Monthly Archives: December 2024

We soak up rays

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Saturday 21st December 

We soak up rays
Warmth on our skin
Golden light embraces
Healing from within
In this land of siestas
And fiestas bright
Revelling in the day
Continuing through night

Love you so much
Precious sons
Beloved Mum
xxxxx
Early morning
Looking towards the mountains
A quiet shopping centre, before the crowds descend
River Fuengirola
Sparkling sea
Lunch on the beach
A perfect location
Gary’s choice
The view with luncheon
My choice
Sunny and warm
A choice of chupitos
Decorated streets
Palm in a palm
Lambo
Ferrari
Christmas market stall
Narrow streets
Parque del Castillo

Flying tonight

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Friday 20th December 

Flying tonight
Across the sea
Holiday time
For you and me

Off we go
To sunny Spain
Leaving behind
All the rain

The stars our guide
The moon our light
To distant lands
We take our flight

Together we soar
Above ocean's gleam
Chasing the sun
Towards our dream

With each mile flown
Our spirits free
A new adventure
Just you and me

Love you so much
Precious sons
Beloved Mum
xxxxx
Leaving St Ives this morning
Refreshments
Madrid
Arriving at Málaga
Christmas decor
Castle lit up

Clouds chasing

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Thursday 19th December 

Clouds chasing
Each other across the sky
In a race
Where none can truly fly
The wind
A painter with no brush
Creates art
With every gust and rush

Love you so much
Precious sons
Beloved Mum
xxxxx
A very breezy day

Love that will never end

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Wednesday 18th December 

Sadly, silently missing you
Whilst grief screams out loud
Putting on a happy demeanour
Not wanting to upset the crowd

The heart holds a silent vigil
For the ones no longer here
A smile masks the deepest sorrow
Yet inside, there should be cheer

The world moves on, so unaware
Of the weight that's carried deep
A cheerful face to hide the pain
As memories soundlessly weep

But in the quiet of the night
When solitude becomes a friend
The mask comes off, the tears can flow
For the love that will never end 

Love you so much
Precious sons
Beloved Mum
xxxxx
Dank, dreary, dismal, dark, drizzly…..all the Ds

Letting my mind drift

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Tuesday 17th December 

Letting my mind drift
Like a feather on the breeze
Musing on the beauty
Of life's mysteries

Just contemplating
The meaning of existence
And the importance
Of persistence

Mulling over choices
Made back in time
The roads I've taken
Obstacles to climb

Reflecting quietly
On lessons learned
And tackling obstacles
With confidence earned

Love you so much
Beloved sons
Treasured Mum
xxxxx
Christmas chocolate brownie
A warming cappuccino
Cloudy and wet today

In the midst

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Monday 16th December 

In the midst
Of laughter and song
Lies a heartache
That lingers long
A reminder of
The ones we've lost
Whose absence comes
At such a cost

And betwixt
The merriment and cheer
Lies a shadow
A silent tear
For those we miss
Along the way
Whose absence
Haunts us every day

Love you so much
Precious sons
Beloved Mum
xxxxx
The Parish Church
Kitty’s Corner

The gentle rustle of leaves

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Sunday 25th December 

The gentle rustle of leaves
Whisper in my ear
As I manifest my dreams
Without any fear
Envisioning a time
Where kindness rules
And love and compassion
Are the only tools
As the moon rises high
In the night sky
Trying to release my worries
With a contented sigh

Love you so much
Precious sons
Beloved Mum
xxxxx
A watery rainbow over St Ives

As the world around

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Saturday 14th December 

As the world around 
Revels in season's cheer
I'll keep your memory close
And shed a solitary tear
At this time of festivities
When all should be such fun
I find myself missing you
My dearest, darling angel son 

Love you so much
Angel son
xxxxx
Sunshine and showers

Tranquil enclave

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Friday 13th December 

In a tranquil enclave
Under a canopy of stars
Sitting in silence
Seeking to mend these scars
Closing my eyes
Letting the mind wander
Meditating on the path
That's just over yonder

Love you so much
Treasured sons
Beloved Mum
xxxxx
Grey, but not as chilly

Unkind

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Thursday 12th December 

Longing for your voice
Your laughter, your smile
But all that I hear
Is emptiness all the while
Memories of our family
They haunt my mind
It was a love so pure
Why was fate so unkind?

Love you so much
Precious sons
Beloved Mum
xxxxx
A misty day, over St Ives Bay
Along the harbour front
Fore Street