My words are important to me. I have always had a love of words. Of poetry. Of poets and for me I have also always loved William Shakespeare. I like many types of poetry, especially those that tell a story like Pam Ayres’ work. My particular favourite – which I always wanted to read toContinue reading “Lost for words…”
Category Archives: Poetry
I’m feeling very old… (A poem)
I’m feeling very old as I’m puffing up the hillI’ve gone and caught a bug and the cough is with me stillI’m walking with a stick because my right knee’s bungThere’s nothing like a stick to feel no longer youngI’ll still go out for walks, but seem to tire quickMy Parkies’ not to blame it’sContinue reading “I’m feeling very old… (A poem)”
What is Parkies to me?
A Poem…. What is Parkies to me, well it is a giftI look at my life and my spirit will liftI live with more depth, much less on the surfaceIt’s given me now a life full of purposeIt makes time more precious I spend on this earthIt gives me more focus, it gives me selfContinue reading “What is Parkies to me?”
Parkies promotes poetry…
I was reading a post on the Parkies FB page that I follow and to my surprise the following statement was made: “It is a well known fact that Parkinson’s brings out the creativity in PWP’s. It is one of the few gifts that we get from this unwelcome guest. For those who haven’t triedContinue reading “Parkies promotes poetry…”
The words in my head
My words come to me My words come to me, at times they’re unbidden From the depths of my brain, where they’ve been hidden I can be busy at work or driving my car They come to me often, wherever we are The words that I write can move me to tears As I tryContinue reading “The words in my head”
Parkies, Positivity and Purpose…
I was out with my husband today having a coffee in a local cafe. We were talking about a new project that I am working on. He turned to me and said, ‘You know, since you’ve been diagnosed with Parkinson’s you seem to have more positivity and purpose in life.’ I had to agree heContinue reading “Parkies, Positivity and Purpose…”
The gift of poetry
I suppose everyone has some kind of talent within them, even if we don’t always recognise it. My Mum was, I think, a very talented artist and I have quite a few of her paintings on my walls. I’m afraid that particular talent has definitely skipped this generation. At least it definitely seems to haveContinue reading “The gift of poetry”
I am a more emotional being since Parkies!
I think I have always been a reasonably emotional person but have noticed very much that since Parkies has come into my life, that I am definitely more so. Not that I wasn’t a caring person before, but I think that things matter so much more for me now. I have been a more prolificContinue reading “I am a more emotional being since Parkies!”
A life with purpose… what will I be remembered for?
I think I have always been someone who, from an early age wanted to help and support people. I have had a lots of ups and downs in life, both in relationships and with my health. I have had depression, I’ve recovered and I’ve headed towards depression again in this life. I am happy toContinue reading “A life with purpose… what will I be remembered for?”
Just because life is not all about Parkinson’s
A poem I wrote over 20 years ago after meeting my wonderful husband online. I always say he is the best internet shopping bargain I’ve ever had. A wee bit of Friday Fun! Ode to Shopping for Shoes and finding a mateBeen sitting here thinking and considered with careAnd now here’s my thoughts that I’dContinue reading “Just because life is not all about Parkinson’s”
My journey with Parkinsons 