Joanne C Hicks copyright ©️ 6-1-24

05-01-2024 - Well done Mr Bates

 Friday 5th January 2024

We sat in horror and watched the Horizon scandal unfold

It really was a true story needing to be fully told

Hundreds of sub postmasters lives lying in ruins 

Due to a corporate scandal and wrong doings 

A system that was faulty but that was denied 

Instead corruption and fraud continuously implied

Years of heartbreak and hardship have followed 

Once full happy lives lie eroded and hollowed 

Fingers were pointed and judgements were made

The postmasters are guilty the people would say 

But gradually Alan Bates uncovered the truth 

He turned into a relentless, driven super sleuth

Yet here we are over 20 years later 

Still pouring over the inaccurate data 

So many lives ripped apart by this atrocious scandal 

Corporate suits decided it was a truth too hot to handle 

We can’t undo the past and change what has happened 

So give people back their money and lives once imagined 

Lets also take a moment to stop and pray

For those we sadly lost along the way 

Joanne C Hicks  copyright ©️ 5-1-24

04-01-2024

 Thursday 4th January 2024

The rain is still falling across our green lands

Streams, lakes and rivers continue to expand 

The land is so sodden it’s a marshmallow quality 

The poor weather forecasters offer up an apology

But it’s not their fault the lands are all sodden 

And the population generally downtrodden 

But has man had some sort of part to play?

In days that are now windy, wet and grey?

Maybe it’s time we all sat and took note

Either that or perhaps start saving for a boat!

Our seasons are changing year upon year 

So ask yourselves - is climate change a thing to fear? 

Joanne C Hicks 4/1/24 copyright ©️ 

03-01-2024

Wednesday 3rd January 2024 

You wipe the sweat from your tense brow

You’ve still got remnants of sleep in your eye

Exhausted you resolve to carry on

Despite the hours that have already gone

Nobody really knows how hard you work

People to ready to call you a jerk

When things go wrong it’s to you they turn

Sometimes you don’t know why you return 

But return you do, day after day

But no more - you’re making a stand today 

You’re demanding a fair wage for all you do

Six days of strikes - colleagues fighting for you 

You’re worth more than what the government say

So stand firm and demand fair and equal pay 

Junior doctors are the blood of our NHS

And here in Britain we want to keep the best. 

Joanne C Hicks 03-01-2024 copyright ©️ 

02-01-2024 - Henk is here!

 02-01-2024

Storm Henk has swept in

Uninvited 

Rains pouring down 

Lashing on faces

The wind is swirling

Round and round

Whistling and whooshing

Making a deafening sound 

Ground sodden with lagoons of water

It’s nowhere to go

I suppose we are perhaps grateful 

It’s not falling as snow 

2024 has unleashed 

its first wild beast 

Pounding down upon us

Why can’t this rain cease?

Water pours off the sodden land

Like a relentless rollercoaster 

No sign of it stopping 

Fast and furious like a stolen motor

Spring feels like 

A lifetime away

When maybe, just maybe 

Days won’t be so grey! 

Joanne C Hicks 2-1-24 copyright ©️ 

 

01-01-2024

A warning is issued to those in Japan

Earthquakes are shaking all of the land

People flee terrified to higher ground

As tsunamis loom and threaten to drown

A country in turmoil as we celebrate a new year

2024 starting with heartache and fear

Joanne C Hicks 1/1/2024 copyright ©️ 

Don’t Make Do

The girl sat and pondered 

A whole new year 

She wondered what it was

That she held dear

She thought for a moment 

What did she hold true?

She decided that in future

She wouldn’t just make do 

Joanne C Hicks 1/1/2024 copyright ©️