Sammy and Scott’s Double Surprise!

Sammy and Scott’s Double Surprise! 

You’ve got a miracle happening in your belly

It’s far from feeling like a plate of jelly

Round and firm - you’ve quite the bump

I bet when they said it’s twins you did more than jump! 

That wiped the grin off poor Scott’s face

But now you’ve just assumed the position - BRACE!

Now you’ve got your head around the news 

You are definitely feeling far from blue

In fact it’s pink all the way

Two gorgeous girls coming your way

Some may say it’s double trouble 

But you guys won’t let them burst your bubble 

Helen’s heart nearly burst with joy 

Grandparents - and to girls not boys! 

Mel’s already been on a massive shopping spree

And planning holidays next to the Mediterranean Sea

Great grandparents are all at the ready

To help steer the Powell’s ship and keep it steady 

So it’s two of everything from now on 

Ordering nappies by the tonne! 

Enjoy every moment and record all the joy

Don’t worry about your hair, the mess or the toys!

In years to come you will sit and reflect 

And those memories you’ll fondly recollect 

Good luck - you are going to be the most wonderful parents to two beautiful baby girls. ❤️

J C Hicks 

20/8/2023

Summers Cruel Blow

Summers Cruel Blow 

The summer is drawing to a close

We’ve nearly used all our clothes 

We weathered rain, wind and a storm

It really has become the UK norm

But as August slowly slips away

We remember the harvest is on its way

But most of all let’s stop and think 

Other countries sit on the brink

As fires ravage their beautiful land 

Where tourists enjoyed sun kissed sand 

So whilst our summer has been quite dire 

At least our homes are safe from raging fire

J C Hicks copyright ©️ 22/8/23

The Pigeon’s Flight

The pigeon moved as fast as light 

He’d only just taken flight

His wings were going hell for leather

Willing his brain to use every feather

Income obstacle up ahead

There’s a woman throwing a load of bread

What to do - where to go

Oh I will just open my beak and in it goes! 

Joanne C Hicks 8/8/23 copyright ©️ 

Robins Rest

We walked along the path to where we laid you to rest

Out in front of us popped a robin with his bright red breast

He sat there on the path as if he was asking us to stay

I stared at him, I smiled, raised my hand and said hey. 

He cocked his head and stood there as if to say hello 

All I heard was the leaves rustling and the wind blow

He hopped up into the bush as if to take a closer look

He sat on that branch, just like an open book

We moved a little closer as our eyes met

It was like he really knew we were no threat

He stayed a while and listened, his head moving side to side

Then we both realised this robin was our guide

It surely was a message sent down from our dad

For this brief encountered we truly were glad 

Joanne C Hicks 8/8/23 copyright ©️ 

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Love Deep And True

He looked into her eyes

I could see from his smile

His love was deep and true 

She stretched out her arm 

There was an amazing calm 

Her love was deep and true

She clasped hold of his hand 

Fingers entwined - wearing wedding bands

Their love was deep and true 

A lifetime together 

Now in eternity together

Everlasting love deep and true 

Are You There?

Are You There? 

If I reach my fingers up to the sky can I touch you?

If I lift up my face will I feel your glory wash over me?

If I open my eyes wide like two wondrous pools of hope

Will I see you?

If I open my hands like expanses of land will I feel your touch?

I tilt my head back and I’m bathed in sunshine, pouring over my face like a child pours water from a bucket

I sense you are near

I feel your presence 

It’s like I feel your spirit enveloping all of my body

A reassuring hug 

Yes if I reach my fingers up to the sky I know you are there.

