by Jan Hedger | Oct 20, 2007 | Poetry
Forget me not he said to me My love so pure and true Forget me not sweet wood anemone As I take my leave of you For a soldier blue I am to be And it’s off to war I go Across the wide and deep blue sea To a land I do not know Forget me not till I return And save a...
by Jan Hedger | Oct 20, 2007 | Poetry
They come briefly, once a year To grace our fields with delicate flair Bursting forth in red aplomb Peaceful, and yet all aflame, In celebration and remembrance I catch my breath, as I espy Upon my walk, a sea of poppies Regale mine...
by Jan Hedger | Oct 20, 2007 | Poetry
Mother Nature surrounds us in all her glory No author could write such a wondrous story A Mills and Boon romance Swans’ necks entwined on a shimmering lake A mystical tale Of snakes swaying, hypnotically staring A mystery thriller Whose footprints break the virgin...
by Jan Hedger | Oct 20, 2007 | Poetry
He died alone in a furnished room A crumpled duvet lay cold upon his form In the kitchen, an inherent reminder of a simple, Last unhurried meal, micro waved for one Grains of rice, defying removal remain their still Shelf upon shelf of escapism from reality James Bond...
by Jan Hedger | Oct 20, 2007 | Poetry
The sea appears ghostlike From under the blanket of mist Its waves gently rising Gently falling, until….. It stealthily reaches the shore Encroaching; Encompassing; Possessing all within its grasp Until….. At the turn of the tide It leaves as ghostly and As gently as...
