[I have typed these out but feel Bryony and Jackie’s work needs to be uploaded in it’s original form. Punctuation and form are a crucial part of self-expression, and to edit or tweak their creative efforts myself would only take away from them. A website isn’t normally the best representation of these raw artisan, so I have included my attempts below. Please forgive any artistic license! – Matt.]
Summer Garden
Seagulls dance on the summer breeze
Sounding a happy cry
Butterflies perch on the buddleia
Wings on lilac, against a summer sky
Blackbirds dash for the rowan berries
Swaying in the tree
Bees float over the lavender
So much nature to see
Plopping sound of fish and frogs
Living in the summer pond
Ginger cat lurking in the hedge
Seeking birds of which he’s fond
Two pigeons flying overhead
They’re looking down at me
Honeysuckle lights the hedge
So much nature to see.
My Pregnancy
Baby growing inside of me
Fills me with hope and joy
Makes me feel youthful
Are you a girl or a boy?
Maternal bond
Feeling excited for now and beyond
Hearing your heartbeat
Vibrant and loud
Keep on beating little heart
You are making me proud.
The Flame
It is getting dark
I cannot see
Put a light in front of me
Ignite a flame
Lead my way
Move towards a brighter day
Fuel the flame
Keep it strong
I need to see it burning on
It is dimming
Light it bright
Shining on throughout the night
Keep the faith
Watch it gleam
As it flickers, hold the dream.
