Natures healing powers

When you are bathed in nature’s calm

It’s easier to quiet the alarm

The sun filters through the trees so tall

Branches all bare following the autumn’s fall 

Surrounded by nature’s glorious song

Time to forget the weight we carry along

No thoughts of the troubles at your door 

So while the sun shines step out and explore!  

Joanne C Hicks 14/3/2026 copyright ©️ 

Pembrokeshire Poet 

I have a dream….

 I have a dream of no more war.

War feeds the rich and robs the poor.

I have a dream of goodwill to all mankind.

But a quick doom-scroll shows that people can be so unkind.

I have a dream I have the perfect body.

But alas my poor belly is really rather floppy!

I have a dream that I have great wealth.

Then remember - the best gift is really good health! 

I have a dream and lots of goals!

Which is great, as aspiration feeds the soul!

Joanne C Hicks Pembrokeshire Poet copyright ©️ 

7/3/2026

Oh daffodil oh daffodil

The Dancing Daffodil

When I appear, I bring hope and cheer

When I push through, we know spring is near

I stand alongside the delicate snowdrops

A beautiful carpet of white - a gentle delight

The crocuses' blooms are bold and bright 

A rainbow of colours competing to steal the light 

But when I re-emerge from the deep cold ground

A fabulous golden, yellow crown is soon to be found 

I shift and sway in the cool, crisp breeze

I bring the promise of spring on that gentle breeze 

What’s the best thing about being me?

I'm a symbol of Wales and bloom for all to see

Remember you don’t have to be big, brash or bold to be admired by others - the simple, humble daffodil gives pleasure to many! 

Joanne C Hicks Pembrokeshire Poet copyright ©️ 

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4/3/2026

The beast in the corner 😂

The Beast In The Corner

It’s in the bathroom corner

Gloating at me from afar

That beastly contraption 

It whispers, “visit the salad bar...”

It stares at me relentlessly 

While I stand and brush my teeth

It’s mocking and taunting me

Teasing me tremendously 

Come on board, it sneers and jeers 

It’s free, you know - so step right in

Or is it the memory 

Of that late night cheese board? 

I turn my back and walk away

One last glance over my shoulder

Those pesky scales smirk and whisper  

I will be here…. when you feel brave enough

Freedom……

Wouldn’t life be great if we could be truly free?

Not shackled by expectations pushed out on social media

Freedom to think

Freedom to speak

Freedom to just be 

Just be you

No more looking for approval from others

No more striving for perfection, that in truth, doesn’t exist

Conforming and conformity 

When everything is hanging in the balance 

Isn’t it time to just live in the moment 

And not through your phone? 📱