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My poem ‘Taking Steps’ was awarded 2nd place for the Pomfret Cup section of Lancashire Authors Association 2021 competition.

My poems ‘Surety’ and ‘Time for a Cuppa’ were commended in the Batty Cup section of the Lancashire Authors Association 2021 competition.

Taking Steps<\/em><\/strong>

A thousand and three up to the tree
That blankets the pavement with gold
A hundred and two to the house with a view
Of your yard, or so I\u2019ve been told

Two thousand more takes me to the door
Of the pub where you tell all your lies
A dozen or less to the bar where you spar
With the fools who believe you are wise

It\u2019s less than two miles to the root of your smiles
A distance I\u2019ll cover with ease
I\u2019ll watch and I\u2019ll wait by the rusty old gate
And I\u2019ll grin when I see your smile freeze.

Time for a Cuppa<\/em><\/strong>

Fascination. A silver plated spout with lines
Engraved forever in my mind
A pale drop lingers then falls to the
Floral cup. A splash, a quiver, then milky stillness.
\u2018Tea\u2019s ready, father.\u2019

Anxiety. A novelty pot, caution orange
Cheap and uncheerful, leaks and splashes
Hot cheap brew on yellow formica
Chipped mugs await
\u2018Three sugars, luv.\u2019

Friendship. Five mugs crowd together
Sharing space in happy clutter
Screaming steam\u2019s a promise now
Of well earned rest
\u2018Is that for me?\u2019

Patience. A trembling saucer
With cup awash with tea
Too bitter, harsh and dark
From that sweet child
\u2018You clever girl!\u2019

Happiness. A favourite mug
Brew just the right shade
Every day and night
To be known so well
\u2018Thank you love.\u2019

Surety <\/em><\/strong>

As sure as the sky is blue
She says
On a midnight plain with velvet skies
As sure as the sea is green
He says
As grey waves pound the shore
As sure as the silver moon
They say
As a blood red crescent sets
As sure as my love for you
I say
As I turn and walk away



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