To Kathy and Nick on their special day.

I think with pride of the things you’ve done, And those you plan to do. The times we shared together, Kathy- Thanks for being you, And from those precious times One memory to share with all. A Cotswold dawn in Wychwood, Awakening birds start to sing Dawn chorus...

Safe

John,hero,sar’nt major, In Afghanistan, Soldier,son and husband, Anna’s man. Leader of his units, Protector of his men, Whose sudden grins and twinkling eyes Ease tensions and keep spirits high. Come back safe from wounds and scars, Safe from...

Epiphany

Waitin’s frustratin, teeth are achin from gratin but its gotten me thinkin about the alcohol I’ve been drinkin And what its doing to my health Found this book on a shelf That said I’m gonna die before I’m 45 that’s got to be a lie, cause I’ve got to be alive So now...

Corban Jack Savage age 2 1/2 weeks

He sleeps, he wiggles, I smile! He curls, he stretches, I smile! He wakes, he yawns, I smile! He pulls a face, he poos, I smile! He gets his nappy changed, he pees on me I still smile! He screams, he howls, I smile! He clenches his fist in my chest hair I try to...