Tag Archives: dreams

L is for Lucy

Posted on April 15, 2015 by Rosalie Squires

Lucy has embarked on one of those really committed A-Z things. A post everyday about her writing journey. It’s inspiring, revives my dreams but also makes me realise how out of reach of reality those dreams are. Maybe I’ll come … Continue reading →

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Dreams and aspirations

Posted on November 15, 2014 by Rosalie Squires

. Dreams, aspirations, wishful thinking What we might do, who we might be One day But the one day that matters Is today. Lord, help us to be who you would have us be today Prompt us to do what … Continue reading →

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Feet of clay

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Rosalie Squires

Don’t make friends of angels The wise one counselled And I thought he spoke of beings From the spirit world And did not pay him heed. My guardian angel’s Made of flesh and blood As human and as real As … Continue reading →

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Walking on thorns

Posted on December 19, 2013 by Rosalie Squires

Earth’s crammed with heaven, And every common bush afire with God; But only he who sees, takes off his shoes – The rest sit round it and pluck blackberries. Elizabeth Barrett Browning A friend and I were pondering these words … Continue reading →

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I am lonely

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Rosalie Squires

Somewhere inside I am lonely I am lonely and yearning for you How I long for us to be close Yet no distance is there to divide us You are here and right by my side But yet inside I … Continue reading →

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Tyranny of the TODO list

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Rosalie Squires

According to my friend’s regime I know what I SHOULD do But I doubt if I’m going to to Do it Oh yes There is satisfaction In ticking tasks off The list I used to send myself Emails Boldly headed … Continue reading →

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Rejection

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Rosalie Squires

Once upon a time there was a cupboard full of toys. One shelf belonged to the cuddly toys, mostly old, worn and threadbare. There was a monkey with scratchy hands and a moth-eaten waist coat, a velvet elephant with a … Continue reading →

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Silver lining

Posted on September 2, 2013 by Rosalie Squires

A picture of life Painted bold in the sky When we stand in the grey And keep asking, Why? Just raise your eyes Step forward a bit And find, as I have That heaven replies.

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Clouds

Posted on August 9, 2013 by Rosalie Squires

When all in life seems broken fuses blow printer jams shredder dead I went for a walk And looked at the sky The clouds don’t break I wonder why Clouds don’t break down ‘Tho said to burst They do their … Continue reading →

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It’s raining

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Rosalie Squires

I never longed so much to cut the grass When it was fine and dry Rake out the moss Trim the edges Spike the ground And fertilize. All these jobs I yearn to do Today. Trapped and lonely Windows shut … Continue reading →

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