Poems by Iola Zaan

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  • Goodbye Queen Of Hearts

    I was inspired by the public response to Diana's death. I wrote this poem on the eve of her funeral.

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    • Posted on 02/05/18

    in In Memory Poems

    The girl was once a nursery nurse, quite shy, yet full of life,
    Well, destiny had plans for her, to become a prince's wife.
    And so the shy Diana became a blushing bride
    A captivating beauty with a prince right by her side

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  • Plenty To Smile About

    • Published: October 2018

    in Children Poems

    We recall the things our children used to say
    For example from our daughter "I just want my hodalays"
    We smile at the many times they use a phrase
    And lots of other quirky things, on happy days

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  • Nonsense Needs You

    • Published: November 15, 2023

    in Rhyming Poems

    Did you ever not go to a place you don't know
    And were sure you should visit there more
    Did you ever once feel that a place is not real
    And yet know that you've been there before

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  • Lest We Forget

    • Published: November 15, 2023

    in Memorial Day Poems

    On barren land on western field
    Where only sadness war can yield
    On battle sites where none had grown
    In fact the bravest seeds were sewn

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  • Missing Nana

    • Published: October 2018

    in Grandmother Death Poems

    Some might say, "my dearest child",
    "You did not know her long"
    So is it time that measures love?
    And wouldn't that be wrong?

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  • TWO MOTHERS

    Carrying out the wishes of a loved one who loved nature. Believing that they will be at peace and reunited with his earth mother who has passed and with Mother Earth.

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    • Posted on 01/27/19

    in Loss of Father Poems

    I am here as a mother, my husband's here too
    And most of you here, I'm related to you
    I came here today at the front of your thoughts
    As you all gather here for a ritual of sorts

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  • Our Wonderful Dad

    I wrote this poem when my father was dying. It wasn't unusual for me to write them but I wanted to express my gratitude to him as a father. I know he read it and treasured it and it was inside his bed when he passed away. I loved him so much and always will. Poetry helped me at this sad time. I hope your poems help you express your emotions too, especially at sad times such as this

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    • Posted on 12/17/18

    in Loss of Father Poems

    Our Wonderful Dad

    I recall at the age of approximately four
    That I skipped by your side to the grocery store

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  • In Memory Of Dad

    Just wanting to share another poem that I wrote in honour of my very loved father. I think the sentiments may resemble that of others who have lost their father even if not in the exact same way. This is the worst thing that happened to me so far, yet I am fortunate to have had a little time with him before he passed. I can't even imagine how it would be to lose a parent suddenly. I don't think I could have written a thing had I been in that situation.

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    • Posted on 03/19/19

    in Loss of Father Poems

    You read the last poem, but have since passed away
    So the tense has to change, but the sentiments stay
    You were such a good father to all of us three
    The very best father a person could be

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  • Life's Gifts

    Written in memory of those we lose who have suffered and are now at peace. Thinking of death as a passing and release rather than an end. Appreciating that our lives are a gift to us that we can share with others even after we pass.

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    • Posted on 07/13/18

    in Dying Poems

    We asked all the angels to take you from harm,
    So now you sleep soundly, all peaceful and calm
    But oh how we miss you, our loss is their gain
    There's sunshine in heaven but on earth only rain

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  • A Picture Or A Thousand Words?

    Just sharing a love of words and thinking of the power of words. Let's face it, we are all on here because we love words. We appreciate how using the right words can convey our thoughts, beliefs and emotions.

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    • Posted on 09/24/18

    in Creative Poems

    They're quite uncomfortable alone
    It's in a group they feel at home
    It makes us squirm when one slips out
    Or feels the need to make one shout

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