Happy Thanksgiving Day
To everyone who celebrates Thanksgiving day today…
Happy Thanksgiving Day
Hearts full of love
Kind and giving
Grateful for this day
Abundantly living
Blessed and happy
Hand in hand
Thanksgiving celebrations
On seas and land
Today is special
Thankful for all
With family and friends
This autumn fall
Prayers of hope
Dreams to achieve
Happy Thanksgiving Day
Stay grateful, believe
~Clarabelle
Whether you celebrate Thanksgiving day or not…
I am grateful for YOU.
Clarabelle
A little mission filled with a lot of love
My lovely Mum has recently turned 82 years, and I must say, she is as fit as a fiddle and mentally very strong. Such a blessing, I know.
I found it very sad though, when she told me, the little Village where she lives, stopped putting up an outdoor Christmas tree and festive street lights, a few years back. Unfortunately, spending by the local Council has to be reduced, which I do completely understand, and these little extra special niceties are let go first.
I know my Mum used to love looking out her window and see her little Village in full festive flair – I guess, it really brightened her day.
I had no idea, how special it meant to my Mum and I am sure, other Village residents. I can tell my Mum misses that little piece of Carfin Christmas magic!
Don’t get me wrong, my Mum does have her own Christmas tree to sparkle and enjoy in her own living room. But….I don’t want the story to end there….
I will make it my mission, to one day, self-fund an annual Christmas tree and lights for Carfin Village to enjoy again and again and again!
And if the Council does not allow it, that’s okay, my Mum’s front garden, will be its new home, for all to see and celebrate around.
Maybe I’ve watched too many Hallmark movies haha….but this just feels good and right to me.
It’s a little mission filled with a lot of love.
Christmas love is the greatest gift you can share.
Watch this space….I’ll keep you posted.
Stay special and continue to spread kindness to others.
Love.
Clarabelle
Moving things forward
It’s very cold in London today, but as I walk around the hustle and bustle of this Big City, I can feel the warmth in people’s hearts.
I choose today, like most days, to see people’s kindness and enthusiam for life.
I hear their conversations, eager and focussed.
I feel their drive and energetic passion for moving things forward.
I know these city dwellers seek opportunity and are thriving on this.
It’s quite magnetic and special to be surrounded by this abundance.
I’m the lucky one…..not feeling a need to be part of the jigsaw puzzle.
I’m not in that picture anymore, for I have painted a different path for myself.
This is why I see what I see, because I am on the outside now, looking in.
There are no right or wrong paths and I always seem to take the scenic route in life – it’s just more interesting and compelling for me.
I must like a challenge, for there are numerous barriers along this way.
My way forward in life, is to live the life I choose – on my terms.
Therefore freedom, health, abundance, creativity, peace of mind, love and kindness are priceless to me.
Family and friends are the precious jewels that make my heart, soul and spirit eternally sparkle.
Honour your core values in life and you can’t go wrong.
No matter the weather, get out of your box and appreciate the beautiful energy around you.
Be grateful for each moment.
I am grateful for YOU.
Breathe in joy today.
Clarabelle 🦋
Stop fighting and start forgiving
Look in the mirror.
See each situation for what it really is.
You.
Your thoughts.
Your life.
Your dreams.
All you.
UNCONDITIONAL LOVE
I let you shatter my dreams
I didn't know any better
Back then
When times were difficult
I let you in
I trusted your voice
Your loud words
But who am I to blame you
You weren't aware
You were doing your best
Your game was hard
You played it well
You nurtured
Helped me grow
Gave me determination
To fight
To lead
To achieve
I love you for that
I'll never understand
Your pain
Your struggle
Your forgotten dreams
I feel your regrets
Silent screams of rage
But they gave you power
A unique inner strength
You are loved
Deeply
Your hurt
Let it go
You can breathe now
If I had to choose again
I'd choose you everytime
No doubts
Easy decision
Unconditional love
~Clarabelle
Stop fighting and start forgiving.
Start loving and start living.
I know you know.
Clarabelle 🦋
Joyful and inspiring
I was out running with my five nieces recently and what a joyful and inspiring experience it was.
My nieces are…
Megan: 18 years and the most beautiful young lady you will ever meet, with the happiest smile. Megan will be Entrepreneur of the decade – she is super intelligent and successfully business savvy – watch this space! AC loves you Megan 💖
Carmen: 13 years, who has the most loving, caring and endearing heart. Carmen is beyond talented at drawing, writing and anything artistically creative. She also made me a cute bracelet as a goodbye gift – thank you Carmen! AC loves you Carmen 💖
Nicole: 9 years and WOW can this young girl run! Without any training at all, Nicole sat right on my shoulder running for 18 minutes flat – her determination, never give up attitude and inner strength is second to none. Nicole will get EVERYWHERE in life with that kind of spirit. She is sweet, polite, kind and a beautiful joy to be around. AC loves you Nicole 💖
Michelle: 6 years and what a funny, kind, happy and super loving child Michelle is – she also did the 18 minute run very easily – I could not believe my eyes! Michelle is full of joy, love and happiness. You should have seen this young one sprint at the end……WOW, the olympics are calling! AC loves you Michelle 💖
Elisabeth: Nearly 2 years old and beautiful little Elisabeth joined in the running fun. Megan and Carmen held her hand and she was smiling, laughing and joining in the running fun. Mummy watched it all with joy and pride. Elisabeth is an adventurous little child who loves to have fun and take part with her big sisters. AC loves you Elisabeth 💖
My wonderful nieces run outdoors both days with me and I am so PROUD of them. I love them all very much and can’t wait to see how they progress.
I want to give my nephew Sean (20 years) a mention. I am sure he would have joined us girls in the running challenge, but he was in Malawi, East Africa doing voluntary work with his Dad (Cameron) and Nic (Megan’s lovely boyfriend). I am so proud of you all for giving back in such a kind, caring and helpful way.
My lovely Sister, Leanne is the most AMAZING Mum, and I could easily dedicate a whole book to her wonderful ways – SuperMum she is and more 💖
I started running way back in 2007 and have done thousands of outdoor runs, but I can honestly and wholeheartedly say, that those two recent outdoor runs with my nieces were the BEST EVER. It took me 17 years to experience the best run of my life and all because my nieces were with me.
AC loves you ALL very much and is so proud of you.
Let’s keep it going!
Life is what you make it. You can watch from the sidelines or take part – it’s your choice.
May courage and inner strength become you.
Life is for joyous living!
Clarabelle
Everyday I am grateful for you
Thanksgiving day is just around the corner and it is a very special celebration to be grateful for.
We don’t really celebrate Thanksgiving Day in the UK, unless we have loved ones close to us who do.
I haven’t had the pleasure of attending a Thanksgiving Day celebration yet but I have been on the receiving end of some beautiful Thanksgiving Day messages from my American friends.
