Friday 16th September 

Today I discovered 
An ancestor's grave 
The windswept location 
Master Mariner brave 
My great, great grandfather 
Who sailed ocean's wave 
But what dark secrets 
Penal servitude gave? 
Eventually welcomed back 
To the town he did crave 

John Hooper Carbines 
18.6.1849 - 25.2.1927

Jane Carbines née Hart 
16.8.1849 - 22.3.1943

Love you both so much 
Precious sons 
xxxxx 

Thursday 15th September 

In a comforting silence 
Opportunity to reflect 
Just sitting so quietly 
With many thoughts to collect 

Love you both so much 
Beloved sons 
xxxxx 

Wednesday 14th September 

Life has its challenges 
With many stumbling blocks 
Yet you must find a way 
To climb over those rocks 
And all those obstacles 
Free from the paradox 
Learning to calmly breathe 
Not tangled in a box 

Love you both so much 
Treasured sons 
xxxxx 

Tuesday 13th September 

Making the most 
Of every moment 
That is in the now 
Each breath's component 
Savouring life 
The pull is potent 
There is no room
For postponement 

Love you both so much 
Treasured sons 
xxxxx 

Monday 12th September 

Happiness exists
Right inside 
The smallest moments 
They'll be your guide 
Just look carefully 
Breathe, don't hide
Dream a little more 
And say you tried 

Love you both so much 
Precious sons 
xxxxx 

Sunday 11th September 

And slowly the mist cleared 
But still overcast and grey 
Yet allowed many people 
To then come out and play 

Love you both so much 
Precious sons 
xxxxx 

Saturday 10th September 

Further than the eyes can see 
Beyond that which is visible 
That's where I imagine you are 
Flying free, invincible 

Love you both so much 
Treasured sons 
xxxxx 

Friday 9th September 

Trusting instincts 
And listening 
An inner voice 
Is whispering 
All will be well 
Considering 
As teardrops fall 
Just glistening 
Trying so hard 
Envisioning 
The brightest star
Is you twinkling 

Love you both so much 
My darling sons 
xxxxx 

Thursday 8th September 

Making space 
Taking time 
Being calm 
Quieting noise  

Hard to do 

Ban chaos 
Dispel stress 
Pause tension 
Still the fear 

Hard to do 

Peaceful thoughts 
Slowly breathe 
Stop rushing 
Step by step 

So I try 

Have small wins 
I'll take care  
Just be me 
I'll be there 

Love you both so much 
Treasured sons 
xxxxx 

Wednesday 7th September 

Our bond stays strong, in perpetuity 
Our love stands the test of time 
Various obstacles stood in our way 
With many mountains to climb 
But there's no letting go of memories 
They'll surely last a lifetime 

Love you both so much 
Treasured sons 
xxxxx