by Michaela Turner | Apr 25, 2013 | Poetry
Ups and downs are part and parcel Of the circle of life, I know But nothing can prepare you When you’re dealt a real low blow From out of nowhere there it is A curve ball ‘tween the eyes It comes so fast you don’t have time To even question why The diagnosis, now...
by Michaela Turner | Dec 7, 2011 | Poetry
Hustling, bustling, pushing and shoving Cash tills ringing, bank balances dwindling The Spirit of the season Somehow has lost its meaning! It’s not about the shopping Or the presents ‘neath the tree The Spirit of the season Is about friends and family It’s the love we...
by Michaela Turner | Sep 4, 2011 | Poetry
Born before their time was due Petite, yet perfect nonetheless A premature babe so delicate A gift which Heaven blessed A brand new life in miniature Every feature perfectly formed Like a budding flower just opening It’s full beauty waiting to adorn Many weeks and...
by Michaela Turner | Sep 4, 2011 | Poetry
Loved ones past and present Gathered by her side There to bring her comfort As her time on earth drew nigh Silently they waited For God to call her name So she could finally rest in peace In a world that bears no pain When the Angels came to take her home They swathed...
by Michaela Turner | Mar 25, 2011 | Poetry
God saw that your loved one was dying It was time to bring him home He called for his finest angels So he would not ascend up to Heaven alone The angels took him by the hand And told him not to fear For they were there to comfort him As his time on earth drew near...