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Category: Lyrical Sunday

Lavender scent on a whisper of air – poetry on a Sunday

Posted on November 20, 2017November 20, 2017 by BritMumInNZ

  Relaxed in a hammock, I smile, watching my seven year old daughter, a florist for a moment, carefully cutting roses from the garden, clutched in her fist. The thorns she is wary of, bees she accepts for without their buzzing, there’d be no roses footsteps are left with care, leaving no debts roses arranged,…

Prose for Thought | First Touch of the Pacific

Posted on August 16, 2013October 14, 2013 by BritMumInNZ

It’s been just over a week since we landed in L.A. We are settling in, doing all the usual necessities of any new expat; setting up bank accounts, getting ourselves some wheels, getting to know the money, the shops, the food and become accustomed to the climate (which, as we already anticipated, is very favourable)….

A challenge to finish…

Posted on April 19, 2013April 19, 2013 by BritMumInNZ

A challenge was set, from my friend Cyndi, aka Latte Junkie, for ‘Lyrical Sunday‘ this week. She gave a beautiful, poignant start to a poem for us to continue with (and she is going to finish it too – so, it will be interesting to see the different angles people take on this). The words…

Lyrical Sunday – Women

Posted on March 18, 2013 by BritMumInNZ

Latte Junkie has set the theme of ‘Women’ for ‘Lyrical Sunday’. I’m a day late – but there’s a good reason – I really liked this theme – but there were just so many diverse possibilities and angles from which to write (and I was concerned that I wouldn’t do justice to women with my…

Two feet at two

Posted on November 25, 2012 by BritMumInNZ

She likes to feel the ground below, learning fast to watch for dangers. She sprints so fast, for one so young, unhindered by straps and leather. Her feet feel the rough and smooth, preparing for life’s journey. She learns to tread gently on some ground, where others she can pound. Thorns and stings can slow…

PRICKLES | Lyrical Sunday

Posted on October 22, 2012October 22, 2012 by BritMumInNZ

I’ve temporarily shifted hemispheres and seasons – from spring to autumn – from New Zealand to England. I’m walking country lanes untrodden by my feet for many years. I’m finding treasures I used to know so well – seasonal markers of the year in England. On Saturday I came across a sweet chestnut and it…

Fishnets – Lyrical Sunday

Posted on October 15, 2012October 19, 2012 by BritMumInNZ

Latte Junkie posted a photograph as the inspiration for this week’s Lyrical Sunday. I found myself sat in ‘Players’ restaurant, at the end of Pier 39, in San Francisco writing the following poem. My two year old was asleep in the buggy next to me, whilst my six and nine year old had a wonderful…

Lyrical Sunday – Daylight

Posted on October 1, 2012October 3, 2012 by BritMumInNZ

The sun dipped down at six thirty on Saturday night, with a sunset to warm me to the core, leaving winter nights behind – and knocking on summer’s door. The clocks took us closer, as we slept, waking to a new time & a season of promise. My mood that’s felt depressed, since May’s darkening…

A Poem of a Special Father’s Day in New Zealand | Lyrical Sunday

Posted on September 3, 2012September 3, 2012 by BritMumInNZ

This Father’s Day, there were hand-written cards – Decorated with stickers, stamps and pictures. Breakfast in bed, made without help from Mumma – Freshly baked heart biscuits & waitress service. Three daughters sat on their Daddy’s bed – Watching him open their carefully wrapped presents; An Avengers film and funny boxers – Candy planes and…

Lyrical Sunday | Play

Posted on August 26, 2012August 26, 2012 by BritMumInNZ

Inside the mind of my two year old… ‘Play with me! Play with me! – And with my magic wand, I’ll turn you into… a tree!’ ‘Help me save the baby lion cub – you can be in my animal rescue club!’ ‘Let’s dance, play tag, catch the ball – climb up there – careful…

Gateway to the Outdoors – [a poem for Lyrical Sunday]

Posted on August 15, 2012 by BritMumInNZ

Our gateway to the outdoors is guarded these days, By children who test us in various ways. We start with encouragement and gentle persuasion – Trying to resist bribery and coercion. We are often surprised by who resists – And struggle to find the solution to enlist. Eventually, after tears and raised voices, We all…

Olympics | A Poem for Lyrical Sunday

Posted on July 28, 2012 by BritMumInNZ

What an incredible opening ceremony of the Olympics in London! We woke to a brilliant day of winter sunshine in New Zealand and watched the opening ceremony on the television with great excitement and awe. The most amazing history lesson of Great Britain unfolded before our eyes (fabulous slide-show of photographs on the IOC website)….

Broken | Lyrical Sunday

Posted on July 22, 2012July 22, 2012 by BritMumInNZ

INVADING, OVERWHELMING, OVERSTIMULATING, OVERTAKING Technology Television Computers Internet iPads and iPods Playstation BREAKING Family Walks Meals Nature Playing Games Music Dancing Sport Talking BROKEN ________________________________________

Lyrical Sunday | SMOKE

Posted on July 2, 2012July 2, 2012 by BritMumInNZ

A smoke etched face I walked in to the beat of the drums – The moon hanging full in the starry night sky. The fire blazed in the circle of drums, Drawing in dancers with a hypnotic cry. I’d come with my drum, to sit in the circle, To add to the pulsing rhythm round…

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