M. Tickle

Herseyside, England, UK

I am a widow now, just a housewife but an avid camper . I have five children: two sons, three daughters, who are Philip, Mark, Pamela, Catherine and Julie. They are all marvelous to me and I am lucky to have them. I love gardening and writing poetry. I also have seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. They are all talented and there are two little poets in the family already. I am a member of the International Society of Poets. Its so nice to get your innermost thoughts on papers. I also support various charities.

Bittersweet

It was all of fifteen years ago
It seemed so heaven sent
And people cheered so wildly
At this marvelous royal event
It all seemed like a fairy tale
The magnificence of the scene
It surely was a triumph
And the best there's ever been
Emmanual the best designer
Excelled with all the special finery
The world agog with special pride
To see Prince Charles and charming bride
The bells rang out with wild acclaim
As bridesmaids held the royal trine
A gentle hush as they came out
The crowd bust out with joyful shouts
On the palace balcony they stand
The finest picture in the land
Relations uncles, aunts and kings
All eager to admire the ring
The next news was the royal babes
The princes which were all the rage
But certain moods began to show
And Diana took herself a beau
Charles already had a lover
How could this union recover
Their separation is complete
The story ends with bitter sweet.

Friends

We all need friends if but to say
Hello and how are you today
A cheerful grin a flashing smile
And life is suddenly worth while

When life seems grey and rather glum
Just confide it to a chum
The clouds will lift and in its place
You trust again the human race

As each new day begins to dawn
There is no need to feel forlorn
Just place your trust in him a above
The one and only source of love

So even though the skies are grey
Your friends will pull you through the day
And joyous gladness fills your soul
With hope eternal for your goal.