Did I Deserve That

Did I Deserve That

Did I deserve that, a slapped face, a broken tooth

Did I deserve that for telling the truth.

Is this my life, living in fear and in pain

Knowing it will happen again and again.

How did my life change so quick, so drastically

Where is the love that he once promised me.

Why is he so cruel what did I do wrong

This place of hatred is not where I belong.

I cry out in anquish but daren't tell a soul

That my life and my thoughts are all in his control.

I pretend things are right that I'm happy and free

And hide all my bruises so friends cannot see.

I don't know where to run, there is nowhere to hide

I feel scared at the thought and I tremble inside.

Some day I'll escape, some day I'll be brave

Or else I will ever live as his slave.

Hilary J.  12/06/12

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

children

Eat It Up

Eat those carrots

 They make you see in the dark.

But I'm scared of the dark.

Burnt toast make your hair curl

But I don't want curly hair.

Cabbage is full of iron

I don't want to go rusty

Milk makes your teeth strong

I don't want to bite anyone

Eat that fish it makes you brainy

I think I'm quite clever anyway

Oranges are full of vitamin C

So what

Garlic stops you having colds.

Liver is good for your blood.

Does everything have to do something

Can't it just taste good!

Hilary J.   27/4/12

Children

Lets Play

A grubby little face looks up and sighs

Can you help me make mud pies?

A pretty pink princess smiles and says

could we bake a cake today?

So we make our mud pies and some gingerbread men

Then go play outside to make a big pirate den.

We walk to the park to the swings and the slide

Jump onto the roundabout and have a good ride.

We make paper planes and ramps for the car

And catch creepy crawlies to put in a jar.

Make perfume from rose petals that smells really bad

Thread beads and draw pictures for Mummy and Dad.

Sit down to eat ice cream, and a big chocolate bun

  Being a Granny is really good fun!

 

Hilary J. 27/4/12