Blooming Doctors

Blooming Doctors

I woke up with a sore throat and a really banging head

I thought it best to stay off work, and see the Doc instead.

I stumbled down the staircase so I could reach the phone

But when I rang the number I just got the engaged tone.

I sat and had a cup of tea then tried again to ring

All I heard was beep, beep, beep then my head began to spin.

I tried and tried to get in touch so an appointment I could make
Until eyes began to water and my ears began to ache.

 I thought that I must have the flu or something even worse

So phoned again, but still engaged, I had a little curse.
At last a voice did answer but then to my dismay
She said "I'm very sorry there's no appointments left today!

She said ring back tomorrow and I'll try to fit you in
I thought not blooming likely I won't go through this again.
I took some paracetamol and curled up in my bed
If I'm not right tomorrow the Doc can visit me instead!

Hilary J. 18/5/12

Blooming Shopping

Blooming Shopping

I just love my weekly shopping and always make a list

Of what I need and whats run out so nothing will get missed.

I end up with a trolley whose wheels are not aligned

So when I try to steer, it goes its own way and not mine.

I push the silly cart around avoiding this and that

And all the people who just want to block the aisles and chat.

I round a corner to get my beans and quickly have to stop.
There's someone stacking up the shelves so another aisle is blocked.
I battle on around the store and  look for special deals
There's three for two and two for one but none of them appeal.
I need to get some icing sugar, so I'll have to search around
I'd ask staff for assistance, but now there's no-one to be found.

I stand and gaze at the shampoos, which one is for me

Greasy, dry or normal so I better get all three.

I get my bread, potatoes, butter and some jam

Then it's over to the butchers to get a bit of ham.

I check my trusty shopping list and find that I've missed out

My favourite bar of chocolate and Mum's bottle of milk stout.

I get down to the check out and wait in a long queue
Thinking that I'll soon be home, well in an hour or two.
My turn is next, I'm nearly there and then a shout rings out
Sorry Luv I've finished now, and a closed sign is tossed out!
Oh I just love my weekly shopping but I'm not finished yet.
Next week they can do it for me because I'll order on the net!

Hilary J. 14/5/12

Blooming Weather

Blooming Weather

I just love the British weather unpredictable and insane

In the morning we have sunshine then by lunch time wind and rain.

Hang the clothes out, bring them in, this game can last all day
 Put the pegs in very firmly or the washing blows away.

A days excursion takes some planning, sorting out what I will need

Suncream, pac-a-mac, wellies, sandals better just take all of these.

Walking down beside the river the sun feels lovely on my face

Then a sudden crash of thunder sends me running somewhere safe.

Sheltering under a nearby oak tree, raindrops falling on my head

 My clothes are wet my picnic soggy, how I wish I'd stayed in bed!

But what do I see behind the rain clouds, the sun is shining in the sky

I get out my suncream and my sandwich in a bit I'll soon be dry.

Blooming weather!

Hilary J.       2/5/12

On The Face Of It.

On The Face Of It

On the face of it everything is fine.

How are you Mrs Flanagan, Oh I'm fine.

On the face of it everything seems good

How's the family Mr Roberts, Oh they're good.

In the face of problems people say that they are fine then rush away.

People learn to hide their pain, their disappointment or their shame.

They hide behind a pleasant face and never speak of their disgrace.

They carry on and hope some day that they can find a better way.

They try their best to make things right but find they face an uphill fight.

Who are these people feeling bad, our friends,our neighbours Mum or Dad.

So if you should ask how people are do so with a lot of care

They may be tired and need a rest so try a little gentleness.

True concern not empty words can help a person feel they're heard.

We cannot put the world to rights but we can help people in their fight.

                                         Hilary J.     2/5/12