Poetry

Fairy Tales

2008-08-19T12:58:00.000-07:00

I walked down my garden,and guess what I found
This little fairy , laying on the ground
I picked her up and to my surprise
She stretched her arms and opened her eyes

Her little face, it was so sweet
She had just woken up from her sleep
She said " hello" my name is belle
I am a little sad.. can you tell

I got lost you see , and I am in fear
I just don't know how I got here
I live in the forest, where no one knows
With elves and pixies and garden gnomes

I was flying around to sprinkle fairy dust
When all of a sudden there was this huge gust
The wind picked up and it swirled me around
And I ended up here.. laying on the ground

Now I had to think hard and long
To get her home where she belongs
I will do my best to get you home
To the pixies and elves and garden gnome

So off we went, no time to loose
But which forest should I choose
I picked the one that was as near as can be
With Belle in my pocket, so she could see

Oh look over there, said my little friend
A little bit further, its just round the bend
So here we are home, safe at last
The elves and pixies playing in the grass

Belle was so pleased and started to sing
See over there, that's my fairy ring
I gave a smile I was so relieved

I know fairies are real " I do believe"
(c) R. Rolls

My Angel

2008-07-02T12:59:00.001-07:00

Did i see an angel,
while in my bed last night
Her body was all glowing,
she wore a robe of white

She put her arms around me,
and gave me an embrace
I felt her very close to me,
her breath upon my face

She said i am always with you,
difficult times i will help you through
I am your guardian angel,
i am here to give help to you

You must never be afraid,
when you feel me near
I have come to comfort you,
to try and give you cheer

You are very sad at the moment,
dealing with your loss
So i am here to help you,
i was sent here by my boss

He looks down upon you,
from high up above
He sends his thoughts down to
you his warm and tender love

So lay your head back on your pillow,
just like little bo peep
I will gently stroke your brow,
until you fall asleep

(c)R.Rolls

A Quiet Moment

2008-07-02T12:57:00.001-07:00

I am having a quiet moment,alone with my thoughts
and at this moment i am feeling quite distraught
I spoke to you again last night
I prayed so hard with all my might
I prayed for some help with my dad
things are now getting really bad
I dont know which way to turn
the pain in my heart is starting to burn
There must be an answer you can send
before it drives me round the bend
So Lord please just send me a sign
I need to know it will all turn out fine
I have always cared for others you see
but i want a little time for me
I have done my bit..I have done my best
but i am in need of a good long rest
I am a good person from day to day
Please Lord send some help my way
I feel i am being punished ,for something i have done
because caring for my dad is not a lot of fun
Its been five years now,since my dad got ill
there is no help..there is no magic pill
my poor dad is living in a shell
and for him it must be like living in hell
If dad could know..he would not want to be like this
the dad i knew i really do miss
He does not know whats going on,his mind has gone away
So all i can really do is speak to you and pray

(c) R.Rolls

Dad

2008-07-02T12:53:00.000-07:00

I am nearly deaf and going blind
But the worse thing to loose, is my mind

I hear noises but no one else can
But I am still a person, I am still a man

I wander the streets at night, so I am told
I am the grand old age of 92 years old

I get mixed up and confused all the time
I think I am going out of my mind

The worse thing in life is when the memory goes
Where its gone to no one knows

Day or night, its all the same to me
Because I am in my own little world you see.

Rita
I have had my doubts and many fears
And yes I have shed plenty of tears
I have prayed to god to make it right
And hope dad will sleep right through the night
He is a good dad, one of the best
I know one day his mind will be at rest.

(C) R. Rolls

My last Poem i wrote for my dad
My dad passed away on 1.7.2006
Age 95

I was your carer, i did my best
you are in no more pain,you are at rest
you made me laugh,you made me sad
I cared for you because you were my dad
One day when your confusion it got really bad
you introduced Rita and Alf as your mum and dad
I just changed hats every day,
i never knew who i was going to be
you called me your mum or your sister Rose,
but very rarely me
Oh and at times you were a pain in the bum
be happy now dad you are there with mum
dad you are not suffering any more
God came and took you through his door
He left you here for 95 years
I will try and be strong and shed no tears
You were a good dad i shall really miss
God bless night night, my one last kiss