In honour of Thanksgiving Day, I created a lovely Thanksgiving verse and produced it into a Thanksgiving Day Greetings Card. This card is one of my bestsellers on Amazon.
I am so grateful to be part of Thanksgiving Day, in a different kind of way. Forever spreading love and gratitude through my Thanksgiving cards.
I look forward to be present at a future Thanksgiving Day celebration.
Everyday, I am grateful for you. 💛
Clarabelle
Christmas Countdown
I know, it’s early….very early for some people, but I want you to know, my customers have already started to buy in their Christmas Cards from me.
I believe it’s getting earlier every year and I’m not complaining one tiny bit.
The Autumn/Winter season is usually the best selling months for me. October and November goes crazy for my Thanksgiving Cards and October to end December – Christmas Cards sales are hotter than hot!
The festive season can be stressful, overly busy and dare I say it….expensive! I guess some people like to start early to spread the cost over a few months, rather than all the costs coming out of their December pay packet.
I was always the latter…..but trying to improve on that one.
If you’re looking for some family and friendship Christmas Cards, then please do head over to my Amazon Store – fast prime delivery is always available.
I’ve not made any fixed plans for the Christmas holidays at the moment – if I get a huge amount of Christmas Card sales, I’ll defo be jetting off to somewhere super fancy. You’ll know because I’ll blog about it!
I’m officially starting your Christmas Countdown – please don’t hate me for it!
Much love to you always
Clarabelle
free up yourself to be yourself
Yes, I said it and I mean it!
This was me in 2018 having a great laugh with my nieces, jumping around like a fool on their outdoor trampoline – I was aged 45 then…..I’d do it again today at 51, if my body allowed it!
We must create a sense of fun and adventure in life, we must, at times, be a kid again and drop the adult seriousness. Being a boring adult, can be exhausting and I have no energy for that!
Yes, we all have troubles and worries – some more than others, but we must always remember to face adversity with a smile and a solution – read that one again!
I am so happy when I am with my nieces – I have five of them and one nephew and their energy and love for life is truly contagious.
When ‘Auntie Claire’ comes from London to visit them, the only thing I’m doing is having a whole lot of fun and they, deservedly so, get my undivided attention. We go on nature walks, play board games, draw, write, watch family movies, sing, dance and everything in between – those moments are some of the best times of my life.
When you free your mind from the worries of today and just ‘live in the moment’, life becomes much more peaceful and joyful.
And if you are feeling overburdened with life’s challenges – take a step back and do something funloving and carefree to get out of the issue and into the positive energy, – your body and mind will thank you for it.
Please “don’t give a damn” what others think…..do you….do all of you and more!
As soon as you free up yourself to be yourself, well it’s a different kind of story and a journey you’d be much happier living.
Go on, jump with me….I dare you!
Clarabelle
Share the best of you always
For me, Christmas is all about family and enjoying special quality time with them.
It’s the simple things over the Christmas period that can bring the greatest joy.
Things like going for a walk in the countryside, playing good old fashioned board games and enjoying a warm cup of hot chocolate whilst laughing and talking with the family.
A magical Christmas is in these miracle moments and, in my eyes, there is no fancy gift that could really replace that specialness.
Be mindful this Christmas to stay present in each precious moment rather than focussed on the presents at the bottom of the Christmas tree.
The New Year is nearly upon us, so why not use the Christmas holidays to think about creating your perfect year ahead then move into the “doing” zone on 1 January 2023.
Share the best of you, always!
Clarabelle
Christmas love, is wished for you.
Welcome to Showcase Wednesday, where every week on this day I will share with you one of my originally created Clarabelle products.
My Clarabelle Cards are created with heartfelt meaning and purpose.
My products currently sell on Amazon UK and Etsy UK, so you can check out the full product collection by clicking on the shopping links above.
TO YOUR FAMILY FROM OUR FAMILY AT CHRISTMAS
A family so special
a family so true,
Christmas love,
is wished for you.
One of a kind,
we love you so much,
such a beautiful family,
many hearts you touch.
Christmas love, I wish for you
Welcome to Showcase Wednesday, where every week on this day I will share with you one of my originally created Clarabelle products.
My Clarabelle Cards are created with heartfelt meaning and purpose.
My products currently sell on Amazon UK and Etsy UK, so you can check out the full product collection by clicking on the shopping links below.
TO MY FRIEND AT CHRISTMAS by CLARABELLE CARDS
You are so special,
kind and true,
Christmas love,
I wish for you.
One of a kind,
we laugh so much,
to my best friend,
many hearts you touch.
Wisdom speaks truth
A very good Monday morning to YOU and welcome to Motiquote Monday, where I share one of my original quotes with you.
Today’s original quote, came straight from my heart to yours.
Wisdom speaks truth.
“It is in the passing of time and life experience, our true self rises with the morning sun.” Clarabelle
Thank you for liking and sharing.
look for the stars
A very good Monday morning to YOU. We’re back again! Motiquote Monday, where I share one of my original quotes with you.
Today’s original quote, is an extract from my original poem,
“The Path of Life”.
Please remember how courageous and brave you truly are.
“As the high winds howl, like a wolf in the night, look for the stars, as your guiding light” Clarabelle
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gifted with love
Happy Monday to YOU. It’s that time of the week again, Motiquote Monday, where I share one of my original quotes with you.
Today’s original quote, is the real deal because when you have friends like these quoted, you are forever blessed.
You are one of these gifts and you are truly treasured by your friends – remember that.
“True friends are light, brightful and giving, gifted with love, Angels here living.” Clarabelle
Everyone in the community knew each other and looked out for each other.
MY SWEET SWEET MEMORIES FROM THE LATE 70S & EARLY 80S
You could leave your house door open during the night;
You could go for an early sole run in the park with no fear;
You would chat outside to your next door neighbour for hours;
No one carried a mobile phone and everyone coped fine;
Children played in large groups outside after school;
Local playgrounds were filled with children, without the need for parents being there;
Children used their imagination and played ‘made up’ games with their friends;
You only had one true best friend but it was called a ‘best pal’;
We didn’t have a landline at home and no one really cared;
All family dinners were home made;
A holiday was going on family day trips to the closest seaside location;
There was only three TV channels and we felt spoiled for choice;
If you could afford a taxi, you were rich;
If you missed the bus, you had to wait another hour on the next one;
Those tiny bronze half pence pieces existed and you felt you had loads of money;
Children would jump for joy with a 10 pence mix up;
Children played water fights during the summer holidays with empty washing up liquid bottles;
Everyone in the community knew each other and looked out for each other;
Hardly anyone had a car;
Getting a 50 pence toy from the local shop, felt like Christmas;
The milkman delivered your glass bottles of milk on your front door step every morning;
As children, we played, football rounders, hide and seek, skipping ropes, kick the can, hopscotch, obstacle courses, sprint races, tennis, swingball, talent shows…and all outdoors!
