Category Archives: Poetry

A Rewrite of the Lyrics ‘From a Distance’


  Self-isolating, I was moved to rewrite the words to the song ‘From a Distance’.

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The Time of Your Life – A Poem


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If You Weren’t Here – Poem


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Swirling Leaves of Autumn’s Wind


Swirling Leaves of Autumn’s Wind Swirling leaves of autumn’s wind Fly and dance in circles, Levitating from the ground They dance around your ankles. Rush indoors, escape the blast Of whipping, churning air. Close the door, ensure it’s fast Time … Continue reading

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I May Not Tell You I Love You


I May Not Tell You I Love You  Carole Parkes I may not tell you I love you Perfect husband of many years, But you see the peaceful calm we have And also the lack of tears.   I may … Continue reading

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Judy Martin: This Just About Sums Me up!


I absolutely loved this poem by Judy Martin of It reminds me of the funny poems of Pam Ayres This Just About Sums Me Up! Oh how I wish I was graceful and not a disaster on wheels I trip … Continue reading

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It’s Getting Better Every Day


  It’s Getting Better Every Day Long ago, when I wrote my début novel, I found my primary aim was getting the story down in a readable form. Next, I went through the obligatory process of reading and editing it several … Continue reading

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Photos On My Wall


    Photos On My Wall Many photos on my wall Those happy, smiling faces, Children young and Oh! So small Memories, no time erases *** Babes in arms, cuddled and kissed, First ice cream, and days at school, Loved … Continue reading

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Silver Shimmers


  Silver Shimmers Silver shimmers on the water, Heavenly fans of light shine down From the evening sun, well hidden Under black clouds, a mourning gown ***** There’s real promise in that vision Of a beautiful time to come All … Continue reading

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Felt Tip Pens on Plain paper- Scribble-Doodle


  Promoting Authors,  Artists and Poets HOME http://300stories.wordpress.com http://cpsingleton42.wordpress.com Carole Parkes, Author http://rosieamber.wordpress.com Your website here Why don’t you add this list to your post?  You know it makes sense.

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Water Colour Pencils on Plain Paper


  Promoting Authors, Artists and Poets http://poetreecreations.org http://keithgarrettpoetry.com http://moorezart.wordpress.com Carole Parkes, Author http://eyewillnotcry.wordpress.com http://disappearinginplainsight.com Your website here Why don’t you copy this list to your next post and add your own website?  You know it makes sense.

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We Never Know What We Can Achieve Until We Try


We often tell others we’d be hopeless at drawing, painting, writing or baking when in fact we’ve never even tried. Those of you who have followed my posts and seen all my early work will know my art-work is far … Continue reading

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Reblogged… On Writing Poetry – John Thomas Dodds


On Writing Poetry.    

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Another Acrylic Painting From My Archive (3)


  Promoting Authors, Poets and Artists Welcome! http://rockandrollsupermom.wordpress.com http://legendsofwindemere.com Home http://annashinoda.wordpress.com Carole Parkes, Author    

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Coming Out Of The Darkness


Silver shimmering on the water, Heavenly fans of light shine down From the evening sun, well hidden Under black clouds, a mourning gown ***** There’s real promise in that vision Of a beautiful time to come All worries will evaporate … Continue reading

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Dear Fellow Bloggers


BLOGGER FRIENDS Oh! What am I doing? I swore I never would Broadcast my whole life In sight of every hood *** “You’ll be taking a risk” So everyone had said “They’ll know about you.” Scared me, filled me with … Continue reading

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I May Not Tell You I Love you


One of my older posts re-hashed I May Not Tell You I Love You I may not tell you I love you Perfect husband of many years, But you see the peaceful calm we have And also the lack of … Continue reading

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What Happens In A Recession?


A poem I wrote many years ago but only recently added the last verse.

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