The Reunion 
A sea of lovely faces, as I gaze around the room,
The last time - we were blossoms - but by now we are in bloom.
As now we are all gathered, I should really speak the truth,
No longer are we trembling with the changing glint of youth.
No longer are our faces tinged with beauty oh so fair,
And there's just a glint of silver which decorates our hair -
But at last we're all together, after very many years,
To share each others lifetimes, the laughter and the tears.
And I wouldn't change a moment, of the joy I feel today,
Of the friendships I've rekindled, it's far more than I can say,
And I thank you all for coming, and for friendships now renewed,
So with joy inside my peaceful heart..it's time that I conclude..
Forty five years down the line, how the years have fled,
None of us could have forseen, the future that's ahead -
I feel that deep inside me, there's little else to add -
For we've made it, we're survivors - and of that I'm very glad.
Frank. 
My memories of Uncle Frank,
Go back some fifty years,
Remembering his gentle smile,
Can leave no room for tears.
When I was just a little girl,
He'd take me for a ride,
Sat in a little sidecar,
With Edwina by my side.
And how he loved his fishing-
Sometimes on the Pier,
The pleasure that he got from this,
Was always very clear.
Dear Frank will be so sadly missed,
By family and friends,
But our love will travel with him-
For eternal love transcends.
For Joan. You touched my life with gentlenessIn such a little while,With peaceful understanding,And your ever present smile.And as I came to know youAnd your understanding way,You added so much pleasureTo every single day.So many nice occasionsWe would sit and chat for hours,And sometimes I would bring to youA tiny bunch of flowers.And I recall the happy daysSpent in the summer sunThe days I ran a market stallAnd you'd visit me for fun...Together with your AlanWe'd watch the folks stroll by,And talk about so many thingsUnder a summer sky.Far more than just a friend to me,And many others too,You shared with us a dearness JoanWhich was typically you.I never dreamed about this dayOr thought I'd see it come,When I would have to say goodbyeTo my special, second Mum.But as you start your journey Joan,At last now free of pain,We know the loss inside us all,Is heavens own sweet gain.
Mans Best Friend. Our first hello, when she licked my nose,With a face as pretty as any rose,With eyes of deepest velvet brown,And a smile which somehow resembled a frown.Into my heart she wormed her way,And I knew that she was here to stay,And from my side she would not move,Her loyalty she had to prove.She came with me on travels far,By boat , on foot, by bus or car,She soothed my tears when I was sad,And many a joyful time we had.She never judged, was always there,Sat at my feet, or on the chair,My Dino Itsy Bitsy Jaws,But known as Pugly, just because..Some said she had an ugly face..Yet all I saw was perfect grace,And given as a birthday gift,She gave my life a special lift.In time she aged, I felt her pain,Although she didnt once complain,And as I gazed into her eyeI held her as I said goodbye.Mans best friend?..she was much more,That little spirit I adore,To many lives she brought a smile,Now it's her time, to rest awhile.Her way to heaven, paved I'm sure,With all my love, so deep and pure,And tears which fell from saddened eyesTo wash her way to Paradise.In loving memory of Pugly. April 24, 1992-July 25, 2005.( Dino Itsy Bitsy Jaws ).Written for my dear friend Judy as a tributeto her wonderful little dog Pugly who broughtpleasure to so many.
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Sandi. 
Its hard to write this poem, to know just what to say,
To know that you were in my life, just only yesterday..
Your name there on my buddy list, your music in my ears,
Replaced today by lonliness, and ever silent tears.
Your gentle understanding, and helpfullness to me
Is something which cant be replaced, as anyone can see.
I so admired your courage,and ever present smile,
The way you'd always offer help, you'd go that extra mile.
I loved your cheery emails, and music you would send,
Always there to help me, my very dearest friend.
Today you walk with angels, for you there's no more pain,
In heaven now the angels smile, our loss is their sweet gain.
I wont forget you Sandi, though now you are at rest,
To have known you as I knew you, makes me truly blessed.
A Comfort? 
I'm sorry for your sadness, I'm sorry for your grief,
I hope your days are strengthened now by an inner deep belief.
I know each day is difficult, and it's hard to bear the pain,
The only thing that I can say, your loss is heavens gain.
There is no magic gift I have, No cure to ease your sorrow -
But I shall say a prayer for you, that the sun may shine tomorrow.
Danny was his name.
His life was never wasted, into our lives he came,
Even those who knew him not, lit candles in his name.
They prayed his soul would enter, sweet realms of Paradise,
When time would come so gently, for him to close his eyes.
These people didnt know him, yet every one did care,
They took time from their busy lives to offer him a prayer.
So never lets forget him, for that would be a shame,
We learned of him, we hoped for him, and Danny was his name.
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