Thursday 13th February 

Each word a step 
Each step a thought 
In the quiet heart 
These moments caught 

The journey of life 
Beautifully sought 
Sometimes though 
Pain will be wrought 

Those lessons taken 
When they are taught 
Battle's not over 
Adversaries fought 

Love you so much 
Precious sons 
Beloved Mum 
xxxxx

Wednesday 12th February 


The trees above you 
Tangled and bare 
Like ancient guardians 
Standing there 
Reaching upwards 
In the cold air 
Just intertwined 
As much as they dare 
Their branches weave 
A knotted lair 
Shielding you 
From frost's cruel stare 
Protecting you well
With love and care 

Love you so much 
Precious sons 
Beloved Mum 
xxxxx

Tuesday 11th February 

Peace for a moment 
Shut out the noise 
Calming down 
That which annoys 

A silence so sweet 
Tranquility reigns 
Strength to heal 
Soothe the pains 

Love you so much 
Precious sons 
Beloved Mum 
xxxxx

Monday 10th February 

A grey day 
The sky weeps 
Brown leaves 
As cold creeps 

Air is crisp 
Colours fade 
Quiet moments 
Edges frayed 

Love you so much 
Precious sons 
Beloved Mum 
xxxxx

Sunday 9th February 

Precious platitudes 
That we share 
Words of wisdom 
Love  and care
Guiding us through 
Life’s ebb and flow 
In mindful moments 
Peace will show 

Love you so much 
Precious sons 
Treasured Mum 
xxxxx 

Saturday 8th February 

Cold and chilly 
Raw biting wind 
Pink-pinched cheeks 
Winter's tinged 

Through the air 
It nips and sneaks 
Turning breath 
To icy peaks 

Each gust a whisper 
Sharp and keen 
Dancing of leaves 
No longer green 

Love you so much 
Precious sons 
Beloved Mum 
xxxxx

Friday 7th February 

In mindful moments 
Time does slow 
A gentle breath 
The heart does know 

The world around 
In soft repose 
Peaceful pauses 
Life’s sweet odes 

Grateful gestures 
Hands extend 
Thanking the day 
All worries to mend 

Each small beauty 
And each delight 
In every moment 
Love shines bright 

Love you so much 
Beloved sons 
Treasured Mum 
xxxxx

Thursday 6th February 

Daydream reveries unfold 
A canvas of the soul 
Adrift in the ether 
Thoughts take control 
In sublime moments 
Where spirits take flight 
Illusion and reality 
Blend with a shimmying light 

Love you so much 
Precious sons 
Beloved Mum 
xxxxx

Wednesday 5th February 

Which way to turn 
In light or shade 
When every path 
Seems freshly made? 

We seek the truth 
The light of day  
Hoping not 
To go astray 

Without rejection 
We must learn 
To embrace each 
Twist and turn 

For every misstep 
Every fall 
Leads us closer 
To it all 

Love you so much 
Precious sons 
Beloved Mum 
xxxxx

Tuesday 4th February 

Hank, today you’d be ninety-three 
But sixteen years been flying free 
Many memories; you linger near 
A bond untouched by month or year 

Days pass, the seasons change 
With happy smiles and laughs 
Adventures remembered 
Forever treasured in photographs 

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Happy heavenly birthday Hank 
4.2.1932 - 5.10.2009
Into the Wild Blue Yonder 
Miss you, and all our adventures
x


February the Fourth
World Cancer Day
Striking our family
In the worst kind of way

My father Hank 
4.2.1932 - 5.10.2009  
Pancreatic Cancer

My son Frank 
18.1.1985 - 12.3.2015  
Testicular Cancer

Me   
Metastatic Malignant Melanoma 
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