She Tried To Fit In
in Aging Poems
To find room
for her flannel nighties,
a well-worn woollen dressing gown,
her furry slippers
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 recently 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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It's A Dog's Life
My beloved canine friend
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life's not how it used to be
you no longer hear my whistle
and just keep on running free. -
A Lasting Memory
It was not the sight of a night sky
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bejewelled with numerous stars,
nor the whisperings from the waves.
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When I Made My Vow
'For better for worse'
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I did not know
what worse was going to be,
that I would lose -
My Other Half
Together for over fifty years,
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times of laughter and of tears.
I fell in love with all his charms,
could dance forever in his arms.Featured Shared StoryDear Ann, I love the story about you and your husband. I can definitely relate. It is a beautiful poem about two people complementing each other, even though they have different interests. I...
Poems by Ann D. Stevenson
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I've only just found this poem of yours - I like it very much. I must look out for more of your work. Very best wishes, Ann.
You are so right to value the time you have together now - I cannot believe how quickly time has fled. However, I look back and feel blessed for such treasured memories. Very best wishes, Ann.
I really, really enjoyed this poem. Such beautiful descriptions, painting scenes it is easy to picture clearly. More poems like this, please. Very best wishes, Ann.
I'm not sure I agree about the flowers - I love to see beautiful flowers in a church. However, having fairly recently lost my husband and a number of my closest friends, I definitely relate to the way you write about grief. Very best wishes, Ann.
Such a touching story with a perfect ending. As you say, holding out a helping hand to those in need can achieve wonders. Very best wishes, Ann.