Monday 15th September 

Speaking of the past 
The laughter and tears 
Hopes that have blossomed 
Over many years 

When time is relentless 
Bending for the heart 
In the quiet of evening 
As the day does depart 

Love you so much 
Precious sons 
Beloved Mum 
xxxxx

Sunday 14th September 

Looking inwards 
There is chaos 
From the outside 
Peace and pathos 

Screams from within 
Exploding debris 
Yet visually 
Calm and carefree 

Battles inside 
Hidden from view 
Be kind always 
What if it was you? 

A mask is worn 
Can't reach into 
You just don't know 
What they're going through 

Love you so much 
Precious sons 
Beloved Mum 
xxxxx

Saturday 13th September 

Things don’t always 
Go as planned 
But in the struggle 
Life can be grand 
From doubts and stumbles 
Wisdom is drawn 
Guiding gently 
Greeting the dawn 

Love you so much 
Beloved sons 
Treasured Mum 
xxxxx

Friday 12th September 

Strong yet weak 
Standing apart 
With open minds 
And tender heart 
Bridging the gaps 
Of joy and despair 
Finding our way 
Through tangled air 

Love you so much 
Precious sons 
Treasured Mum 
xxxxx 

Thursday 11th September 

Figuring everything out 
Can feel quite grand 
Yet often the pieces 
Slip through the hand 

Listening inwards 
Where silence sings 
Finding the weight 
Of the smallest things 

Plans laid out 
Like a map in the sun 
Yet life, it seems 
Has a way to run 

In loops and turns 
Unexpected avenues 
Forging strength 
Whilst paying dues 

Love you so much 
Precious sons 
Beloved Mum 
xxxxx

Wednesday 10th September 

Sunshine spills 
Then rain descends 
A quiet hush 
The storm transcends 

Peace settled soft 
Then chaos takes hold 
A fragile story 
Bravely told 

Elegant grace 
With edges frayed 
A beauty seen 
Though disarrayed 

Triumph flares 
Then shadows creep 
A victory won 
Failure to keep 

Strong the core 
Yet weakens too 
A human heart 
Honest and true 

Love you so much 
Precious sons 
Beloved Mum 
xxxxx

Tuesday 9th September 

We haven't seen the rain 
For five weeks or more 
I know we've been lucky 
But now it's starting to pour 

The garden's dry and dusty 
Flowers starting to fade 
And now the clouds are heavy 
An essential tirade 

Love you so much 
Precious sons 
Beloved Mum 
xxxxx 

Monday 8th September 

Flying home 
Across the sea 
Two hour flight 
To Newquay 
We've had fun 
With family 
Grateful that
We're able to be 
Lucky to travel 
So carefree 

Love you so much 
Precious sons 
Beloved Mum 
xxxxx

Sunday 7th September 

Tavira's charm 
A gentle start 
Sun-kissed days 
Within the heart 

Santa Luzia 
Waters clear 
Those memories 
Held so dear 

Faro's streets 
A final stroll 
Summer's story 
Left in the soul 

Holiday's end 
The golden hue 
Time to bid 
A last adieu 

Flight plans laid 
The journey's call
Moments shared 
Embracing all 

Homeward bound 
A distant shore 
Summer's echo 
For evermore 

Love you so much 
Precious sons 
Beloved Mum 
xxxxx 

Saturday 6th September 

Beneath the wide sky 
Laughter fills the air 
Family gathers round 
With food to share 
Colours of summer 
Spread deep in the sun 
Every moment cherished 
Every minute of fun 

Love you so much 
Precious sons 
Beloved Mum 
xxxxx