You are my husband
I am your wife
We are bound together
Committed for life.
We were one
Now we’re two
An unbeatable bond
Just me and you.
We are complete
We are whole
You complete me
We are one soul.
Author Archives: hayley
For Gill
When you walked into a room,
One’s heart did skip a beat.
Because what you said next,
Could sometimes have me falling off my seat.
Your smile lit up a room.
Your whisper was like a stereo on loud.
But no matter what life’s troubles,
You always had a smile for the crowd.
You worked from dawn till dusk,
To get your job done well.
Because your team was counting on you,
And never heard you yell.
You were the person we could depend on,
To be a friend, a colleague, a pal.
You were trustworthy through and through,
A one off friendly gal.
While you were a hurricane in life,
And your tidiness… not the best.
You always pulled a rabbit out of the hat,
When life put you to the test.
You will be forever missed Gilly jelly bean,
By your team, your family and your friends.
You were taken far to soon.
But your memory and laughter never ends.
N.B – Written for a work colleague who passed away unexpectedly.
For Dave
You swept me off my feet
With your good looks charm and grace.
You looked across the room
And your smile made my heart race.
We danced into the night
Like kids newly in love.
We had something very special
You were my gift from high above.
You were my knight in shining armour
You were the love I needed most.
You were so gentle and so kind
But our love I did not want to boast.
You have always made me feel special.
And said what I needed to hear.
You have been my guardian angel
My true love, a friend I hold so dear.
I don’t want to say goodbye
But I know the time has come.
For you to leave this earth
And go and take care of my mum.
You have been my everything
My world, my soul, my friend.
And I will always love you
I will be here until the end.
You have given me reason to smile
And sometimes course to cry.
But now I know my handsome angel
I must give you permission to fly.
N.B – Written for my Uncle who passed away from cancer.
Jayde
You give me grey hair.
Your life is full of flair.
You drive me round the bend.
Then a beautiful message you will send.
You keep me on my toes.
You are there for me during life’s woes.
You are my lil sis.
And for your b’day I send you a wish and a kiss xo
For men and women of the force
I put on my uniform
Not to be brave
I don’t head out everyday
Hoping a life I will save.
I put on my badge
I pick up my gun
I say goodbye to my pride
And I step into the sun.
My days are spent not knowing
What will come my way
What I will encounter
What I will have to say.
My family and friends
Aren’t inside my head
They just pray everyday
That I won’t end up dead.
It’s not fair not knowing
What your day will hold
Will you encounter a murderer
Or just someone who is old?
Will I need to tell someone
That they aren’t going to die
Will I have to hide away
So no one sees me cry.
My job is to protect you
From the good and the bad
Please don’t make my job hard
Please don’t make my family sad.
We work in emergency services
And we love what we do
We serve and we protect
Everyday people like you.
So honour those who have fallen
Don’t let their memories fade away
Walk a day in our shoes
And when we lose one of our own stand with me and pray.
N.B – Written after the death of a police officer.
Trust your judgement
When I look into your eyes
I don’t see what others see,
I see someone lost and angry
In desperate need to be free.
I don’t see happiness and laughter
I see heartache and pain.
But as your older sister
I want you to feel whole again.
Tell me about your pain
Don’t keep me in the dark.
Tell what’s on your mind
Help me find your inner spark.
It wasn’t easy growing up
But there’s nothing we can do,
About what happened in the past
But at least now I can be there for you.
Because no matter what the torment
Or how great the pain,
Let me take upon my shoulder
Your tears as they rain.
Let me help you through your journey
Help me to understand.
I will be right by your side
I am here to hold your hand.
I want to get to know you.
Not who you think you are.
I want to get to know YOU
The person behind the scar.
Don’t let the people in our lives
Become speed bumps in your road.
Just keep driving lil sis
Unburden your heavy load.
Don’t let the past shape your life
Your future is yours to take.
Don’t listen to those who say they love you.
When you know their words are fake.
Trust your judgement and your heart
Listen to what they have to say.
And know that you are growing stronger
Every single day.
You are courageous and so strong
Don’t give up your fighting spirit.
Hold your head up proud
And know this world is better because you’re in it.
I love you. Xo
To mothers who are no longer here
To mothers who are no longer here
Your love and warmth is always near.
From your loving looks to your knowing glare
You were always there when I needed someone to care.
Today and always I long for your kiss
And your warm hugs I will always miss.
But know my angel mum that your spirit lives on In your children,
your grandchildren, your legacy is never gone.
My love for you is always strong
So happy Mother’s Day angel mum
For in gods arms you now belong.
Married for life
Today we become husband and wife.
A partnership entered into for life.
And while in our case this will also be true.
I know my love that our days together are few.
And even though you will not be with me.
I will know my love that your soul is free.
I will get up each day with the rising of the sun.
And I will know that there is a job to be done.
I will keep you alive in everything I do.
With each passing day I promise to learn something new.
I will wear this ring with pride and love.
And I will I know in my heart that you are watching me from above.
So no matter how much time we may have left.
Today is our day and I will not be bereft.
For I am marrying the man I will love for life.
So please know my love we will always be husband and wife.
N.B – Written for a couple who were married in hospital when her soon to be husband found out he was dying.
The Artist
Blank is the canvas
You don’t see what I see
I see colour and lines
To be painted by me.
I see animals and nature
But not outside
My paintbrush does the work
That Mother Nature tries to hide.
I am an artist
And I create works of art
I see natural beauty
I paint from the heart.
My paint strokes are my words
They are talking to you
While the colours I use
Show a birds beauty, some yellow, some blue.
While nature is quiet
My art is its voice
For my blank canvas gives nature
A reason to rejoice.
In the giving and sharing
Of a bird or a frog
I can share my gift with you
It maybe an emu, or an owl on a log.
I will take this blank canvas
And give it a face
I’ll let my mind create beauty
Watch nature and art interlace.
N.B – Written for my niece who is a wonderful young artist who loves to paint animals.
For Grace
You are the twinkle in my eye.
Your smile lights up the sky.
You are our precious baby girl.
Your first year has been a whirl.
N.B. – Written for my youngest daughter on her first birthday.