My Dad, Grans, Granda, Aunties, Uncle, Godmother and some good School Pals were all living back then – now sadly missed . . . . . . oh how I remember when!
By Clarabelle, London, UK
Created on 9 August 2022
Posted to Blog on 4 September 2022
missing their touch
Most of us who have suffered the great loss of a precious loved one, may indeed connect to the following poem. I want you to know that I feel you and I truly understand the deepest hurt losing a loved one can bring.
WHEN YOU LOSE A LIFE
When you lose a life, you loved so much, absence of hugs, missing their touch. You grieve their heart, you once embodied before, many sleepless nights, craving them more. An invisible pain, that never goes away, so lost without them, a hate for each day. No one shares, the hurt in you, life feels numb, purposeless too. But know their presence, lives in your soul, a bond so strong, making you whole. Believe they stand, right by your side, giving you energy, watching with pride. They are your candle, giving you light, they are your blanket, comforting you at night. They listen to your whispers, guide your inner thoughts, solving your problems, untying the knots. So remember their smile, laughter and glow, bringing you solice, when you feel low. Know that their spirit, embraces your love, forever your star, shining from above. By Clarabelle 24 October 2021 London, UK
When you think of someone, make the call, write the letter, tell them you love them, tell them you miss them, tell them you’re thinking of them, tell them they matter, let them know how important they are to you.
When someone tells you that they miss you, doesn’t that feel so good, isn’t it nice to know that your presence and spirit is important to them, isn’t it nice to know that you make a difference to their life.
Who are you thinking of? And more so, what are you going to do about it?
Clarabelle
Give someone you love, a big Christmas hug today, it will make you both feel so good.
A Christmas Hug
Please give,me,
a Christmas Hug today,
Warmth from your soul,
In every way.
A loving touch,
a happy embrace.
Sparkling eyes,
A smiling face.
It feels so nice,
It feels so awesome.
Your cuddles of joy,
Make my heart blossom.
By Clarabelle
Are you missing anyone very special this Christmas? I am, I am really missing someone right now and I won’t be with him this Christmas but I will be with him. every Christmas after that.
I try not to feel too sad about it because there isn’t anything I can do to change the situation this Christmas, so I keep my mind focused on all the other beautiful Christmas times we will have together. I also put lots of focus on what I do have to be thankful for in my life right now and there is a lot, a massive amount actually.
When I am having thoughtful “I am grateful” moments, I feel at peace, I feel inner happiness, serenity and very blessed. So if you are missing someone right now and they can’t be with you for whatever reason, think of what you do have in your life, right now and think of the blessing that is also you.
Love Clarabelle
A little Christmas festive poem to you from me. May Christmas spirit rejoice in your heart forever.
Mr and Mrs Snowman
There was a competition,
Whose snowman was the best.
All the villagers took part,
This was a frosty test.
Snowmen of different sizes,
Displayed a smiley face.
They stood there icy proud,
In this marshmallow place.
But one thing that stood out,
Oh so very clear.
Was all of the snowmen,
Were alone this Christmas Year.
How can you build a snowman,
All alone in this town.
That’s not very fair,
His heart will have a frown.
No snowman should be lonely,
At this Christmas time.
They should be with another,
Sharing mistletoe and wine.
Then in the corner,
A house on a quiet spot.
Had two snowmen standing,
Beside a tiny tot.
Why do you have two,
Snowmen standing tall?
One is a lady she said,
Both going to the snowman ball.
Oh little one,
How beautiful that is.
Mr and Mrs Snowman,
Can share a Christmas kiss.
See them holding hands,
She whispers in the air
Mr and Mrs Snowman,
Now have each other to care.
The people they all smiled,
For indeed their hearts did melt.
This little bundle of joy,
Revealed feelings they never felt.
You are the winner,
A snowman trophy goes to you.
You ignited Christmas spirit,
Removing lonely by building two.
Thank you she said,
This is a happy day.
Now we’re all happy together,
Like one big family.
Mr and Mrs Snowman,
Were built to live together.
May the story of who made them,
Live in your heart forever.
By Clarabelle
You are a EVERYTHING to someone.
Today, I collected my first ever paperback book from Amazon. I was the happiest person ever picking up the book. I excitedly opened up the package on the street and wanted to shout out to everybody, “Hey, this is my book”, I was wearing the biggest smile ever. This book’s content has spanned over a 3 year period and I honestly can’t believe I’ve written it. I read each page with new learnings and rejuvenated wisdom and I am amazed all over again.
I know some of my best writings in this book have been written at some of the toughest times in my life, when I was going through some inner challenges of lost love, tough business times and knock back after knock back. These writings, through that inner pain were inspiring me to “keep going”, to “never give up” and to do my very best to help myself achieve all that I have ever wanted. It was like I was connected to something else when writing these musings……like something else was speaking through my heart, mind and soul. I would just sit there alone in the silence of my own home and write…..it all just flowed out of me so easily and I would instantly feel an inner calmness after it.
So, in my humble opinion, this book, Clarabelle’s Musings are miracle writings, whispers of my soul to share with the world and connect in a very special way with other hearts and ultimately help you positively move forward in your own journey of life.
I often wonder where I got my writing spirit from, as my Mum and Dad don’t write but my younger sister Leanne is a fabulous writer, although I am sorry to say that she doesn’t write anymore.
I remember Leanne came home from High School one day, she was about 13 years old and she was stunned because the Head of the English Department, at the time, didn’t believe she had written the essay she wrote, she was upset that she had to convince him that she did write it all herself. He was so amazed by her talent, he took her School book from her and showed it to the other English teachers in the department. Not very inspiring for a 13 year old, when your teacher doesn’t even believe in you. I wish Leanne would write again, her story writing, really is amazing but she is so happy being a wonderful mum of 3 children with another one on the way in February next year. Leanne also home schools my nieces and nephews……her children will always be inspired, she will make sure of that.
I think we got it from my Grandfather, Eddie, who told me, at 90 years old, that when he was a child, he came first place in a UK and Ireland wide School writing competition. I felt so proud of him when he shared that with me, he hadn’t told anyone, until then, sadly he passed away at the age of 92.
So today is a momentous day and I am dedicating this paperback to my Granda Eddie and my younger sister Leanne, both inspirations to me.
Clarabelle’s Musings, this is my new bedtime reading book.
Lots of love to you today, Clarabelle
A poem dedicated to the kindness of new friends and the goodbye memories in my heart.
Goodbye Sunshine
Goodbye Sunshine,
Hello Moon.
Brightest stars,
So long bloom.
Hearts gone by,
Tears collide,
Hugs of warmth,
People who guide.
