Mildred F. Barney
Sutton, UK
Mildred F. BarneySutton, UK |
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Born in November of 1932 in Cheam Surrey; Education, interrupted, mainly shelters during wartime; Evacuated aged ten, Hyde Cheshire, where writing began of a sort, prayers written for "Empire Day" entire school efforts, Headmistress' choice, mine, recited by me, closing open day, school pageant "Merry England" word perfect then, long forgotten; Widowed young, met someone special, sadly, of six years together, the last two he fought cancer, devastating nightmare again; One son only, two grandchildren, adorable little boys twins! Hobbies include keeping fit, cryptic crosswords, bowling, and lastly Poetry, for me, the camera of ones soul, projecting pictures through the mind, revealed as stories, printed verse-form. |
While Others DreamWriting words by moonlightA tryst with you I keep Recalling happy days and nights. Awake, while others dream and sleep An unexpected love affaire When two people meet The happiness of souls that sing Each moment spent together, permanent perfect spring Seasons go, though lost, without you I'm glad we had those tender years When Cupid played so well his part Fused as one, our new and eager heart Our seasons over, gone my sweet My heart beats faint In dreams your face eludes me In fitful sleep, no time to dream, alas we never meet You were an entertainer Sunny smile, music was your theme Smiling I remember, in silence as I write, In moonlight, where lovers whisper words, and dream. | Summer TreasureThrough drifting clouds softly fallDreamlike silver shafts, moonlight Illuminating garden trees shadows long and tall Silhouetting shrub and flower Caressing mysteries of the twilight hour When summer evenings mellow into night Creatures unfamiliar not seen by day Stir, as for them working day begins Foraging, hunting, most industrious in their way Fox, hedgehogs, frogs and many busy, other beings The honey coloured baby toads So sweet, rest on york stone wall Camouflaged, invisible they hope, overlooked Unseen by predators that call A sudden hoot by night bird, makes one jump in fear But not for long all are friendly here My "family" hear my footsteps, instinctively they know A rendezvous by torchlight, it is me, just to say hello No giant awesome foe am I, or fearful enemy Just thrilled some small creatures dwell in sanctuary Stay, grace my garden, please me, intrigue me, With a never changing style, perfection Summer treasure, and naturally, rewarding company |