Category: Poetry
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FAT
I feel I have always been fat! Although I know this isn’t so, life used to be running and playing, with no cares or woes. Food was to keep our stomachs full, not to nourish our bodies or souls. Always tasty, mum did her best but poverty dictates how well you grow. My body craves…
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Conversation with Grief
Stefanie Lillie©️2022 Was I snappy with you? Did my impatience shine through? No. You were just you. Then why aren’t you here? I didn’t want to go. But you did. I know. I am sad and alone, because of you. I know. I’m sorry But why didn’t you try harder? It wasn’t my choice. It…
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Mind
Where have you gone? Why have you abandoned me? Betrayed me? We had a deal. Didn’t we? Have to keep up appearances, We have to be seen to be in control. It was easy to convince people, When I knew where the money was When I could dress myself And remember to eat. No one…
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Peace
We have all been shocked by the war in Ukraine. I wrote this poem to express my fears and feelings. I hope you like it.
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A New Ring
I wrote this poem after I lost a stone from my engagement ring and the jeweller couldn’t repair it as it was so worn. My husband bought me a new engagement ring to replace it. It is the same 3 ring configuration but a much sturdier setting.
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Mini Saga Stories
Mini Saga Stories The challenge of these type of stories is to write exactly 50 words no more or less. The following are 2 I wrote as part of a writing group. We were given titles and had to create the story from that. King for the day was inspired by a memory of my…
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2020
2020 I turned 60 this yearWhat does that mean?Horrible toenails,Needing a chisel to shape,Flaky skin,Saggy tum,Laughter lines crisscrossing my face!
Stefanie J Lillie Author 