God Bless

Rita

(c) R.Rolls

Guard him dear Jesus

Don,t leave him alone

Care for him in heaven

As we did at home

For Pat

2008-07-02T12:39:00.000-07:00

This is for my friend Pat
who is feeling a bit low
I just wanted to say a few words
just to let you know,
All through your times of trouble
When at times you are in despare,
I will always be here to listen
Your problems you can share,
At times when you are feeling down
there is always an answer to be found,
There are not many things that i can do
But i am always here to listen to you,
A funny joke i will tell, one or two
In the hope i bring some cheer to you,
I try to save you money
advise you what to buy,
I would even stand on my head
if it meant you would not cry,
I will wrap my arms around you
And give you such a hug,
And make you a cuppa...,
In your favourite mug,
Most times we get together
we really have a giggle,
Until i laugh so much
and have to have a piddle,
We painted your bathroom together
We really are a pair,
Then i bent down to talk to you
And got peach paint all in my hair,
If i hear of any bargains
i always let you know ,
Then off to the shop you pop
In wind or rain or snow,
I think i will end here now
I have so much more to say,
So i will wait until i see you
I will be round next Tuesday,Love Rita xx.
(c) R.Rolls

The Grandchild

2008-07-02T10:36:00.002-07:00

I was having a bad day feeling distraught
When out of the blue good news was brought
Hello mum you had better sit down
I have news to tell you are going to be a nan

The months went by very fast
The day of the birth was here at last
When the phone rang,,,it's a boy
I was so excited and full of joy
All my troubles seem very slim
When he is in my arms and I cuddle up to him
I have to pinch my self to know its real
This little child is so ideal
I look at him and feel in awe

And cant wait for the day when I have some more
I pray to god for him to have good health
And hope he prospers and has wealth
This little child,so perfect is he
He means the whole world to me
(c) R.Rolls

Hot Flush

2008-07-02T10:36:00.001-07:00

Another hot flush, I dont know what to do
how on earth can I keep myself cool
there must be an answer someone can send
because its driving me round the bend

I have tried all the natural herbal stuff
but as yet not walked round in the buff
I have been like this for the last three years
and it has almost brought me near to tears

sweat drips in my eyes, I can not see
phew is it hot in here......or is it me
when I go shopping I feel such a fool
where can I go to get myself cool

so i put my head in the freezer,to cool me down
its quite a good remedy,....this i have found
and at night when i go to bed it is worse
these hot sweats they are such a curse

I lay on the bed , covers on the floor
I can feel the heat in every pore
I put the fan on ..switch to full flow
what am i to do.. i just dont know

Oh and God knew what he was doing,,yes he did
when he made the woman from Adams rib
he did not design us women very well
but then God was a man....,you can tell
so i suppose we will just have to plod along
until the day the hot flush has gone

(c) R.Rolls

Getting Old

2008-07-02T10:34:00.000-07:00

Its not much when fun when you get old
Your teeth falls out and you go bald
You can only walk with a walking stick
Oh my painful arthritic hip

My knees are stiff when i get out of the chair
I look in the mirror!! Oh where is my hair
When i was young my days were fun
but now i am old, i long for the sun

The winter months seem to last a long time
I will just have a sip from a glass of wine
I would dab on the perfume, it was the best
but now i am old i rub vick in my chest

It used to be varnish i painted on my toes
but now i got bunions that really shows
I could dance and excersize with so much ease
but now i wet myself, if i so much as sneeze

My bones crunch and crack as i try and walk
I cant get the words out when i want to talk
So getting old is no fun at all
i would much rather skip and play ball

Friends there were a plenty, i was never on my own
but now that i am old, I live in a Home

(c)R.Rolls.

In Hospital

2008-07-02T10:25:00.000-07:00

A nurses job is never done
Its not an awful lot of fun
In they come with their work in mind
and wish they could leave it all behind

The moans and groans...they never stop
They are always kept ..on the hop
Give a bed pan here,,change that drip
I now have a brand new hip

Eve is in the bed opposite me
she has had double replacement knees
Josie in the corner has been feeling a bit sick
She has had double replacement hip

Pat is up and about using her sticks
she walks up and down ,she takes short trips
Val is at the moment feeling a bit glum
she is complaining of having a sore bum

We all went round the wards for a walk one night
The sister said it gave her a fright
We struggled along with our new knees and hip
The sister said we look like the witches of Eastwick

We got to know one another really quite well
We all had a joke or a story to tell
People complain about the NHS
you cant fault the nurses because they are the best

(c)R.Rolls

Four Little Girls

2008-07-01T12:03:00.001-07:00

Four little girls ,they went out to play
It was a bright warm summers day
There was Pattie Joannie Holly and Rita
four little girls that could not be sweeter

Skipping and running and larking about
when all of a sudden they heard Holly shout
she screamed and screamed ,we held our ears
Poor Holly was crying ,she was full of tears