J C Hicks copyright ©️ 25/6/23

Open Your Soul

Open Your Soul 

Wear your soul on the outside

Make other people smile

Show off your soul with pride 

Send negativity into exile

Your soul is your invisible power

When we die our souls are no more

Like when petals fall from the flower 

Or the sea rolls back from the sandy shore 

We are our souls, whole and true 

We’re not our physical bodies 

The universe is calling out to you 

So be you, don’t be carbon copies 

Set your soul free to soar and grow

Listen to those voices in your head

You have inner beauty to put on show

So open your soul - let happiness spread 

J C Hicks copyright 23-6-23

Battle lines are drawn

Battle lines are drawn 

You stand defiant 

Not moving a muscle

You think you are a giant

I know you’re on a hustle

The battle lines drawn

I firmly fold my arms 

You’ve not got the brawn

I won’t weaken to your charms

Suddenly a change of tact

A smile sweeps across your face 

I feel my resolve crack

You’ve innocently played your ace

Please nana please 

Like butter wouldn’t melt 

You’ve won again with ease

Now a hug that’s heartfelt 

I give up, I give in

Alright I will get the biscuit tin 🤦🏻‍♀️

Man’s Best Friend

Man’s Best Friend

I look at you

You look at me

Neither of us make a sound 

But we both can see

You tilt your head

And I tilt mine

I smile and laugh

You stay transfixed 

No words exchanged 

Just meaningful looks

I’m sure you understand me

You know that I love you

I shake my head and walk away

You stand up and follow me

I stop and look into your eyes

Faithful, loyal and dependable 

My best friend 

We’ve never even spoken 

But you have my heart 

Unconditional love right there

Dogs - man’s best friend ❤️

Faith - a journey of trust

Faith - A Journey of Trust 

Lord, are you busy I think I’d like to chat.

I know that praying is something I’m not good at. 

I never know what I’m supposed to say

In fact I’m not sure I know how to pray?

I think you are listening all the time.

To be honest that is absolutely fine. 

But when it’s down to just you and me

How do I know if you are even free?

Do I have to fall down on my knees?

I try but then my thoughts just freeze.

I feel a bit silly talking to myself.

I know it’s a moment to find oneself.

There’s been some bumps along the road.

At times it’s felt like life may just implode. 

Invisible chains choking all of my thoughts.

An army of hands tying my stomach in knots. 

Darkness enveloping all my mind and soul.

Hopes and dreams being sucked into a black hole.

But Lord where were you in my time of need? 

I thought you’d somehow intercede?

My child, do you think oxygen doesn’t exist? 

Air seeping in your body like a life giving kiss.

You can’t see it but you know that it’s there.

I can and do interpret your silent prayers. 

You thought I wasn’t there in your darkest hours.

But I was there, up amongst the moon and stars.

I knew you had the strength to weather that storm.

Those hard times helped your heart and soul to form. 

I silently guided you through those hard times.

You simply couldn’t see all those reassuring signs.

Just open your heart, mind and soul.

Let words flow out like they’re out of control. 

I’m here for you child and will never let go.

Day by day your Christian faith will grow.

Like the air you can’t see, I am wrapped around you. 

Just remember to speak words which are true to you. 

Lord I think I now know how to pray

In You I have to trust and obey. 

What you say - I will do.

Where you send me - I will go.

In you I trust and obey.

J C Hicks copyright ©️ 9/5/23

One Grain of Sand

One Grain of Sand 

Time is precious

It slips through our fingers

As easy as grains of sand

And like the sand we don’t appreciate it

One grain of sand on its own

What value has that?

One second in time

It’s merely the blink of an eye

Put all those grains together 

You have a glorious sandy beach

Put all the seconds of your life together

You have a lifetime of memories

But in just one second your whole life can change

Appreciate those seconds

They are as precious as that grain of sand 

J C Hicks copyright ©️ 16/6/23 

All I did was love you

(To the tune of Fix You - Coldplay) 

