For all that You Are
You are my world and everything that's in it
You are my dreams and all that they entail
You are the spark that ignites the flame within me
You are my hope that love with conquer and prevail
You are my happiness, the reason I am smiling
You are my wonder, at the marvel that you are
You are my inspiration, the reason I excel
You are my soul mate, whether near or far
You are my grass on the other side of that fence
You are my rainbow, the splendour amidst the rain
You are my pot of gold, the treasure for which I've searched
You are my TLC that overcomes all pain
You are my sunrise, my dawn of every day
You are my sunset, the stars in my night sky
You are my hours in between I am now living
You are the one to whom I'll never say goodbye
(Written for someone very special!)
An 18th Ode to Drew
On the 1st of March in '91 a baby boy was born
Your mother named you Andrew and couldn't wait to take you home
But eleven minutes later once they'd checked nothing was wrong
Attention was diverted as your sister came along!
'Double Trouble' your mother thought, where would she find the time?
But she needn't have worried, as you both turned out just fine
You're a happy, balanced, active lad who lives life to the full
With a fan-club of girls you don't even realise you could pull!
A keen interest in sailing gave you a physique that oughta
Put you a cut above at the yacht club, and blow others out the water!
You love your hockey, enjoy paintball, and your middle name is fun
and when you pick up your guitar, you impress everyone
Your cycling race to Aberdovey, all the way from Wolverhampton
Was a big achievement for you, even stepping up competition
You took the mountain route, non-stop and twelve miles longer
You have a 'can do' attitude, what doesn't kill you makes you stronger
Well your determination paid off well, you beat them all hands down
Even the so-called 'champions' on their easy route through town!
Keep that attitude through life and it will serve you well
Whether you'll be an athlete or an architect only time will tell
One thing is for certain though, whatever you may do
You will be your best at it, and you'll be successful too
So as you've turned eighteen Drew, and you've become a man
Go onwards and upwards, find your path, and enjoy life while you can!
(Written in 2009 as an 18th birthday present for Drew, Sarah's twin brother)
An 18th Ode to Sarah
On the 1st of March in '91 a baby girl was born
Your mother named you Sarah and couldn't wait to take you home
Your big brother came first; he must have been in a rush
Then eleven minutes on, without a rest, again poor mum did push!
'Double Trouble' your mother thought, where would she find the time?
But she needn't have worried, as you both turned out just fine
A beautiful, happy-go-lucky girl, with the whole world at your feet
You bring your smile and sunshine to everyone you meet
You get your fix from Jimmy Hendrix; he's the man for you
The masses of pictures that you own confirm your love is true!
A music lover all the way, guitar rock...no humdrum
Your brother likes to strum a lot; but you just love to drum!
You take a lot after your mother with your artistic flair
You leave your stamp on all you do, successfully to be fair
Your dress sense is remarkable I think I can safely say
But you never fail to pull it off, because it's your style, your way
Though you've always lived in Wombourne, Aberdovey holds the key
You enjoy yourself and let life go when you are by the sea
With an 'I'm okay' attitude, and unique magnetic allure
As true as the tide runs twice a day, you'll be okay I'm sure
One thing is for certain though, whatever you may do
You will be your best at it, and you'll be successful too
Now you've turned eighteen Sarah, you're a woman of the world
Have some fun, grasp life with both hands - just go and live it girl!
(Written in 2009 as an 18th birthday present for Sarah, Drew's twin sister)
Goodnight Nanna, Sleep Tight
There are so many things in this world
that will remind me of you
So many things I'll see or hear
as well as things I'll say or do
I will never be too lonely
or think you're far away
I know you'll always be there
watching over me each day
I never thought you'd leave us
at just sixty-nine years old
I imagined you baking apple pies
until I myself grew old
I'm sorry for the way you went
and for all your pain and suffering
If I could have taken it all away
I would have done it for nothing
But now that you sleep peacefully
I just wanted to let you know
That I will never ever forget you
You'll live in my memories forevermore
I lay you to rest safe in the knowledge
that although you have lost your fight
Nothing can ever bring harm to you now
So goodnight Nanna, sleep tight
(Written in 2003 for my wonderful Nanna who sadly lost her fight against cancer)
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