Sparkling eyes,
Whispered treasure,
Thank you friends,
It’s my pleasure.
By Clarabelle
There is new facebook group that was created last week and it is about the village I grew up in, “Carfin Past and Present”. What a wonderful idea it was by Maureen Strachan, I feel it really is bringing that community spirit back together again, even though the group members now live in all different parts of the world. A very special thank you to Maureen for creating the group, what a tremendous idea it was.
So the lovely people who lived in the village of Carfin when I was a child are posting up their old photos and I must say they are absolute crackers (in a good way) and many have brought a tear to my eye. There was one in particular (below) which I thought I would share with you.
The photo is from the Carfin Carnival Week sports day in the 1980s. I looked at myself in this photo and I honestly just wanted to be that child again, because the happy memories I have from my childhood are second to none.
I feel very very blessed to have been brought up in a small village with such beautiful community spirit, where everyone knew your name and looked out for you – I miss that lovely feeling. This facebook group and the old photos, inspired me to write the poem below, I hope you like it. Maybe this has given you the idea to start up a similar facebook group or connect with some old friends. Lots of love to you today, Clarabelle.
I look at that child
I want to be her
I forgot her smile
My memory is blur
She looks so sweet
Just happy and content
Laughing with friends
Time well spent
As time goes by
Photos bring tears
Fun loving memories
From Carfin past years
A community with hope
and full of pride
A village of families
Where love did reside
A strength and spirit
very special to us all
My childhood in Carfin
with kick the can and football
We made up the games
for lots of children to play
We sometimes did fight
But were friends the next day
So when I think of this time
More than 30 years ago
I only remember good
and the Carnival talent show
Carfin was the best
I’ll say it till I die
My childhood in Carfin
Happy tears I do cry
By Clarabelle 18 January 2014
Welcome to the eve of Christmas Eve and Day 23 of sharing a Christmas Poem with you. We all miss loved ones at Christmas who can’t be with us but they are always on our minds, even more so at this time of year. This next Christmas Poem is a precious sentiment to all our loved ones who can’t be here in body but I am sure are with us in spirit, every part of this Christmas Day. Lots of love to you this Christmas.
I’ll never stop missing you,
At Christmas and the whole year through.
You’re in my heart, everywhere I go,
In my tears, when I feel low.
Only because I want you here,
To hold you tight, to have you near.
Just one more time, to see your face,
To hug you close in a warm embrace.
When you did go, darkness fell,
You went to heaven, earth felt like hell.
I battled I struggled, my heart was torn,
You were always there, from the day I was born.
And even though, time has past,
I remember our chats, forever they’d last.
The fun times we had, walking together,
Hail, rain or snow, whatever the weather.
Christmas is upon us and I want you to know,
When I look above, I know you show.
I know you’re here, every step of the way,
Every move I make, every whisper I pray.
I love you more, than you’ll ever know,
Beyond the stars, beyond their glow.
And on this Christmas morn, my heart does smile,
You want me to be happy, forever and a while.
So I’ll take a deep breath, and rejoice this Christmas Day,
Because that’s what you’d want, I can hear you say.
So when I see little Robin, chirping at me.
I know it’s a symbol that you are free.
Created by Clarabelle, 23 December 2013
A special Christmas welcome to Day 17 of sharing a Christmas Poem with you. Here is a little cute fun one for you and one to share with the family. I HO HO HOpe you like it!! 🙂 Love Clarabelle
Father Christmas
Will Father Christmas,
say hello,
When he visits my house,
in the snow.
Will I hear him sing,
ho, ho, ho,
Will I see the light,
from Rudolph’s nose glow.
Oh Father Christmas,
I love you so,
Please stay a little longer,
before you go.
Created by Clarabelle, November 2013
Wow, this is Day 13 already of my Christmas Poems, how quickly time goes by. I share with you today some beautiful Christmas music from Nat King Cole, together with a short Christmas poem below, entitled “Christmas Love”. I was writing out my Christmas Cards this evening and getting into the Christmas Spirit, I really do love this song, “Chestnuts roasting on an open fire”. I have a Christmas shopping day planned for tomorrow with my sister the kids and my mum, looking forward to some family good cheer and a fun filled day. I do hope you’re getting organised for Christmas Day. Christmas love to you Clarabelle
Christmas with family
is so good.
Love in the air,
and luxury food.
Embrace this time,
treasure it well.
Christmas love,
is a magical spell.
Created by Clarabelle, 13 December 2013
Every day between now and Christmas I am going to share a Christmas Poem with you. The one below speaks from my heart this Christmas time.
Christmas is a beautiful time to spend with your family and close friends and this is often a time when you also think about your loved ones who can’t be with you right now and I know you can relate to that, just like me.
This next Christmas poem is all about that and this one is dedicated to my Wonderful Dad in heaven, “I Miss You Forever”.
I Miss You Forever
I miss you forever,
forever and a day.
But it seems to get harder,
when Christmas comes our way.
I think of your smile,
I think of your love.
When Christmas is with us,
And you are above.
Kindness is in the air,
All I want to give to you.
Is the biggest ever hug,
This is what I’d do.
If only Santa Claus,
Could make my dreams come true.
We’d be putting up the tree,
Instead, I’m feeling blue.
But Christmas is upon us,
and you are in my heart.
Shining like a beacon,
Flowing through every part.
I miss you forever,
and on this Christmas Day.
I love you more than you’ll ever know.
And in my heart for you I pray.
Created by Clarabelle, 1 December 2013
Well I’ve been at it again and if you read my earlier blog post from today you will know that I am in S.F.A.M (Super Focused Action Mode), hence all the wonderful eBooks and Songs I have been creating recently. I am so passionate about this stuff and I am keen and eager to share it with you.
I LOVE Christmas and I LOVE Christmas with the family so I integrated my passion for poem writing with my LOVE for Christmas and this is what you get. Whenever I post a Christmas poem on my facebook page or on here it always gets lots and lots of wonderful likes and positive responses so I know people really love them a lot.
If you are interested in purchasing this 34 page self published Family Christmas Poem eBook then please,
The eBook costs, one single payment price of £2.99 and it is delivered in the universally accepted PDF format. As soon as you pay, you will be instantly taken to a secure page on Gumroad where you can download your eBook.
It’s All About Christmas is a 34 Page eBook by Clarabelle
Christmas is such a special time of the year to celebrate with the family.
The eBook costs, one single payment price of £2.99 and it is delivered in the universally accepted PDF format. As soon as you pay, you will be instantly taken to a secure page where you can download your eBook. CLICK HERE TO ORDER.
