Tuesday 24th October 

A very early flight 
Taking off, dark as night 
Soon sunrise, golden light 
Beautiful morning sight 

Love you so much 
Treasured sons 
Beloved Mum 
xxxxx 

Monday 23rd 

Off we go 
To Faro 
Flying home 
Tomorrow 

Love you so much 
Beloved sons 
Treasured Mum 
xxxxx 

Sunday 22nd October 

Rainy days and Sundays 
Sitting in dry cafés 

Watching the wind and rain 
With a look of disdain 

Hot coffee and toasties 
So good for times like these 

We bought an umbrella 
Protects from the weather 

Love you so much 
Treasured sons 
Beloved Mum 
xxxxx 

Saturday 20th October 

Saturday 
Saunterings 
Waterway 
Wanderings 

Love you so much 
Precious sons 
Beloved Mum 
xxxxx 

Friday 20th October 

Off to the beach again 
A mix of sun and clouds 
Just enjoying the warmth 
Relaxing away from crowds 
On the ferry ride back 
Breathing in the sea air 
Living life peacefully 
Happy, without a care  

Love you so much 
Treasured sons 
Beloved Mum 
xxxxx 

Thursday 19th October 

This mask I wear
So you can't see
The pain inside 
The real me 

Hidden from view 
The anxiety 
Innermost thoughts
Are quite beastly 

A phone consult
At nine thirty
Procedure prep
A priority 

The next few weeks 
Appointment spree
Just checking in
With oncology

Out of the blue
Colonoscopy 
A CT scan
Dermatology 

It bubbles up
Scanxiety 
Then the waiting
Results to me 

Thus, in my head
Not so carefree
A big black cloud
Hangs heavily 

Not all is as
It should be 
A rollercoaster 
Emotionally

Love you so much 
Treasured sons 
Beloved Mum 
xxxxx 

Wednesday 18th October 

We're on the beach again 
When it begins to rain 
Beneath our large umbrella 
We wait for better weather 
Some big dark clouds 
Chase away the crowds 
The rest of the afternoon 
Passed by with a sunny tune 

Love you so much 
Treasured sons 
Beloved Mum 
xxxxx 

Tuesday 17th October 

A little morning rain 
Then the sun came out again 
Meandering up and down 
Around this ancient town 

Love you so much 
Treasured sons 
Beloved Mum 
xxxxx 

Monday 16th October 

An excursion through the town 
A journey to explore 
Riding on a tourist train
So much to see and more 

Narrow streets and alleyways Secrets to remain untold 
Salt marshes, old churches 
Historic sights to behold 

The Roman Bridge stands 
A relic from the past 
A municipal market 
Range of produce, vast 

So much history whispers 
In each ancient stone 
Here in Tavira town 
Stories are well known 

Love you so much 
Treasured sons 
Beloved Mum 
xxxxx 

Sunday 15th October 

Sunday morning 
Perambulations 
Around and about 
Many locations 
Climbing castle grounds 
Then cold libations 
By the waterway 
Midday temptations 

Love you so much 
Precious sons 
Beloved Mum 
xxxxx