Blog Really? : August 2025

Monday, 18 August 2025

Could we be anymore sad

He seemingly had it all

We would look on in awe

But inside there was a gaping hole

Nothing would make his heart feel whole

A life ruled by a greater thing

Torturing our beloved Chandler Bing

He appeared to live a life so full

But the addiction always pulled

The talented comic donning a mask

Tried to take his addiction to task

But others saw his Achilles heel

Running round doing their sleazy deals

And so his light was extinguished

A writer, actor and man so distinguished

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Friday, 15 August 2025

Moments In Time

Moments In Time

As hard as you push

As strong as you are

You cannot halt time

The clock hands do not stop

As the sun traces its daily path

Sinking down when the day is done

The stars will ignite

The moon appears in various guises

Take a moment to seek out nature's rich glories:

That tree in the park, laden with leaves

A flower bursting into colour

A walk along the river, as the waters amble by

Each second a reminder that living is a blessing

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Author of Eloquent, a collection of poems, available on Amazon now!

Monday, 11 August 2025

Roof Top View

Roof Top View

On the car's roof I position myself

A perfect base to plan my heist

Wings poised in anticipation

Ready to swoop

From my vantage point I spy your chips

Let me save them from staying on your hips

In one swift dive I fly down

Now your chips are on the ground

I open my beak and down they go

Shame you forgot the ketchup though

Next time, add a sausage too

Being a Tenby seagull is really tough

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Friday, 8 August 2025

The truth beyond the mirror

The truth beyond the mirror

Looking into the mirror - all I see are imperfections

I am not sure I even recognise the image before me

I notice every wrinkle, I pull at my face

I should feel safe in this quiet place

I gaze at my body, every lump and bump

When did I get so soft and plump?

My eyes don’t seem so bright

I need glasses just to see

I let out a heavy sigh

I feel self-doubt beginning to rise

Gazing at the figure staring back

I try to look beyond the image

How far along in the book of life I am?

A life that has been full of treasured moments

I look older, my face is fuller

I guess I burned that candle - both ends!

Slowly something starts to shift

Why am I not celebrating my existence?

I seek out the good in that glass

I dig deep to push negative thoughts aside

The mirror is not always truthful

It tells me I am no longer youthful

While our looks may fade, our souls grow

“She lived life to the full”

That will be my headstone!

Joanne C Hicks 7/8/2025

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Tuesday, 5 August 2025

Find your inner glow….

Follow me, I know the way

You’ll see the forks, but don’t be swayed

Just stick with me and stay behind

I’m being so generous and kind

So we trail the uncertain path ahead

Knowing it doesn’t feel right in our heart or head

But still we trudge along

Like words sung to the wrong song

Don’t look ahead, don’t look behind

Just look at me, don’t follow the paths that wind

Oppression starts to dull your light

Heavied wings which need to take flight

Then ahead a dancing glimmer of light

Curious you investigate this sight

The path ahead is full of twists and turns

But it’s one that fills you with a yearn

A yearn to step into the complete unknown

But you know this journey you must make alone

Like emerging from a chrysalis you start to grow

Don’t be a sheep - find your own inner glow!

Author of Eloquent, a collection of poems available on Amazon