26/08/24 - Doggy Deal

Monday 26th August 2024

We think that we pick them 

But what if they pick us?

Looking at the humans 

To find just one they trust 

Then they look into your eyes

And wait for your face to smile

The deal is done - the dice thrown

Your new dog friend is coming home

Joanne C Hicks copyright ©️ Pembrokeshire Poet 

22/08/2024 - The Wave of Grief

Wednesday 21st August 2024

You crept up behind me

Caught me unawares

Slipped into that moment

Like you really didn’t care 

I tried so hard not to listen

Not let those thoughts seep in

I bit my bottom lip so hard 

And tried to drown out your din

Round and round and round

You went 

Until my emotions were

All spent 

Then I found the release valve

And opened it right up 

The tears streamed down by cheeks

In my throat there was a lump

Grief you move silently

But are never far away

Reminding us of those we miss

Every single day 

Joanne C Hicks copyright ©️ Pembrokeshire Poet 

18/02/2024 - Never, never, never …..

Sunday 18th August 2024

Never let unkind words drip from your mouth

Never spread hatred and lies

Never envy what others have

Never want more than you need

Never judge others 

Never - 5 little letters 

5 little letters - such a big word

Never 

Hard isn’t it?

Never forget to be grateful

Never forget to say please and thank you

Never forget to spread happiness and joy

Never forget to smile at a stranger 

Never forget to be kind

Never forget to pay it forward

Never forget we have one life

One shot at it

Never overthink it 

Remember nobody ever gets it all right! 

Never be too hard on yourself! 

Joanne C Hicks copyright ©️ Pembrokeshire Poet 

17/08/2024 - Beans or No Beans

Saturday 17th August 2024

Sausages were cooked and bacon was fried

There were times when patience was definitely tried

Carol was manning the orders for toast 

A full cooked breakfast ordered by most

A few burnt toast “frisbees” were tossed now and then 

Carol just shrugged, smiled and said I will do that again 🤣

Mim flipped the eggs and kept everyone stable

Assisted by Margaret who was more than able 

Ruth kept the coffee and tea flowing freely 

Not too many orders at once - ideally…..

Paul had his hands in the sink all day

He’s booked himself a manicure - or so they say! 🤷🏻‍♀️😂

Beans or no beans was the shout of the morning

More bacon, more eggs poor Mim was calling

Helen and Jenny for dirty dishes went trawling

People reminiscing whilst old memories recalling

The ladies sold all sorts of goods and nice cakes 

Lots of lush goodies all lovingly baked.

And so it is that we say a huge thank you 

I’m off to get “no beans” as a tattoo 😂

Thank you to everyone who supported Carew Wesley’s breakfast fundraiser! Huge thank you to everyone who helped out - too many to mention! We could not have done it without them! 

Joanne C Hicks copyright ©️ Pembrokeshire Poet 

15/08/2024 - The Odd One Out

I push you gently in your place

You fell into the nearest space

Round and round and round you go

When it will stop, you just don’t know!

I reach inside to lift you out 

You were there, I have no doubt

No, I sweep my hand all around

Mmm that one odd sock - can’t be found 😂

Where do all the socks go……😂

Joanne C Hicks Pembrokeshire Poet copyright ©️ 

11/08/2024 - Beware The Written Word

Sunday 11th August 2024

Social media squirming, swirling and swarming

Making me paranoid - is that the truth you’re informing?

Every which way I look conspiracy stories being spun 

A few lines, a convincing photo and the lies have begun

Hatred being fuelled and people being cruel 

Words can be hurtful, aiming to divide and add fuel  

With A.I. peeping over the horizon - what is the truth?

What influence is this media having over our youth?

Then there is a glimmer of hope in the pit of darkness

A good deed is done and it softens the hardness

We must take a moment to reflect on our action 

And maybe not let social media become too big a distraction! 

Joanne C Hicks copyright ©️ Pembrokeshire Poet 

10/08/2024 - Love is never far away

Saturday 10th August 2024

Love is never far away

Even though you couldn’t stay

It’s always right in my heart 

Even though we are far apart

No day goes by without you here 

I always feel that you are near 

Joanne C Hicks copyright ©️ Pembrokeshire Poet 

09/08/2024 - How long is a piece of string….

Friday 9th August 2024

How do I know what to do and when 

If I don’t know how long my life will be …..

Don’t think about how long your life will be 

Think about how deep and meaningful you can make every day …….

Joanne C Hicks copyright ©️ Pembrokeshire Poet 

05/08/2024 - Follow The Path

Monday 5th August 2024

She wandered along the path

Not sure if she was going the right way

Not sure if she’d been down this path before

She stopped - ran her fingers through the long green grass

She took a moment to look around her 

So many paths

So many choices

Could she ever pick the wrong path?

No - every path offered up a new experience 

Savour the paths you travel upon 

You are always on the right path 

But you can switch direction any time 

Joanne C Hicks copyright ©️ Pembrokeshire Poet