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Thank you for purchasing this eBook and if you have any queries in relation to the purchase or this eBook, please email me, Clarabelle at claire@murraypeople.com
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I seem to be getting into the festive spirit already and accordingly to the recent UK weather forecast there will be plenty of opportunity over the next few months to make as many snowmen as we want. I hope you like this Family Christmas Poem below, it is from my latest eBook, “It’s All About Christmas”. Sending you some early Christmas love, Clarabelle
Oh Mr Snowman
Don’t believe a snowman,
Has no heart inside.
Because he was built,
By a child with pride.
He was a dream,
A vision of fun.
He brought the family together,
And lives in everyone.
Oh Mr Snowman,
You stand still, with a smile.
I could look at you forever,
Come walk with me for a mile.
Oh how I wish,
That could be true.
We’d be dancing and laughing,
Yes, snowballs fight too.
So when the snow comes,
In the big icy freeze.
Your snowman’s heart, lives in you,
Remember this please.
By Clarabelle 21 November 2013
Family Christmas Poems
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It’s my lovely Mum’s birthday today, she is 71 years young and looks wonderful on it too. 🙂 I love birthday celebrations, lots of smiles, hugs, fun and laughter……and of course, yummy birthday cake too!!
Below is a little poem I created this morning, which I will write on the inside of the birthday card I give to my mum today. Looking forward to celebrating this special day with my mum and the rest of the family.
Happy Birthday to my Beautiful Mum
Happy birthday,
to my beautiful mum.
You’ve always been,
my number one.
So lovely and caring,
a heart made of gold.
Your hugs warm me up,
when I’m feeling cold.
Such a loving touch,
and engaging smile.
Your words of wisdom,
walk the happiness mile.
So may today,
be so special for you.
I love you mum,
May your birthday dreams come true. 🙂
Created by Clarabelle, 4 November 2013
True Happiness
I believe “Happy Ever After” has nothing to do with the “after”, I believe it is in the now, right at this very moment, because this moment, right now, is always we have. I created a poem this evening about “What is Happy Ever After?” and I also recited it on Youtube for you. I hope you like it. May this moment, right now in your life, fill you with true happiness, lots of love Clarabelle.
What is Happy Ever After?
Peace from within, joyful inside,
Gratefulness in the moment, being your guide.
The brightest star, shining on you,
The rainbow smiling, on what you do.
The deepest love, you ever could feel,
Hugging each other, on the family and friends wheel.
A kiss, a cuddle, a warm embrace,
Being in the now, no happiness to chase.
Calmness in the soul, free from stress,
Creating space, living with less.
So on this journey of life, enjoy the laughter,
This is my answer to, “What is Happy Ever After?”
Created by Clarabelle on 27 August 2013
Balmaha Bay
Today I am going to go on a day trip to Balmaha Bay, Balloch, Scotland with my mum and during that trip I am going to be “snap happy” as I will be taking some beautiful photos for my new eBook that’s coming out, “It’s All About Gratitude”. I am excited about doing this and it will also be really lovely to spend a day with my mum.
I love Balmaha Bay, for me it is a place of deep beauty and peaceful tranquility and sometimes this is just what the doctor ordered. 🙂
In 2011 I wrote a poem about Balmaha, I have already shared it on this blog before, but here it is again, just in case you missed it first time round:
Sweet Balmaha Bay
Balmaha, an inspiring place,
Oh how I love, your beautiful face.
The silent lake, speaks many words,
A magical paradise, beneath the flight of birds.
My soul’s at home, when I visit you,
I feel at one, below the sky so blue.
As I tie a yellow ribbon, around the old oak tree,
I appreciate your world, for all to see.
The air is clean, fresh and new,
The shimmering sunlight, makes a stunning view.
And the many boats, who sail in leisure,
Uplifting spirits, you provide great pleasure.
In hail or rain, sunshine or snow,
Your tranquil beauty, will always show.
For the depths of your heart, are in everyone,
Sweet Balmaha Bay under the horizon sun.
Poem By Clarabelle, 2011
Wherever you go today and whatever you do, I do hope it brings you sweet happiness and fulfillment, much love to you Clarabelle. 🙂
Ponder, Think, Reflect
I am 10 weeks into my 16 week marathon training programme and my long runs at the weekend can be quite challenging. Yesterday, I had to do a 16 mile run, this took me about 2 hours and 45 minutes. I stopped taking music with me on these runs and I now use the time to ponder, think and reflect on whatever comes up for me at that time – very often these thoughts turn into a blog post, just like today.
Carfin
My running routes are through my local town and often take me into other connecting villages and towns. Yesterday I found myself running in the village of Carfin that I was brought up in and where my mum lives.
Whilst running up hill towards my mum’s home I thought about the times when I visit her and then a sad thought came over me, one day I will not be visiting my mum in her home, because one day my mum and just like the rest of us will not be here. I didn’t ponder this for too long because I didn’t want to make myself feel too sad. I suppose that is life and that is the reality of it all but it did make me think about me really wanting to spend quality time with my mum whilst she is here and whilst I live so close to her. I then immediately thought of all the nice things we could do together, places we could go and visit, conversations we could have, holidays we could go on…..lots of special time together. So I now have a little plan of action to put all of this into place.
Loved Ones
Sometimes in life without even realising it we can take our loved ones for granted, especially when everything is going well with their health etc.. My run towards my mum’s house yesterday made me really think about that, I want to spend as much quality time with my mum as I can and I will and I look forward to sharing those lovely fun stories with you on this blog.
If this post has made you think about a loved one, please give them a phone, visit them, drop them an email or text…..just connect with them and let them know you are thinking about them and are there for them, it will make you and that person feel great today.
Wishing you a beautiful day filled with love and happiness, Clarabelle
True Story
I would like to share a true story of mine with you today.
When I was 16 years old, my first full-time job was as an Office Assistant in a Solicitor’s Office in Glasgow City Centre. I really loved that job, mainly because I really loved the people I worked with, it was really fun at times and I learned so much with it being my first permanent job.
Escape
Unfortunately, I was in two serious car crashes when I was 18 years old and was in crutches for a year and half and sadly, my position at the Solicitor’s Office had to be terminated because there was no real indication when I would make a full recovery and was likely to return. So there I was at the age of 18, in crutches for 18 months, no job and no real indication from the Doctors at the hospital when I would get fully better. I could have been really depressed about being in that situation, but I wasn’t. I decided to use the extra time I had to read lots of books from the library on subjects I was interested in at the time, it helped me escape from my current reality.
A Christmas Gift
There is a significance to me telling you this story and that is because of a Christmas gift that was given to me when I was 16 years old from the staff when I was working in the Solicitor’s office. They very kindly got me this lovely mug, that I totally treasured, it had my name on it “Claire” and a short poem about the meaning of name. Here is the little poem:
CLAIRE
MEANING: LIGHT
You’re quick to solve puzzles
Without hints or clues
And shed light on situations
Known to confuse.
The inner glow you have
Because of your name
Makes your life a lighthearted,
Whimsical game.
