The End Of The Day
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.
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.
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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Thank you, John. I am struggling on - quite hard as we were together for well over 50 years. However, kind understanding comments like yours do help.
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Spring
in Spring Poems
There's a hum from the bees in the air
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which stirs up gentle musings in my mind,
scented blossom is making me aware
of certain hidden treasure they may find.Featured Shared StoryOh my goodness, Patricia, you have been busy commenting on my poems lately. So kind and thoughtful - much appreciated. Your good friend, Ann.
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I Walk Alone
in Husband Death Poems
A shadow walks beside me
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in the rising rays
of the sun
I turn a cornerFeatured Shared StoryI firmly believe that our passed loved ones are all around us all the time. All we have to do is look around us, at nature, movies, poems, even in our dreams. I am certain that your husband...
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Remembrance
in War Poems
(The book I've been reading rests on my knee,
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you sleep.) (Wendy Cope)
I am trying to read, I cannot sleep, -
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Patricia, You are indeed a friend - a very good friend indeed. Thank you for always being there for me. Love and very best wishes, Ann
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Having just read the very moving poem you wrote about your mother dying I looked for more poems by you and found this lovely one. I shall search to see if I can find more. Do keep writing.
Very best wishes,
Ann
Yes, I too sat by my Mother's bed as she died. It was therefore very moving to read your poem. You paint a very clear picture.
Very best wishes,
Ann
Oh Pat, another lovely poem to brighten up my day. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Love and very best wishes, Ann. Keep writing...
Yep - a good message for us all. I look forward to reading more of your poetry. Best wishes, Ann.
A wonderful truly well known poem. Oh to be able to write poetry like that...