Category Archives: Musings

Sunshine

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Sunday 7th May 

Letting the sunshine
Guide my way
Exploring places
Day by day
In this world
Filled with wonder
A journey cherished
Like no other

Love you so much
Precious sons
Beloved Mum
xxxxx

A peaceful afternoon

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Saturday 6th May 

A peaceful afternoon in the garden
Where the breeze gently blows
The flowers sway in harmony
With a rhythm that nature knows

I sit, watching in wonder
At the beauty that surrounds
Feeling the hush and calmness
In the garden that abounds

Here, amidst the blossoms
I find a sense of ease
Where I can breathe and rest
And let my worries cease

Love you so much
Treasured sons
Beloved Mum
xxxxx
St Ives this morning, with crowds gathering on the beach (low tide) to watch the Coronation on a big screen

So here we stand

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Friday 5th May 

So here we stand
In the midst of it all
Among the joys and sorrows
The rise and fall
So much to be thankful
So much to give
So little time
Still we strive to live

Love you so much
Beloved sons
Treasured Mum
xxxxx

Enjoy

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Thursday 4th May 

Let's enjoy the time we've got
This chance to rest and simply be
To savour all that life has brought
In this moment of pure harmony

Love you so much
Treasured sons
Beloved Mum
xxxxx

Travelling

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Wednesday 3rd May 

Travelling brings such joy
Those memories last forever
So I'll cherish every moment
Plan for more holiday weather

Love you so much
Precious sons
Beloved Mum
xxxxx

The Alien Blob

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Tuesday 2nd May 

The Alien Blob
The mole on my toe
Cancerous tumour
It just had to go

But those cancer cells
Decided to spread
Infected lymph nodes
At the top of my leg

So more surgery
And hospital stays
A clinical trial
Lots of pills for days

Yet, ten years later
And life is a breeze
No evidence of
That evil disease

Being vigilant
Is the key for me
That melanoma
Can be so sneaky

Protect your body
Look after your skin
Slap on the sunscreen
Don't let cancer win

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Love you so much
Treasured sons
Beloved Mum
xxxxx
A very, very early morning check-in at Faro airport
Our plane awaits
The sun just rising
Up, up and away over Faro
The Scillies
Land’s End
Hayle estuary and St Ives Bay
The A30
At least we have a sunny drive back home

Leaving Lagos

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Monday 1st May

We're leaving Lagos
And onto Faro
It's been fantastic
But we have to go

Love you so much
Treasured sons
Beloved Mum
xxxxx
Our last morning in Lagos
Coffee at the marina
Could stay forever
Our view from the hotel room
Hotel pool
Lagos train station sculpture
And now we wait for our train
Green and lean smoothie
Luke surprises us, to say goodbye
Luke and Talita
Graffiti train carriage
A McDonald’s in Faro. Burger, salad, coke, and a beer!
Faro marina
Tourist train
Municipal building
Blue, blue sky
Lady with a shell on her head!
Gary and I finding shade
I ❤️ Faro

Sunshine

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Sunday 30th April 

Sunshine brings
A smile to our face
A burst of energy
A warm embrace
It lifts our spirits
Soothes our soul
And makes us feel
Once again whole

Love you so much
Precious sons
Beloved Mum
xxxxx
Tall palms
Tall masts
The lifting footbridge
Cobbled streets
Another hot day
Sunday meanderings
A man, a hat, an accordion and a dog
Blue tiles
Blue skies, blue sunshades
Watching the world go by
Blue shades, blue t-shirt, blue shades
Igreja de Santa Maria de Lagos
Across to the waterway
Us again
Pleasure boats returning
A neat motor yacht from Cowes
Grinch enjoys his holiday too
Overlooking the marina
Dinner at Restaurante Jardim
Luke and Talita arrive
A wonderful outdoors restaurant
Toodle ooo Luke, until next time xxx

I could live like this for days

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Saturday 29th April 

I could live like this for days
In the warm and golden rays
Of sunshine shining bright and bold
In a world of blue and gold

Long walks on sandy shores
Life is so much better outdoors
And the salty sea breeze in my hair
Remind me that I'm truly there

Stress-free, carefree, life so light
A world of beauty, free of strife
As I explore and discover anew
A culture vibrant, fresh and true

Love you so much
Treasured sons
Beloved Mum
xxxxx
Blue skies over the marina this morning
The lifting footbridge
Along the waterway
Another hot one!
Shady place for lunch
Sweet and Temptation
Street graffiti
Colourful shrubs growing out of the ground
Gorgeous tiles
Indian motorcycles
Parked up outside the police building
Scouts, Bobbers, and Roadmasters
Interesting to see
Huge machines
Back along the waterway
Then a couple of hours beside the pool
A windy stroll along the boardwalk to meet Luke after work
Back to Lagos after dinner
Sunset

By the pool

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Friday 28th April 

Just relaxing by the pool
No hurries, no worries, just cool
Watching the clouds fly by
Beneath an umbrella, shaded from the sky

The sun beats down, but I don't feel the heat
In this moment, it's a complete retreat
The water glistens, the breeze softly blows
Feeling so content, as the day slows

No need to rush, no need to stress
Just peace and tranquility, nothing less
This moment of bliss, so simple yet profound
I'm grateful for this calmness I've found

So I'll stay here a while, and let time pass
Watching the clouds, as they float by so fast
In this poolside oasis, simply so free
Relaxed, rejuvenated, and just being me

Love you so much
Treasured sons
Beloved Mum
xxxxx
Wispy clouds
The marina this morning
Tall palms
A shady spot for lunch
Quite hot today, so the umbrellas were welcome
A perfect spot to people watch
This afternoon by the pool
Quiet and peaceful
Pretty clouds
Relaxing
Along the boardwalk, early evening
Interesting cloud formations
Back at the marina
The view from our apartment