You’ll always know happiness,
Love and delight,
For you follow a lifelong path
Cheerful and bright.
It was my job to make the coffee and tea for everyone throughout the day in the office and every time I made myself a quick cuppa, I would read the little poem and smile with delight, I really loved it so much.
However, when my employment got terminated at the office I never seen my treasured little mug again….until 15 years later, yes my little mug came back to me and here is a photo of it below:
So how did it find its way back to me? This next true story is fascinating.
My younger sister, Leanne met her husband to be Cameron when she was 22 years old and Cameron was 18 at the time. My sister and I had both decided to spontaneously go out the evening she met Cameron, they instantly fell in love with each other and are now very happily married with three beautiful children. The interesting fact here is that Cameron had lived in Cape Town, South Africa all his life and him and his family emigrated to Scotland to live, the year Leanne and him met.
Our Claire
A few years after they met, Leanne and Cameron got married and it was a very beautiful wedding. Shortly after the wedding, Cameron’s mum, Joan, who works in an Accountant’s office, was showing her friends in work the wedding photographs, she then also showed the ladies in the office downstairs the wedding photographs. Whilst looking through the photographs, one of the ladies said, “Who is that bridesmade girl?”, and Joan said it was Leanne’s sister, Claire, they said that’s “Our Claire”, “She worked here when was 16 years old…..we kept her mug, please give her mug back to her and tell her we are asking for her”. WOW, Joan had been working in the Accountant’s office upstairs from the Solicitor’s office I worked in when I was 16 years old and none of us knew.
Joan, surprised me one day, she turned up with the mug for me and told me the whole story, what a truly wonderful surprise it was….after 15 years, they kept the mug and it was returned to me.
I still find this story very fascinating and especially that the mug has poetry on it…..which for me as you know, poetry, if part of my life, it is part of who I am.
24 Years Later
I have visited the staff in the office since then, some of the original staff who worked there when I was 16 are still working there, almost 24 years later. They have also allowed me the use of their offices to hold coaching sessions in…this time I am not the receptionist, I am the business owner meeting with my own clients…..I feel I have come along way since those days as an Office Assistant.
True Love
I am not exactly sure what the moral of the story is here, I think you will have your own take away from it. All I know is that, my “Claire mug” was meant to come back to me and it took a family to emigrate to Scotland from Cape Town, South Africa and a real love story to make its way back to me…..how lovely indeed. I really treasure this “Claire mug” with all my heart, I believe, true love brought it back to me and now I share this story with you today.
If you have an uplifting true story you would like to share, I would really love to here it, why don’t you share it on my blog, I would be happy to dedicate a blog post to it for you.
Lots of love to you today, Clarabelle
I was visiting a wonderful friend of mine in Newcastle a couple of weeks ago and we took a drive to Whitley Bay. He had some other commitments to attend to so I had about an hour or so to spend on my own. I went to a quiet little bar and thought, I will be happy writing some poetry. Next to the table I was sitting at, there was some small flyers/brochures and I picked up one that was entitled “Saras Hope Foundation”. Let me tell you a little bit about what it said:
Saras Hope Foundation
Sara Hoburn tragically lost a two year battle with a rare form of colon cancer at the age of sixteen in 2001. Her dream was to help other sick children to enjoy normal family lives away from the hospital environment. She is the inspiration behind the charity Saras Hope Foundation, which runs a holiday retreat in Crete, offering respite for children and young people with cancer and their families. Sara especially loved Greece and the Greek Islands and it was her dream to get married in a little blue and white church on the beach.
Sara was known as “Smiling Star” by the medical staff who treated her at the Teenage Cancer Unit in the Royal Victoria Infirmary Hospital in Newcastle because she was always smiling and had such a positive attitude.
Sara was an inspiration to everyone who knew her and when she lost the battle on 16 January 2001, Sara became a “hero”.
I was so inspired by the above story and as I looked at the beautiful photographs of Sara on the brochure the following poem poured out of me. I share this with you today in honour of this brave young lady who has inspired and helped children/young people and their families all over the world.
“Smiling Star”
I look at her photo, such a beautiful smile,
Her eyes are sparkling, on the rainbow mile.
She brings us hope, she brings relief,
From darker days, felt heavy in grief.
A frozen memory, from a special place,
Now an angel in heaven, and our saving grace.
We are touched with her love, in every way,
Moving our spirits, on this special family holiday.
It helps us relax, we enjoy the now,
A mind free from questions, of why and how?
Her life was short lived, taken away before time,
She is a miracle child, sweet and simply devine.
poemsbyclarabelle, 21 March 2013
Below is a post taken from one of my other blogs, I posted this one on 1 March 2010 and I thought I would share it with you on here. Wishing you a day filled with an abundance of positive thoughts. Love Clarabelle
Full of Character and Excitement
I was looking after my 3 year old niece the other week whilst her parents went off to pick up their new puppy dog.
I love watching my little niece she is such a funny, cheery little girl full of character and excitement. She was happily looking out of the window into my back garden when she shouted “look Auntie Claire, they’re dancing”, I asked her what was dancing and she said “the trees are dancing” and she began to copy the swaying movements of the trees blowing in the wind outside. It was so cute to watch, I smiled and I thought to myself what a truly wonderful positive perception she has on Mother Nature.
Such an Amazing “Mummy”
Later on that day I kept thinking about my niece’s words and how she could have said something completely different using a more negative connotation, but she didn’t. I then thought about my younger sister, who is such an amazing “Mummy” and how positive and happy she is. I just know that my sister’s love for nature and optimistic outlook on life has made such a positive influence on my little niece’s young life.
It made me think about how important it is for us all to choose to have a positive mindset and positive take on the world. Like in those famous lyrics sung by Whitney Houston “I believe the children are our future” – I do hope the trees stay dancing!!
Happy Mother’s Day
It is Mother’s Day here in the UK and I want to send out a beautiful blessing to all the wonderful Mother’s out there, who bring much love and abundance to this world. This next poem is dedicated to my own beautiful mum, to your mum too and indeed, if you are a mum. Wishing you a very special day filled with love. Clarabelle
A Mother in a Million
Mother you are so beautiful, in every single way,
You brighten up each moment, and listen to what I say.
Your love is so very special, to each and everyone,
You’re a mother in a million, stronger than the sun.
I love you so dearly, more than you’ll ever know,
Thank you my wonderful mother, your wisdom has helped me grow.
