Take a walk around Colwick Park
So much to take in, so much to see
A sparkling jewel within Nottinghamshire
It doesn’t cost anything, it’s all-free
Round a bouts and swings for the children
Long walks for all to take part
Taking in all of the beautiful scenery
It’s just knowing where to start
The lakes in all their splendour
With greenery and all kinds of trees
Wild life swimming across the waters
With dragonflies, butterflies and bees
The River Trent runs by the park
Adding beauty as it flows by
Fishermen fishing in the lakes
With ducks, geese and swans flying high
It’s a place where you can find peace
A place to sit with your memories past
Of relationships to reflect upon
On how long they’d last
Colwick Park has many things to give
And you can add to it’s magic too
For a short while lose yourself
In the panoramic scenery you view
A Mother’s Loss
I held someone very precious
A miracle that was gentle and mild
The most wonderful gift from God
Was my first-born beautiful child
This child had a heavenly smile
So tiny, so delicate in every way
But alas my dreams were shattered
As my child passed away
I was devastated at my loss
By now my heart was breaking
Everything stopped in my life
Every bone in my body was aching
I blamed myself for the passing
My health reached low ebb
I just could not understand
Why my beautiful child was dead
It was then as I lay sleeping
An angelic angel came to me
Cradled within her arms was my baby
She had brought for me to see
I felt all the grief and pain was lifted
These words to me she said
My child please don’t blame yourself
As your can see your child is alive not dead
Your baby in heaven will be taken care of
And God will ease your pain
Your child will be waiting
To be re-united with you again
Poppy And The Snail
Poppy the fairy was flying in the forest
When she came across Simon the snail
He wasn’t looking too good
In fact he was looking quite pale
Whatever is the matter enquired Poppy
I don’t know was Simons reply
I have not been able to slither
For my trail has been to dry
Poppy gently picks him up in her arms
Flew down to the doctor pretty quick
For she was very concerned about Simon
For she knew that Simon was very sick
She took him to see doctor dandelion
The doctor would know what to do,
He examined poor Simon thoroughly
He diagnosed Simon of having snail flu
The doctor told Poppy to take him home
Put Simon straight into his bed
Make sure he has plenty of fluid
Place a cold compress around his head
Poppy made sure Simon was comfortable
As she tucked Simon into his shell
After a few days of nursing
Simon recovered very healthy and well.
Malcolm Bradshaw
