Category Archives: Musings

El Palo

Standard
Thursday 26th December 

On the shores
Where the sea whispers low
Boxing Day lunch
To El Palo we go
The sun, a golden orb
High in the sky
Shines down on our family
Gathered nearby

Laughter and chatter
Fill up the air
As we sit on the front
Without a care
The Mediterranean 
A canvas of blue
Reflects the joy
Of this day, so true

Love you so much
Precious sons
Beloved Mum

Ten Christmases

Standard
25th December 

Ten Christmases have passed us by
With all the joy and cheer
Wishing you were here to share
As we shed another tear

The lights still twinkle, songs still play
But something's not the same
Your absence felt in every way
Our hearts, they call your name

No happy endings in this tale
Just memories we hold
Of Christmases when you were here
In stories, warm and bold

Yet in our hearts, you'll always be
A part of every festive spree
Though you're not here, you're never far
Our guiding, twinkling star

No matter how long
As memories replay
It will always feel
Like yesterday

Love you so much
My Darling Angel Son
xxxxx




On Christmas Eve

Standard
Tuesday 24th December 

On Christmas Eve
In the warm Spanish sun
La Cala de Mijas
Where joy has begun
Our family group gathers
Hearts all aglow
For a long, leisurely lunch
With love to bestow

The sea whispers secrets
To the golden sand
As we feast and laugh
Hand in hand
The air's filled with cheer
The scent of the pine
A festive escape
From winter's confine

Plates piled with tapas
Each more delicious
Conversations flow
No one is in a rush
The sun dips low
Painting skies with delight
As we share stories
With laughter and light

Love you so much
Precious sons
Beloved Mum
xxxxx

We soak up rays

Standard
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

Standard
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

Standard
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

Standard




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

Standard
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