A Wonderful Human Being
Today is the anniversary of my Dad’s passing away in 1997 but I remember it all like yesterday. Even though he suffered with cancer for about 5 years I choose to remember him when he was happy, fit and healthy. What a wonderful human being he was, full of laughter, always singing and loved his family very very much and even though he is not here today I still feel his unconditional love around me, so very abundant and strong. When loved ones leave our life here on earth, I believe their loving spirit still shines upon us, more than we will ever know. Their love is surrounding you right now. Clarabelle
Here is the post which I shared before here on this blog:
His Loving Spirit Lives On
I initially had second thoughts about posting this poem, simply because it is extremely personal to me and tells the true story of my Dad’s fight with cancer over 15 years ago. Sadly, after battling with this disease for 5 years, he passed away on 1 February 1997. The reason why I decided to share this poem is because although it was in some places, painful to write, I do feel other people who have gone through a similar situation with their family members will be able to relate to it and hopefully help them to come to terms with their sad loss and be able to gently move on. I know everyone deals with grief differently and I think it took me about 5 years for the sadness to truly melt away. Now when I think of my Dad, I think of the wonderful, happy and outgoing person he was, this then makes me smile and so proud to be his daughter and part of his life…..his loving spirit lives on in every heart he touched and I know he touched many.
My Wonderful Dad
It was 15 years ago, when you passed away
I must admit, it was my saddest day
My heart felt heavy, from deep inside
I had lost my Dad, I had lost my guide
The tears were painful, unbearable at times
Red bloodshot eyes, were swollen signs
When all alone, I cried out my heart
The deepest sadness, when you did depart
I held your hand, a few days before
And took a last glance back, before I left the ward door
Something told me to look back, when visiting that night
It was 24 hours later, you gave up the fight
I was out with a friend, but didn’t want to go
You told me to ‘live on’ and for the sadness not to show
I came home that night, there was a cold chill in the air
I instantly knew, why no one was there
They were called to the hospital, late that night
You were taking your last breathe, and approaching the light
Everyone was there, except for me
Because I went out, very selfishly
I lived with that hurt, for a few years
Why wasn’t I with you, I cried so many tears
I think it took about 5 years to move on
It was a painful few years, when your presence was gone
But now when I think of my wonderful Dad
I remember the good times, never the sad
I celebrate your life years, there were 58
I was part of 23 and you made them great
You never lived a perfect life, worry got to you
It’s easy to blame, but we didn’t live in your shoes
I think of your singing, I think of your smile
I think of that waistcoat, you wore for a while
You were fond of the mirror, a poser you were
Talking to yourself, as you played with your hair
When you left for work, I missed you right away
When you arrived home, it made my day
You were always positive and friendly to all
You liked to use humour, to break down the brick walls
A charmer you were, fun and caring
A Dad in a million and a little bit daring
You sang at most weddings, with a few whiskys inside
You jigged on the dance floor and flirted with the bride
You loved a laugh and would welcome a crowd
You loved your family, they made you feel so proud
In this physical world, your body is away
In another dimension, your spirit lives on each day
Maybe I can’t see you, but you can see me
You can feel my spirit and its frequency
So I’m sending you this message after 15 years
Life is good Dad, we have no more tears
You are still greatly missed and always will be
You have an extended family, it’s so beautiful to see
As the years go by and the older we get
We must live in each moment, but never will forget
The loved ones of the past, who are present in our mind
Who live in our hearts and are one of a kind
We love you, we miss you and to hold you once more
Would be a dream come true, if you walked through that door
The tears of the past, are now gone forever
They ran down my cheek and joined the river
And as the river flows, my heart does to
It is joined by my soul and reaches out to you
Because on the crest of the wave, there you stand
Holding out your heart and holding out your hand
Thank you Dad, for in me you live
Thank you for the lessons and to others I now give
Live your best life, every moment of every day
Connect with your inner self and listen to what it says
Enjoy the journey, as you sail down the river
Because there are hearts and many hands helping you forever.
poemsbyclarabelle, 6 January 2012
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When someone close to us dies, often prayer can help us to see through each day until we become strong again and are ready to face the world. I wrote this prayer after hearing about the loss of a friend’s loved one, I hope its sentiment brings strength to anyone who is going through this deep sadness at this time in their life. Love to you Clarabelle.
Prayer for the Loss of a Loved One
Dear God,
I pray that my loved one, is now held gently in your loving arms.
May their soul now be free and abundant with love and light.
Let their happy loving spirit, shine and guide us here on earth.
I pray that my close family and friends, remain strong for each other.
May we continue to be blessed with your loving presence, every moment of every day.
Amen
For some reason I have been getting into the Christmas spirit and it’s only October, that’s really really early for me. So I’m planning ahead to Christmas day and created this Christmas Day poem just for you. Have a beautifully blessed Christmas. Love Clarabelle
On Christmas Day
Snowstars fall, on Christmas Day,
Twinkling Angels, guide the way.
Mr Robin, joins the choir,
Chocolate hearts, melt with desire.
Family cuddles, and present giving,
Special moments, happy living.
Warm and cozy, life is bliss,
Merry Christmas, to my mistletoe kiss.
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Blessings glisten, on the tree,
Prayers of hope, and dreams of ‘we’.
Icy tracks, from the sleigh ride made,
Ho, ho, ho, to the Christmas Parade.
Love creates, magic in the air,
Treasure this Christmas moment, so wonderful and rare.
poemsbyclarabelle, 20 October 2012
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I wish you a Merry Christmas, I wish you a Merry Christmas, I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. This next Christmas poem is just for you. Merry Christmas Everyone. Love Clarabelle
Merry Christmas Everyone
Sweet Christmas love,
A snowflake coloured dove.
Princess angels in the sky,
Robin Redbreasts flying high.
Icy winter is calling,
Midnight stars are falling.
Loving mistletoe kisses,
Little children’s wishes.
Mystical magical fun,
Merry Christmas everyone.
poemsbyclarabelle, 21 October 2012
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This is the poem I created for my nephew Sean last week. Sean is such a wonderful child, so loving towards his Mummy and very caring indeed. He has a massive amount of energy and enthusiasm for life, so great to see and be around. Sean is 8 years old, in his words “a big boy now”. Sean had a much cooler approach towards his poem but when I read the finished article to him, he jumped up for joy, I know it made his heart smile. So now Sean has asked me to present the poem in a silver sparkle frame with a rocket ship background in the midnight sky……his creative juices were flowing. Better get to work then Auntie Claire!! Below is Sean’s poem, I hope you like it.
Sean You’re Such a Fun Loving Child
Sean you’re such a fun loving child,
The coolest kid, and a little bit wild.
We love you, you’re our number one,
Your smile shines further, that the brightest sun.
You truly are, a superstar,
Watch out world, because Sean will go far.
poemsbyclarabelle, 13 September 2012
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Here is the second of my poems that I did for my nieces and nephew the other day. The poem below was created for Megan (age 6), such a fun loving, creative child and really so clever, her favourite subject at school is maths. Megan was so excited to hear the poem I had created for her, “are you finished Auntie Claire…..are you finished yet?” she kept saying. When I read the poem out to her she had this massive big smile on her face and said “I like it….it’s nice, read it to me again”. Now, Megan wants me to present the poem for her in a pink frame with silver sparkles around it and with a background of lovehearts, flowers and puppy dogs – a very cute challenge I have ahead of me!! Here is Megan’s poem below:
Megan We Love You
Megan we love you, you’re full of fun,
So clever and special, our number one.