I was climbing high up in that tree
and all of a sudden i got stung by a bee
Joannie said! stop your sniveling for goodness sake
Holly what a lot of fuss you do make

Pattie said shh she is in real pain
Rita said yeah but she is always the same
when ever we come out here to play
she always manages to spoil our day

Holly was feeling glum and sad
she was begining to feel really bad
i dont know why you are moaning at me
It was not my fault i got stung by a bee

they started to make there way back home
Holly lagged behind,moan moan moan
when out of the blue a fairy came by
she said Holly is that you i heard cry

she said i am fairy healer of the land
and waved her wand over Holly,s hand
Pattie Joannie and Rita had a look
the fairy took them all to fairies Nook

Holly she smiled once again.
thrilled to bits with her new friend
All the fairies made a fuss of them
welcomed them into their fairy Den

They all played together, full of glee
all because Holly got stung by a bee

(c) R.Rolls

My Blog Award

2008-07-01T03:45:00.000-07:00

Thank you Pattie For my Blog award

The Lonely Elf

2008-06-16T10:33:00.000-07:00

There..There..There..the poor little Elf
Sitting all alone, left on the shelf

toys were all a plenty, but not any more
As i gaze round the room,and see the empty floor

with computers and play stations taking my place
So i sit here and look on, with a glum face

A remote control car i see going by
I am so sad now....oh i want to cry

The children no longer play with me
I am not exciting enough you see

I used to be in the play room, with all the other toys
and i was hugged daily by all the girls and boys

I miss my daily hug , i no longer have a cuddle
I dont know what happened , for me to be in this muddle

I know the times are changing,i have been put to one side
and hope you dont mind listening while i confide

Oh we were all so happy in our daily play
but very sad it is to say that its all gone away

so i suppose i will carry on sitting here all by myself
but why did it have to be me...left sitting on the shelf

but wait...Rita has come in , looking all around
and a smile came on her face, with the little Elf she found

oh this is wonderful, i wont be left alone
she put me in her pocket, and is going to take me home

The Elf

(c) R.Rolls

Fairies At The Well

2008-06-16T10:32:00.002-07:00

Oh little fairies,what pleasure you give to me
you live in my garden where I can often see

I know you often catch me watching you at play
in part of my garden,but not the land of Fae

you have a secret place,where you fairies dwell
Its at the end of the garden ,by my wishing well

you gather up the petals,left laying on the ground
and make all your clothes from what you have found

You always seem so happy,when you dance and sing
And when I look closer,I can see your fairy ring

People often laugh at me,I am sure they think I am mad
But if you dont believe in fairies,....well its just so sad

To have a little fantasy,It gets you through the day
To believe in fairies,that live in the land of Fae

(c) R.Rolls

Tiny Fairy

2008-06-16T10:32:00.001-07:00

My name is Belle I come from fairyland
I am a tiny fairy and I can sit inside your hand

I fly around the branches flitting from tree to tree
and sometimes I get chased by the birds and bees

some people can not see me, because I am so small
but when I look at humans.... Oh my they are so tall

I live with all my Fairy friends, we play all the time
I gather up the flowers to make rose petal wine

we really are all happy, we dance a lot and sing
and hold hands in a circle to make our fairy ring

our clothes are made from flowers, we collect every day
there is plenty of things to do , in our land of fae

well I really must get going,I have to do my chores
back in Fairyland, I have to sweep the floors

(c) R.Rolls

The Old Oak Tree

2008-06-16T10:31:00.002-07:00

I was reading a book by the old oak tree
no noise around , just a buzzing bee
but every now and again i thought i could hear
little giggles and laughter, in my ear

I put my book down and looked all around
It all went quiet,, there was no sound
I thought i saw something fluttering in the tree
I think that someone is playing tricks on me

I stared at the tree for quite a long while
then i saw them, it really made me smile
Tiny fairies fluttering around the tree
It was so very clear that i could see

now i have heard of folk, different things they say
They have spoken about the secret land of FAE
the fairies sparkled as the sun it hit their wings
and i could hear clearly as the fairy sings

this for me was a very special day
sitting by the tree in the land of FAE
Now i have seen the fairies, its really made my day
I will come back tomorrow to this land of Fae
(c) R.Rolls

Fairy Dance

2008-06-16T10:31:00.001-07:00

The fairies are getting ready for their ball
but nothing in my closset to wear at all
I have nothing to wear..at a glance
I need a new frock for the fairy dance

The fairies get together for this special day
the dance is always in the middle of May
every one is so busy , at this special time
Lillianna is busy making the fairy wine

