She hath wings
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Category: Memories
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My son and I had a long-awaited visit to Melbourne’s only Cat Cafe on Saturday. It is situated in Guildford lane, only a few minutes walk from Melbourne Central Station. We travelled to Flinders Street station, catching a 59 (Airport West) tram from Elizabeth Street up to Melbourne Central. We could have taken a train…
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She packed away the baby things, And with that, her hope took flight- Not many knew the grief she had carried – The desperation and the fight. Not only were the final years slipping away, But it seemed that the possibility was none; Her dream of having a little girl Left as quickly as it…
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You called me beautiful; I wondered what you saw – Am I beautiful because you remember what I was, Or do you know what’s deep inside? I have known you for so many years And never once Did you speak harsh words Or make me feel small You’re a giant in my eyes – And…
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Her fourteen year old smile Approved each detail tentatively. She anticipated each ride To that familiar place, Where sweat was a sweet thing – A sign that when the siren pierced the air, He might be there. He used to come more frequently And she wished she had noticed then; It was his absence that…
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I’m listening to love songs Remembering you Sweet love of my youth – Your smile won’t grow old Pillar of strength Gentle as a dove My happy drug For all seasons You’re living your life Apart from mine But once in a while You’re in my dreams I can picture you Standing there As if…
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Sometimes we need a reset. Time away from the ‘everyday’ and having different scenery to fill the senses as well as a break from the daily routine. Our family holiday came at a crucial time- tension was running high, the noise was always too loud and the whining from the children was a little more…
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I miss you- Your happy, wide smile, Your dancing eyes, Wisdom of the years; Words unnecessary. I miss your caring embrace; I was well esteemed; Now -I am invisible. Grief upon grief – You said no ‘goodbye’. I’d send you smiles – Enough for a lifetime If I knew that you would see them. They…
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There’s something so Australian and so 1980s about “The Big…” (fill in the blanks). The Big Pineapple, The Giant Earthworm, The Big Banana – just to name a few. (I happened to look up a few more if you are interested; most are outlined in this article). It is with amusement that I visited “The…
She hath wings 