Your style is amazing, so hip and trendy,
Your dance steps are cool, and very bendy.
A princess of our hearts, happy and free,
A star in the making, so full of glee.
poemsbyclarabelle, 13 September 2012
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I was in Auntie Claire role the other day and spent some quality time with my 2 lovely nieces, Megan (age 6) and Carmen (11 months) and my gorgeous nephew, Sean (age 8). I am so proud to have those 3 beautiful children in my life, I just love them so much. We were playing around and I asked them if they wanted me to write a poem for each of them and they got so excited. Below is the poem I created for Carmen and I am delighted to say all of their eyes lit up with joy when I read each of their poems out to them, I could see it really made them feel so very special….and they are. Here is the first of these poems below.
Oh Little Carmen
Oh little Carmen, we love you so,
The cutest little girl, in a pretty pink bow.
You light up our hearts, with the smile upon your face,
A special treasure forever, the sweetest grace.
The brightest light, shines from you,
Stronger than the sun, in the sky so blue.
An angel of fun, with a curious mind,
A bundle of joy, simply one of a kind.
poemsbyclarabelle, 13 September 2012
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Often we go through life and we forget how influential our closest family members have been in our life. This poem is a heartfelt sentiment to my wonderful and beautiful younger sister,who through the highs and lows of my life has always been there for me. Thank you Leanne, you are so very special to me, more than you’ll ever know.
When we were young sis, we always used to fight
Early in the morning and mostly every night
I didn’t really appreciate back then, the special person in you
I now recognise that failing, so evident and true
But as we got older, I changed my poor sisterly ways
You became a best friend and we went on holidays
I love you my dear sister, you are so special to me
More than you’ll ever know, more than I let you see
I always feel so happy, when you are around
You cheer up the room, lots of laughter is your sound
And always when I need you, to my door you come a knocking
There with open arms and then we do some talking
You laugh at your own jokes and I find that very funny
Your spirit is so alive and your attitude is always sunny
Sister dear sister, you’ve made my life so great
I couldn’t ask for a better sister, 10 out of 10 you rate
poemsbyclarabelle, 25 February 2012
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I initially had second thoughts about posting this poem, simply because it is extremely personal to me and tells the true story of my Dad’s fight with cancer over 15 years ago. Sadly, after battling with this disease for 5 years, he passed away on 1 February 1997. The reason why I decided to share this poem is because although it was in some places, painful to write, I do feel other people who have gone through a similar situation with their family members will be able to relate to it and hopefully help them to come to terms with their sad loss and be able to gently move on. I know everyone deals with grief differently and I think it took me about 5 years for the sadness to truly melt away. Now when I think of my Dad, I think of the wonderful, happy and outgoing person he was, this then makes me smile and so proud to be his daughter and part of his life…..his loving spirit lives on in every heart he touched and I know he touched many.
It was 15 years ago, when you passed away
I must admit, it was my saddest day
My heart felt heavy, from deep inside
I had lost my Dad, I had lost my guide
The tears were painful, unbearable at times
Red bloodshot eyes, were swollen signs
When all alone, I cried out my heart
The deepest sadness, when you did depart
I held your hand, a few days before
And took a last glance back, before I left the ward door
Something told me to look back, when visiting that night
It was 24 hours later, you gave up the fight
I was out with a friend, but didn’t want to go
You told me to ‘live on’ and for the sadness not to show
I came home that night, there was a cold chill in the air
I instantly knew, why no one was there
They were called to the hospital, late that night
You were taking your last breathe, and approaching the light
Everyone was there, except for me
Because I went out, very selfishly
I lived with that hurt, for a few years
Why wasn’t I with you, I cried so many tears
I think it took about 5 years to move on
It was a painful few years, when your presence was gone
But now when I think of my wonderful Dad
I remember the good times, never the sad
I celebrate your life years, there were 58
I was part of 23 and you made them great
You never lived a perfect life, worry got to you
It’s easy to blame, but we didn’t live in your shoes
I think of your singing, I think of your smile
I think of that waistcoat, you wore for a while
You were fond of the mirror, a poser you were
Talking to yourself, as you played with your hair
When you left for work, I missed you right away
When you arrived home, it made my day
You were always positive and friendly to all
You liked to use humour, to break down the brick walls
A charmer you were, fun and caring
A Dad in a million and a little bit daring
You sang at most weddings, with a few whiskys inside
You jigged on the dance floor and flirted with the bride
You loved a laugh and would welcome a crowd
You loved your family, they made you feel so proud
In this physical world, your body is away
In another dimension, your spirit lives on each day
Maybe I can’t see you, but you can see me
You can feel my spirit and its frequency
So I’m sending you this message after 15 years
Life is good Dad, we have no more tears
You are still greatly missed and always will be
You have an extended family, it’s so beautiful to see
As the years go by and the older we get
We must live in each moment, but never will forget
The loved ones of the past, who are present in our mind
Who live in our hearts and are one of a kind
We love you, we miss you and to hold you once more
Would be a dream come true, if you walked through that door
The tears of the past, are now gone forever
They ran down my cheek and joined the river
And as the river flows, my heart does to
It is joined by my soul and reaches out to you
Because on the crest of the wave, there you stand
Holding out your heart and holding out your hand
Thank you Dad, for in me you live
Thank you for the lessons and to others I now give
Live your best life, every moment of every day
Connect with your inner self and listen to what it says
Enjoy the journey, as you sail down the river
Because there are hearts and many hands helping you forever.
poemsbyclarabelle, 6 January 2012
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Often we go through life and we forget how influential our closest family members have been in our life. This poem is a heartfelt sentiment to my wonderful and beautiful younger sister,who through the highs and lows of my life has always been there for me. Thank you Leanne, you are so very special to me, more than you’ll ever know.
When we were young sis, we always used to fight
Early in the morning and mostly every night
I didn’t really appreciate back then, the special person in you
I now recognise that failing, so evident and true
But as we got older, I changed my poor sisterly ways
You became a best friend and we went on holidays
I love you my dear sister, you are so special to me
More than you’ll ever know, more than I let you see
I always feel so happy, when you are around
You cheer up the room, lots of laughter is your sound
And always when I need you, to my door you come a knocking
There with open arms and then we do some talking
You laugh at your own jokes and I find that very funny
Your spirit is so alive and your attitude is always sunny
Sister dear sister, you’ve made my life so great
I couldn’t ask for a better sister, 10 out of 10 you rate
poemsbyclarabelle, 25 February 2012
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