So off to the forest i must pop
and visit the special fairy shop
Belle collects the petals for the dress
takes them home to sew and press

Sue makes a lot of rustling sound
as she gathers the leaves from the ground
A great time is had by all
at our special fairy Ball

Music and dancing the Fairies all sing
and dance around their Fairy ring
It is really their special day
The fairy dance at the land of Fae

(c) R.Rolls

Fairies At The Stream

2008-06-16T10:30:00.000-07:00

The Fairies dangle their feet in the stream
They keep themselves nice and clean
They are having a bit of a lazy day
The water is warm in the month of May
Come on in and join us they shouted to me
We can see you, sitting there behind that tree
we know you visit us every day
you found our secret land of FAE
So slowly i walked over to the stream
I was in awe.... its like a dream
I will stay here and watch you for a while
you make me happy,you make me smile
and I am glad that i did find the way,
to your secret world, in the land of FAE

(c) R.Rolls

Fairy Dream

2008-06-16T10:26:00.001-07:00

I had a dream last night, and i could clearly see
This beautiful little fairy came to visit me
She had golden locks upon her head
i could see her sitting on my bed

she was singing happily,the tune i could not say
it was obviously a fairy song from the land of fae
she had rosy cheeks, what a pretty face
she was dressed in pink satin and white lace

I lay here and look at her, i really am in awe
I look around the room,in hope i see some more
should i try and touch her, she might go away
and vanish into thin air ,to the land of fae
oh i do love fairies,magical and mystery they seem
was the fairy real, or was it just a dream

(c) R.Rolls

Are Fairies Real

2008-06-15T12:54:00.001-07:00

Tiny fairies, they are so sweet
dancing around with dainty feet
With wings of silver, and sometimes gold
these fairies are so brave and bold

When they see people so large and wide
They take cover and have to hide
Magical and mystery fairies seem
Are they real or just a dream

They all live together..happy as can be
They rarely let people see
Not many people believe , i must say,
When they hear about the land of Fae

The land of Fae is a secret place
Full of wonderment, beauty and grace
The fairies fly from tree to tree
you stand in awe as you look and see

They sprinkle their magic all around
You must be quiet, and make no sound
There is Belle..Trixie..Petal and Lou
Some of the fairies , to name but a few

They all seem so busy in the land of Fae
Plenty to do as they work and play
They really are so special , you see
because they are real !! do you believe!!
c) R.Rolls

Fairies In My Garden

2008-05-23T05:30:00.000-07:00

There are fairies in my garden,i see them every day
they awake from their sleep,and then they start to play
the giggles and the laughter,you can clearly hear
as i walk towards them...but dont get to near

and if you listen carefully,you can hear them sing,
they gather round a circle,to make their fairy ring
these magical little creatures,they really are a dream
there is one in a puddle,making herself nice and clean

as a child i often wondered how would i feel
if i ever did see a fairy,in the flesh for real
their little wings they flutter,oh they look so sweet
this is a magical moment it really is a treat

I am in awe as i see them,at their daily play
I will sit here and watch them until they go away
so next time you are in your garden,be careful where you tread
you might come across a fairy,laying in her bed
(c) R. Rolls

Fairy Dust

2008-05-23T05:29:00.001-07:00

Hey there little fairy, are you having fun
oh what a sad face , why are you so glum
I picked her up and put her on my hand
she said she comes from fairyland

and i could see she had a tear in her eye
and she said this is the reason why
we have run out of fairy dust
we have to use it ,its a must

the magic plants i must seek
to get them back by the end of the week
I said, do you know the plant you need
she said oh yes i do, it is a weed,

look she said pointing to weeds in my grass
I have found the magic plant at last
But i am only tiny, much smaller than a gnome
and i am in a dilemma of how to get it home

I will help you i said, on this sunny day
all you have to do is to show me the way
I finally got to the forest, and had to stop for a rest
The fairy was so happy, she said ..you are the best

I was getting very excited, she was showing me the way
until she said you can stop now, we are in the land of fae
I placed her gently on the ground
and she made a sort of calling sound

I blinked my eyes and i could see
The tiny fairies gathered round me
they started to dance ,all in a ring
and then they all began to sing

Oh this is such a happy day
we are back in business in the land of fae
to do our good work without any fuss
now we can use the fairy dust

