Ann D. Stevenson

Ann D. Stevenson

About Ann D. Stevenson

Ann D. Stevenson only began writing after she retired, when she joined a Writing for Well-Being course. It was during a difficult time, as her husband had been diagnosed with terminal cancer. She found writing very therapeutic, more especially poetry. It was a real boost to her morale when Family Friend Poems began publishing her poems.
Ann was married for well over 50 years, but sadly is now widowed. However, she is lucky enough to have two happily married children and four grandchildren. She now lives in The Cotswolds in the UK. In the past, Ann has worked as a teacher, helped in a children’s home and spent some time as a PA.
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    Poems by Ann D. Stevenson

  • The End Of The Day

    • Published: July 31, 2025

    in Husband Death Poems

    A glass of wine nearby, he sat,
    his spaniel beside him on the grass,
    he flicked away a solitary wasp,
    a buzzard circled overhead.

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    Virginia, I was incredibly touched by your comments. It's so special when someone really appreciates what the death of a husband of nearly 60 years means. Thank you from the bottom of my...

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  • Spring

    • Published: May 5, 2025

    in Spring Poems

    There's a hum from the bees in the air
    which stirs up gentle musings in my mind,
    scented blossom is making me aware
    of certain hidden treasure they may find.

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    Thank you - it's always so rewarding to receive friendly encouraging comments like yours. Very best wishes, Ann.

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  • I Walk Alone

    • Published: February 25, 2025

    in Husband Death Poems

    A shadow walks beside me 
    in the rising rays
    of the sun
    I turn a corner

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    Hi Ann, like you I also lost my soulmate, I still feel her presence today, I do believe they are looking over us, God bless you.

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  • Remembrance

    • Published: November 5, 2024

    in War Poems

    (The book I've been reading rests on my knee,
    you sleep.) (Wendy Cope)

    I am trying to read, I cannot sleep,

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  • The Clocks Have All Stopped

    • Published: October 25, 2024

    in Husband Death Poems

    (He used to wind them
    once a week.)

    A dark oak clock

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    Thank you, James. As you know, all comments are welcome and mean a great deal. All the best, Ann.

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  • Ann D. Stevenson, Gloucestershire, UK
  • 1 week ago

Lovely to read that well known poem yet again. It makes me smile and also want to clap - it's such a great poem. Oh wow, imagine being like that - whilst I hide, Maya she does nothing but rise! Ann

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  • Ann D. Stevenson, Gloucestershire, UK
  • 1 week ago

This poem should be shouted from the rooftops. Oh for worldwide peace. We have enough problems with climate change, we do not need wars. Well done writing it Beryl. Best wishes, Ann.

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  • Ann D. Stevenson, Gloucestershire, UK
  • 1 week ago

Virginia, I was incredibly touched by your comments. It's so special when someone really appreciates what the death of a husband of nearly 60 years means. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Very best wishes, Ann.

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  • Ann D. Stevenson, Gloucestershire, UK
  • 1 week ago

I really relate to this poem and many of your other poems. I should love to know more about you and what started you on the path to becoming a poet. Perhaps you could fill in your bio on Family Friends? I should very much enjoy reading it. Very best wishes, Ann.

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  • Ann D. Stevenson, Gloucestershire, UK
  • 2 weeks ago

What a lovely comment, Abimbola. Your encouragement means a great deal to me. Thank you very much indeed.

Very best wishes, Ann.

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