When you said you were leaving

I let you go

You turned and left me all alone

I didn’t know what it was I’d done

My head just hurt 

I just sat alone and cried

I felt like inside I’d died 

And you, you were nowhere 

We’d had a row and I’d called you out

We’d screamed, cried and all you did was shout

I tried to tell you that you were wrong 

You just didn’t care 

I just sat alone and cried

I felt like inside I’d died 

And you, you were nowhere 

I ran straight out through the door 

Hoping to see you just once more

I ran through the darkened streets 

Hoping it would be you I’d meet 

I just sat alone and cried

I felt like inside I’d died 

And you, you were nowhere 

So now my heart is torn in two 

I know I’m no-one without you

But I saw the spark go from your eyes

I sat mystified 

Now I sit alone and cry

Just wondering why oh why

All I did was love you 

J C Hicks copyright ©️ 11/6/23

Captivating Caldey

Captivating Caldey 

Waves gentle landing on your golden sands

Wave after wave washing onto this holy land

Flowers bursting out in a kaleidoscope of colours

Blooming over and over for so many summers

Birds swoop and sway in the deep blue skies

A feast for our soul before our eyes

I step on the sand and it seeps through my toes 

An enchanting island that time simply froze 

The sun on the sea glistening like angels kisses

Through the woodland peeps out all of natures riches

Bees, butterflies, birds hiding the beautiful bountiful bushes 

In this perfect piece of paradise no one thing rushes 

Churches tucked away amongst the majestic trees

Tranquil and perfect - where your soul can be free

So many secrets shared between you and your maker 

Simple headstones for those gone to a place even greater 

A slice of paradise surrounded by serene seas

Is this what heaven is like - is this a gentle tease

I lie down and sink into the soft, smooth, silky sand 

I’m sure that I feel the whole of nature holding my hand. 

J C Hicks copyright ©️ 15/6/23

The Here and Now

The Here and Now

Without doubt

The sun will rise

The sun will set

The moon will come out

The stars will shine

The tide rolls in

The tide rolls out

All we have is the here and now 

J C Hicks Copyright 11-6-23

She danced

She danced 

She danced like her heart depended on it

She danced like she was all alone

She danced like a free spirit

She danced like she was wearing her soul on the outside

She danced and all her worries melted away

She danced - simply because she could 

J C Hicks copyright ©️ 10/6/23 

We Live In A Beautiful World

We Live In A Beautiful World

We live in a beautiful world

Flowers hanging like pearls

Beautiful butterflies drifting on by

Birds soaring up in the deep blue skies

Creatures crawling and creeping around 

Birds swooping making a choral sound 

Lush green grass lies like a soft blanket 

A medley of fresh flowers that you can cut 

Trees standing tall like a century guard 

Massive mountains making a picture postcard 

Rivers that trickle, bubble and run

Sumptuous seas, waves glistening in the sun 

Our human race is polluting its beauty 

Protecting the environment is our duty

Suffocating the land and sea with plastics

When our world is beautiful and fantastic 

Our human hearts, souls and minds 

All intertwined and making us kind 

Our eyes see the glory laid out before us 

Humans are far from superfluous 

We live in a beautiful world 

And every day it’s beauty unfurls 

J C Hicks copyright ©️ 9/6/23

The town that is no more …..

The town that is no more …..

There once stood sanctuaries 

Now reduced to rubble 

What once was a bustling town 

Now merely bricks, blocks and mortar

Nowhere safe to live or work

A community’s history flatten to the ground

All in the name of war

A war raging on day by day 

Children can no longer play in the street 

No dogs playing freely in what was green space 

A town a shadow of what it once was

All signs of life gone without trace 

People living in fear 

Displaced from their homes

Not knowing what their future may hold

So much loss and so much destruction 

A war that still rages on …….

The messenger from heaven

The messenger from heaven 

I sit and stare intently 

At the garden in full bloom

It’s a place of pure beauty 

It’s where you come to roam

The serenity which surrounds me

Is pure and so divine

It washes and envelops me

It’s like there is no time 

There you sit and look at me

Your head tipped to one side

You hop, jump and walk about

Sometimes it’s like you glide

You often stop in just one place

And I look into your eyes

I wonder if you are a gift from heaven 

My mouth turns to a smile

You seem to sit for such a time 

Just still and majestic 

You live a very simple life

Where mine is very hectic 

I reflect upon the paths we tread

And can see they are so different 

Yours is all about surviving 

Mind feels quite materialistic 

I sense you are a messenger 

From someone no longer here

I wish you could just hop up

And whisper in my ear 

Something startles you 

And you fly away

Mr Blackbird I do so hope

You will be back one day 

J C Hicks copyright ©️ 20/5/23

A hole in your soul

 I saw a little piece of you fall away last night.

A tiny hole bored into your soul.

You weren’t aware of this tiny crack opening up.

But I saw pain washing over you like a wave.

Life is closing in around you, creeping up silently.

Every day somehow feeling like it’s a chore.

Every day another layer of sadness washing in.

Suffocating you and I see you fading away.

No light or happiness filtering in 

Days feel like darkness and nights never ending.

I saw a little piece of you fall away last night

Let me help heal your soul and get you through this plight. 

J C Hicks  ©️ 18/5/23