(c)R.Rolls

Walk In The Forest

2008-05-23T05:05:00.000-07:00

Lets go for a walk in the forest
and you can expect a lovely surprise
the deeper you go in the forest
you will hardly believe your eyes

the crackle of a twig on a bright sunny day
you have entered the secret world of fae
listen carefully to the sounds you hear
singing and giggles as you get near

sit yourself down and make yourself cosy!!
see that fairy, she is making a posy!!
another fairy near, sitting on a stone
is it a stone, or could it be a throne

look yonder, and hear the fairies sing
they are so happy in their daily play
at this wonderful secret land of fae

i must have made a little sound
the fairies looked up and gathered around
i said hello, please dont be afraid
i am just looking at the lovely things you have made

i took a look closer and i could tell
it was my little friend, whos name was Belle
Belle whispered to the fairy sitting on the throne
when i was lost ...she brought me home
they all cheered and started to dance around
what a wonderful magical place i have found

they welcomed me in to their fairy fold
and this is the secret that i was told

not every one who walks our way
can see us at our daily play
i must be special, they all said to me
its because i believe in fairies...i am able to see

(c)R.Rolls

Fairy Queen

2008-05-23T04:59:00.000-07:00

It was a very cold and windy day
here in the forest,in the land of FAE
The leaves were swirling all around
The wind nearly lifted me off the ground
All the fairies were getting really afraid
Its all blown away, the things they made
We all huddled together,wondering what we should do
The fairy queen flew in and said i have come to visit you

We were all so delighted to see her here today
and hope she can magic this bad weather away
The fairy queen looked all around,the damage she could see
So Belle put the kettle on , to make a cup of tea
The fairy queen flew off high up in the air
to sprinkle round the magic dust here and everywhere
It all went quiet,the wind stopped,its all gone away
So now we have to tidy up ,in our land of FAE

We all set about our chores,each and every one
Its not so bad now,its its quite a lot of fun
The fairy queen said i must leave you now,i have other places to go
All you fairies were lucky,some places have got snow
We all sarted to dance and we gave a little cheer
The fairy queen said byeeeeeeeee, i will see you all next year

(c)R.Rolls

The Naughty Fairy

2008-05-23T04:18:00.001-07:00

There once lived a fairy, Daisy was her name
and all she ever wanted was money jewels and fame

what a lazy fairy she was.. she never did anything
the other fairies despaired with her when dancing in their ring

They all had their chores to do each and every day
but all Daisy ever did was get up go out and play

off she would go on her own skipping along the way
going further in the forest away from the land of Fae

she really was naughty ,and never did what she was told
but deep down the fairies knew she had a heart of gold

she thought she was being clever..one pariticular day
she skipped along so far,and completely lost her way

Now Daisy was so frightened and she began to cry
I shouldnt have gone so far,and now i am lost ! oh my !

Daisy was unhappy.. when this little girl came by
she stopped as she got near she could hear someone cry

she found the little fairy and held her so she could see
she really was excited because she always did believe

hey little one dont cry.. why are you so sad
I am a naughty fairy and i have been really bad

I have walked to far, and now i am lost
the other fairies are going to be really cross

The little girl said ,come on lets go this way
and tell me when you see the land of Fae

as they got nearer to the big old oak tree
Daisy got excited because she could see

the magic being sprinkled as she looked all around
so the little girl gently placed her on the ground

Daisy gave a little wave as she went along her way
the panic was now over she was in the land of Fae

The fairies were so busy when they see Daisy getting near
she is back they all shouted ,then they gave a cheer

I wont go off again she said,i promise you this day
i will stay and do my chores with you in our land of Fae
(c) R.Rolls

Artwork, by Josephine
Wall
Copyright

Fairy Tales

2008-05-22T13:13:00.000-07:00

I walked down my garden,and guess what I found
This little fairy , laying on the ground
I picked her up and to my surprise
She stretched her arms and opened her eyes

Her little face, it was so sweet
She had just woken up from her sleep
She said " hello" my name is belle
I am a little sad.. can you tell

I got lost you see , and I am in fear
I just don't know how I got here
I live in the forest, where no one knows
With elves and pixies and garden gnomes

I was flying around to sprinkle fairy dust
When all of a sudden there was this huge gust
The wind picked up and it swirled me around
And I ended up here.. laying on the ground

Now I had to think hard and long
To get her home where she belongs
I will do my best to get you home
To the pixies and elves and garden gnome

So off we went, no time to loose
But which forest should I choose
I picked the one that was as near as can be
With Belle in my pocket, so she could see

Oh look over there, said my little friend
A little bit further, its just round the bend
So here we are home, safe at last
The elves and pixies playing in the grass

Belle was so pleased and started to sing
See over there, that's my fairy ring
I gave a smile I was so relieved
I know fairies are real " I do believe"
(c) R. Rolls